How far is Spokane Valley, WA from Yelm, WA?
The driving distance from Spokane Valley, WA to Yelm, WA is about 330.6 miles (532 km), with a travel time of about 06h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 256.4 miles (412.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 23m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spokane Valley and Yelm.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spokane Valley and Yelm.
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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
7.2 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right
16.9 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Mounts Road, Old Nisqually
2790 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Mounts Road Southwest
64 m · 7 sec · Mounts Road Southwest
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Continue on Nisqually Road Southwest
2.1 mi · 4 min · Nisqually Road Southwest
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Continue on Old Pacific Highway Southeast
1.7 mi · 4 min · Old Pacific Highway Southeast
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Turn left onto Reservation Road Southeast
2.7 mi · 4 min · Reservation Road Southeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saint Clair Cutoff Road Southeast
61 m · 3 sec · Saint Clair Cutoff Road Southeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Saint Clair Cutoff Road Southeast
1091 ft · 21 sec · Saint Clair Cutoff Road Southeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Yelm Highway Southeast
35 m · 2 sec · Yelm Highway Southeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Yelm Highway Southeast
4.2 mi · 7 min · Yelm Highway Southeast
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Continue on Yelm Highway Southeast
122 m · 10 sec · Yelm Highway Southeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward WA 510 Alternate
35 m · 2 sec · WA 510 Alternate
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Exit the roundabout onto WA 510 Alternate
1.4 km · 2 min · WA 510 Alternate
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Turn right onto Killion Road Southeast
1 km · 2 min · Killion Road Southeast
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Turn left onto West Yelm Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · West Yelm Avenue
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Turn left onto North 1st Street
50 m · 6 sec · North 1st Street
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Turn right
17 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 Yelm.
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.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Rain leaving Spokane Valley and Light Rain Likely near Yelm.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spokane Valley to Yelm?
The road trip is about 330.6 miles (532 km) and usually takes 06h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kittitas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 165 miles from Spokane Valley and 165.6 miles from Yelm.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 256.4 miles (412.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.2 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $61.07 one way or $122.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Spokane Valley and Light Rain Likely near Yelm.
Stop Ideas Near Kittitas
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 Kittitas.
Columbia Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spokane Valley and Yelm. Straight-line distance: 256.39 mi (412.62 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 Yelm
City in Thurston County, Washington, United States
| Population | 9,591 |
| Coordinates | 46.9420400, -122.6059600 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| Country | United States |
End: Yelm (-122.60596, 46.94204)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 532 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 07m |
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 | $61.07 | $122.14 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $64.97 | $129.93 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $67.35 | $134.70 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $63.80 | $127.60 |
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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