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

The driving distance from Tenino, WA to Spokane Valley, WA is about 341.8 miles (550 km), with a travel time of about 05h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 269.1 miles (433.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 16m 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
341.77 mi
05h 38m
Flight
269.12 mi
433.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
269.12 mi
Kilometers
433.1 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
341.77 mi
Kilometers
550.02 km
Drive Time
05h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spokane Valley
Mon, Jun 1, 4:48 PM PDT
Return by in Tenino
Mon, Jun 1, 10:26 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tenino
2026-06-01T11:10
Arrive Spokane Valley
Mon, Jun 1, 4:48 PM PDT
Route Timing
05h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:38 AM to 1:38 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
5:44 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tenino
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
Kittitas
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States

From Tenino
170.8 mi
02h 49m
To Spokane Valley
171 mi
02h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph NNE
Destination
70°F
Monday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    38 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Central Avenue West

    40 m · 10 sec · Central Avenue West

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Olympia Street

    92 m · 12 sec · South Olympia Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Sussex Avenue

    1615 ft · 1 min · West Sussex Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Old Highway 99 North

    811 ft · 16 sec · Old Highway 99 North

  6. 6

    Continue on Old Highway 99 Southeast

    8.9 mi · 14 min · Old Highway 99 Southeast

  7. 7

    Continue on Capitol Boulevard South East

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Capitol Boulevard South East

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Trosper Road Southwest

    55 m · 4 sec · Trosper Road Southwest

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Trosper Road Southwest

    61 m · 4 sec · Trosper Road Southwest

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right

    1633 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    30.4 mi · 38 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    8.2 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation

    2644 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    27.3 mi · 35 min · State Route 18

  15. 15

    Continue on Snoqualmie Parkway

    656 ft · 8 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Spokane

    3019 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    251.7 mi · 4 hr 32 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight right

    11.3 mi · 14 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 27

    2039 ft · 52 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Pines Road

    45 m · 11 sec · North Pines Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pines Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
264 mi · 77%
Trosper Road Southwest
39 mi · 11%
State Route 18
27.3 mi · 8%
Old Highway 99 Southeast
8.94 mi · 3%
Capitol Boulevard South East
1.87 mi · 1%
WA 18 East
0.5 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Merge slight left

252 mi · 04h 32m

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 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+72.7 mi
269.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kittitas
02h 49m from Tenino
Leave By
5:44 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tenino and Mostly Cloudy near Spokane Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 341.8 miles (550 km) and usually takes 05h 38m 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?

Kittitas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 170.8 miles from Tenino and 171 miles from Spokane Valley.

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

The direct path is about 269.1 miles (433.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.7 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 5:44 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $63.11 one way or $126.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tenino and Mostly Cloudy near Spokane Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Kittitas

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

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

RAIL

Columbia Station

49 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Quincy, Washington

52 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

71 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

71 mi away
11645 North Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tenino and Spokane Valley. Straight-line distance: 269.12 mi (433.1 km).

Tenino

#1 Tenino

City in Thurston County, Washington, United States

Population1,867
Coordinates46.8567700, -122.8529100
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Spokane Valley

#2 Spokane Valley

The most populous city in Spokane County, Washington.

Population102,893
Coordinates47.6732300, -117.2393700
Altitude615
CountryUnited States
Start: (-122.852948, 46.856832)
End: North Pines Road (-117.239528, 47.673234)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 550 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.06 gal
45.65 L · about $63.11
Round trip
$126.22
24.12 gal · 91.3 L
Estimated CO2
107.2 kg one way
Round trip: 214.4 kg / 473 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $63.11 $126.22
Mid-grade $5.57 $67.14 $134.28
Premium $5.77 $69.60 $139.20
Diesel $5.47 $65.93 $131.86

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Tenino and Spokane Valley. The current time is 11:10:09.

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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.