How far is Spokane Valley, WA from White Salmon, WA?

The driving distance from Spokane Valley, WA to White Salmon, WA is about 287.1 miles (462.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 242 miles (389.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 05m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
287.13 mi
05h 32m
Flight
241.96 mi
389.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
241.96 mi
Kilometers
389.4 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
287.13 mi
Kilometers
462.09 km
Drive Time
05h 32m

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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 05h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in White Salmon
Thu, Apr 23, 7:28 AM PDT
Return by in Spokane Valley
Thu, Apr 23, 1:01 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spokane Valley
2026-04-23T01:55
Arrive White Salmon
Thu, Apr 23, 7:28 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:33 AM to 1:33 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
5:54 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
Pasco
WA

The third most populous city in Franklin County, Washington.

From Spokane Valley
143.4 mi
02h 46m
To White Salmon
143.8 mi
02h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spokane Valley and White Salmon.

  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 right to continue on Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway

    73.7 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 182 West, US 395 South: Richland, Pendleton

    3076 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Lewis and Clark Trail

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Lewis and Clark Trail

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Lewis and Clark Trail

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Lewis and Clark Trail

  10. 10

    Continue on North US 395

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North US 395

  11. 11

    Continue on Lewis and Clark Trail Highway

    21.6 mi · 24 min · Lewis and Clark Trail Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 14: Plymouth, Vancouver

    1843 ft · 46 sec · Lewis and Clark Trail Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Lewis and Clark Trail Highway

    113.6 mi · 2 hr 15 min · Lewis and Clark Trail Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on East Steuben Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Steuben Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    796 ft · 27 sec · Oak Street

  16. 16

    Continue on State Route 141

    1839 ft · 49 sec · State Route 141

  17. 17

    Continue on East Jewett Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Jewett Boulevard

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Jewett Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
135 mi · 47%
Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
73.7 mi · 26%
Spokane Valley Freeway
67.9 mi · 24%
Lewis and Clark Trail
5.68 mi · 2%
North US 395
1.08 mi
East Jewett Boulevard
0.97 mi
Longest Stretch

Lewis and Clark Trail Highway

Continue on Lewis and Clark Trail Highway

114 mi · 02h 15m

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
05h 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.1 mi
242 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pasco
02h 46m from Spokane Valley
Leave By
5:54 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Spokane Valley and Mostly Sunny near White Salmon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spokane Valley to White Salmon?

The road trip is about 287.1 miles (462.1 km) and usually takes 05h 32m 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?

Pasco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.4 miles from Spokane Valley and 143.8 miles from White Salmon.

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

The direct path is about 242 miles (389.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.1 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 5:54 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.01 one way or $106.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Spokane Valley and Mostly Sunny near White Salmon.

Stop Ideas Near Pasco

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pasco, 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 Pasco.

RAIL

Pasco Intermodal Train Station

1 mi away
535 North 1st Avenue
BUS

Walla Walla, WA

62 mi away
108 West Main Street
BUS

Pendleton, Oregon

68 mi away
320 SW Court Street
BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

97 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spokane Valley and White Salmon. Straight-line distance: 241.96 mi (389.4 km).

Spokane Valley

#1 Spokane Valley

The most populous city in Spokane County, Washington.

Population102,893
Coordinates47.6732300, -117.2393700
Altitude615
CountryUnited States
White Salmon

#2 White Salmon

City in Klickitat County, Washington, United States

Population2,723
Coordinates45.7276200, -121.4864600
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: Spokane Valley (-117.23937, 47.67323)
End: White Salmon (-121.48646, 45.72762)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 462 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.13 gal
38.35 L · about $53.01
Round trip
$106.02
20.26 gal · 76.7 L
Estimated CO2
90 kg one way
Round trip: 180.1 kg / 397 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $53.01 $106.02
Mid-grade $5.57 $56.39 $112.79
Premium $5.77 $58.46 $116.92
Diesel $5.47 $55.38 $110.76

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Spokane Valley and White Salmon. The current time is 01:55:58.

Distance to Other Cities

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