How far is Spokane Valley, WA from West Valley, WA?

The driving distance from Spokane Valley, WA to West Valley, WA is about 217.7 miles (350.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 174.9 miles (281.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 04m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
217.73 mi
04h 02m
Flight
174.93 mi
281.53 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
174.93 mi
Kilometers
281.53 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
217.73 mi
Kilometers
350.4 km
Drive Time
04h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Valley
Thu, Oct 15, 8:33 PM PDT
Return by in Spokane Valley
Fri, Oct 16, 12:35 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spokane Valley
2026-10-15T16:30
Arrive West Valley
Thu, Oct 15, 8:33 PM PDT
Route Timing
04h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:56 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spokane Valley
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Moses Lake
WA

City in Washington

From Spokane Valley
108.6 mi
02h 01m
To West Valley
109.1 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph NE
Destination
68°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM PDT
Wind
3 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Spokane Valley and West Valley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spokane Valley and West Valley.

  1. 1

    Start on North Pines Road

    820 ft · 27 sec · North Pines Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Montgomery Avenue

    47 m · 6 sec · East Montgomery Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left

    1753 ft · 43 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Spokane Valley Freeway

    11.3 mi · 14 min · Spokane Valley Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    110.3 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    30.2 mi · 33 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 west, North 1st Street

    96 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 12 west, North 1st Street

    1748 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Ackley Road

    107 m · 15 sec · Ackley Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Powerhouse Road

    836 ft · 20 sec · West Powerhouse Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Cowiche Canyon Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Cowiche Canyon Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Prospect Way

    2549 ft · 51 sec · Prospect Way

  16. 16

    Continue on North 66th Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · North 66th Avenue

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Summitview Avenue

    2043 ft · 59 sec · Summitview Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North 72nd Avenue

    2610 ft · 1 min · North 72nd Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Tieton Drive

    66 m · 11 sec · Tieton Drive

  20. 20

    Turn left

    96 m · 23 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spokane Valley and West Valley.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Spokane Valley Freeway
178 mi · 82%
I 82 East
31.6 mi · 15%
US 12 west
3.73 mi · 2%
North 66th Avenue
1 mi
Cowiche Canyon Road
0.96 mi
North 72nd Avenue
0.49 mi
Longest Stretch

Spokane Valley Freeway

Keep slight left

110 mi · 01h 58m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.8 mi
174.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moses Lake
02h 01m from Spokane Valley
Leave By
8:56 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Spokane Valley and Sunny near West Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spokane Valley to West Valley?

The road trip is about 217.7 miles (350.4 km) and usually takes 04h 02m 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?

Moses Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.6 miles from Spokane Valley and 109.1 miles from West Valley.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 174.9 miles (281.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.8 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 8:56 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.74 one way or $83.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spokane Valley and Sunny near West Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Moses Lake

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Moses Lake, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Moses Lake.

BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

4 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road
RAIL

Ephrata

29 mi away
24 Alder St NW
BUS

Ephrata, WA

29 mi away
1352 Basin Street SW
BUS

Quincy, Washington

45 mi away
102 B St NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spokane Valley and West Valley. Straight-line distance: 174.93 mi (281.53 km).

Spokane Valley

#1 Spokane Valley

The most populous city in Spokane County, Washington.

Population102,893
Coordinates47.6732300, -117.2393700
Altitude615
CountryUnited States
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#2 West Valley

Situated in Yakima County at an elevation of 1194 feet, this area lies immediately west of the city of Yakima along the eastern foothills of the Cascade Range.

Population0
Coordinates46.5920700, -120.6050700
Altitude364
CountryUnited States
Start: Spokane Valley (-117.23937, 47.67323)
End: West Valley (-120.60507, 46.59207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 350 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.68 gal
29.08 L · about $41.74
Round trip
$83.48
15.36 gal · 58.16 L
Estimated CO2
68.3 kg one way
Round trip: 136.5 kg / 301 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.44 $41.74 $83.48
Mid-grade $5.72 $43.92 $87.84
Premium $5.98 $45.90 $91.81
Diesel $7.29 $56.00 $112.01

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Washington · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Spokane Valley and West Valley. The current time is 16:30:43.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.