How far is Spokane Valley, WA from Waller, WA?
The driving distance from Spokane Valley, WA to Waller, WA is about 303.5 miles (488.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 241.9 miles (389.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 44m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spokane Valley and Waller.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spokane Valley and Waller.
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Start on North Pines Road
820 ft · 27 sec · North Pines Road
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Turn left onto East Montgomery Avenue
47 m · 6 sec · East Montgomery Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left
1753 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Spokane Valley Freeway
11.3 mi · 14 min · Spokane Valley Freeway
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Keep slight left
56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight left
195.4 mi · 3 hr 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 West: Auburn
1248 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, Tacoma
137 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight right onto Snoqualmie Parkway
1780 ft · 25 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway
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Continue on State Route 18
26.7 mi · 34 min · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Seattle, Tacoma
2980 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South, WA 161: Enchanted Parkway South, Tacoma
3094 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Tacoma
1297 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
6.1 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 167 North: Puyallup, Portland Avenue
1366 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on East 27th Street
770 ft · 20 sec · East 27th Street
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Turn left onto East Portland Avenue
111 m · 13 sec · East Portland Avenue
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Turn left onto East 28th Street
847 ft · 16 sec · East 28th Street
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Turn straight onto Bay Street
2715 ft · 55 sec · Bay Street
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Turn straight
87 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Pioneer Way
2.1 mi · 4 min · Pioneer Way
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Turn right onto 44th Avenue East
1.4 mi · 3 min · 44th Avenue East
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Turn left onto 64th Street East
101 m · 13 sec · 64th Street East
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Turn left onto 45th Avenue East
525 ft · 18 sec · 45th Avenue East
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Turn straight
16 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spokane Valley and Waller.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Spokane Valley Freeway
Keep slight left
195 mi · 03h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Rain leaving Spokane Valley and Light Rain Likely near Waller.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spokane Valley to Waller?
The road trip is about 303.5 miles (488.4 km) and usually takes 05h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
George is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.4 miles from Spokane Valley and 152 miles from Waller.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 241.9 miles (389.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:30 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $56.05 one way or $112.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Spokane Valley and Light Rain Likely near Waller.
Stop Ideas Near George
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to George.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spokane Valley and Waller. Straight-line distance: 241.91 mi (389.32 km).
#1 Spokane Valley
The most populous city in Spokane County, Washington.
| Population | 102,893 |
| Coordinates | 47.6732300, -117.2393700 |
| Altitude | 615 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waller
CDP in Pierce County, Washington
| Population | 7,922 |
| Coordinates | 47.2006600, -122.3692900 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waller (-122.36929, 47.20066)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 488 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 47m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.23 | $56.05 | $112.09 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $59.62 | $119.25 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $61.81 | $123.61 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $58.55 | $117.10 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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