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

The driving distance from Waller, WA to Spokane Valley, WA is about 302.5 miles (486.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 241.9 miles (389.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 40m 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
302.51 mi
04h 50m
Flight
241.91 mi
389.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
241.91 mi
Kilometers
389.32 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
302.51 mi
Kilometers
486.85 km
Drive Time
04h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spokane Valley
Thu, Apr 23, 12:23 AM PDT
Return by in Waller
Thu, Apr 23, 5:14 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waller
2026-04-22T19:33
Arrive Spokane Valley
Thu, Apr 23, 12:23 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 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
7:20 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waller
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
George
WA

City in Washington, USA

From Waller
151.1 mi
02h 25m
To Spokane Valley
151.4 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 mph SW
Destination
54°F
Wednesday

Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    16 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Continue on 45th Avenue East

    525 ft · 18 sec · 45th Avenue East

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 64th Street East

    101 m · 16 sec · 64th Street East

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 44th Avenue East

    1.4 mi · 3 min · 44th Avenue East

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Pioneer Way East

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Pioneer Way East

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto River Road

    69 m · 6 sec · River Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Bay Street

    2431 ft · 52 sec · Bay Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Bay Street

    967 ft · 25 sec · Bay Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward I 5 North

    1714 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

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

    2644 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    27.3 mi · 35 min · State Route 18

  13. 13

    Continue on Snoqualmie Parkway

    656 ft · 8 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Spokane

    3019 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    251.7 mi · 4 hr 32 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight right

    11.3 mi · 14 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 27

    2039 ft · 52 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Pines Road

    45 m · 11 sec · North Pines Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pines Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Waller 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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
264 mi · 87%
State Route 18
27.3 mi · 9%
I 5 North
6.65 mi · 2%
Pioneer Way East
2.09 mi · 1%
44th Avenue East
1.37 mi
Bay Street
0.64 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
04h 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.6 mi
241.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
George
02h 25m from Waller
Leave By
7:20 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Waller and Rain near Spokane Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 302.5 miles (486.8 km) and usually takes 04h 50m 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 151.1 miles from Waller and 151.4 miles from Spokane Valley.

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

The direct path is about 241.9 miles (389.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.6 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 7:20 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $55.89 one way or $111.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Waller and Rain near Spokane Valley.

Stop Ideas Near George

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

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

BUS

Quincy, Washington

18 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Ephrata, WA

34 mi away
1352 Basin Street SW
RAIL

Ephrata

36 mi away
24 Alder St NW
BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

46 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waller and Spokane Valley. Straight-line distance: 241.91 mi (389.32 km).

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#1 Waller

CDP in Pierce County, Washington

Population7,922
Coordinates47.2006600, -122.3692900
Altitude119
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: (-122.369018, 47.2006)
End: North Pines Road (-117.239528, 47.673234)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 487 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.68 gal
40.41 L · about $55.89
Round trip
$111.78
21.36 gal · 80.82 L
Estimated CO2
94.9 kg one way
Round trip: 189.8 kg / 418 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $55.89 $111.78
Mid-grade $5.57 $59.46 $118.91
Premium $5.77 $61.63 $123.27
Diesel $5.47 $58.39 $116.78

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 Waller and Spokane Valley. The current time is 19:33:10.

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.