How far is Spokane Valley, WA from White Center, WA?
The driving distance from Spokane Valley, WA to White Center, WA is about 293.8 miles (472.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 238.5 miles (383.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 58m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 29m.
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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 White Center.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spokane Valley and White Center.
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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
218.7 mi · 4 hr
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Take the exit slight left toward I 5 South: Portland, Tacoma
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Corson Avenue, Michigan Street
1.2 km · 2 min
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Turn straight onto Corson Avenue South
154 m · 17 sec · Corson Avenue South
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Turn straight
72 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto South Michigan Street
2474 ft · 1 min · South Michigan Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward WA 99 South, WA 509 South: 1st Avenue South Bridge
1738 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto 1st Avenue South Bridge
2037 ft · 39 sec · 1st Avenue South Bridge
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Continue on Burien
2467 ft · 43 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Myers Way, White Center
2210 ft · 47 sec
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Turn straight onto 1st Avenue South
746 ft · 18 sec · 1st Avenue South
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Turn right onto Olson Place Southwest
152 m · 19 sec · Olson Place Southwest
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Continue on Olson Place Southwest
1845 ft · 1 min · Olson Place Southwest
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Continue on Southwest Roxbury Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Southwest Roxbury Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Roxbury Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spokane Valley and White Center.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Spokane Valley Freeway
Keep slight left
219 mi · 04h 00m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Spokane Valley and Mostly Sunny near White Center.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spokane Valley to White Center?
The road trip is about 293.8 miles (472.9 km) and usually takes 05h 29m 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 146.6 miles from Spokane Valley and 147.2 miles from White Center.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 238.5 miles (383.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.3 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 6:02 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $54.27 one way or $108.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Spokane Valley and Mostly Sunny near White Center.
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 White Center. Straight-line distance: 238.55 mi (383.91 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 White Center
Census designated place
| Population | 13,495 |
| Coordinates | 47.5173200, -122.3548500 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| Country | United States |
End: White Center (-122.35485, 47.51732)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 473 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 39m |
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 | $54.27 | $108.53 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $57.73 | $115.46 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $59.85 | $119.69 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $56.69 | $113.39 |
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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