How far is West Longview, WA from Spokane Valley, WA?

The driving distance from West Longview, WA to Spokane Valley, WA is about 385.6 miles (620.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 290.9 miles (468.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 13m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
385.62 mi
06h 36m
Flight
290.94 mi
468.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
290.94 mi
Kilometers
468.22 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
385.62 mi
Kilometers
620.59 km
Drive Time
06h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spokane Valley
Thu, Apr 23, 4:53 AM PDT
Return by in West Longview
Thu, Apr 23, 11:29 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Longview
2026-04-22T22:16
Arrive Spokane Valley
Thu, Apr 23, 4:53 AM PDT
Route Timing
06h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:37 PM to 2:07 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:46 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Longview
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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 West Longview
189.1 mi
03h 18m
To Spokane Valley
196.5 mi
03h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 8 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 West Longview and Spokane Valley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Longview and Spokane Valley.

  1. 1

    Start on Lee Avenue

    599 ft · 32 sec · Lee Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Windemere Street

    792 ft · 37 sec · Windemere Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 46th Avenue

    803 ft · 43 sec · 46th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Ocean Beach Highway

    4 mi · 9 min · Ocean Beach Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Cowlitz Way

    1 km · 2 min · West Cowlitz Way

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Pacific Avenue

    900 ft · 25 sec · North Pacific Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on North Kelso Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Kelso Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    1486 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    27.1 mi · 29 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East: Morton, Yakima

    1534 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    118.7 mi · 2 hr 22 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    17.1 mi · 23 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 82 West, US 97 North: Selah, Ellensburg

    1455 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Selah Road

    31 m · 2 sec · Selah Road

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right

    34 m · 3 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    1297 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right

    30.3 mi · 33 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Vantage, Spokane

    3223 ft · 55 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    166.3 mi · 2 hr 58 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight right

    11.3 mi · 14 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 27

    2039 ft · 52 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Pines Road

    45 m · 11 sec · North Pines Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pines Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Longview 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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
178 mi · 46%
Selah Road
30.6 mi · 8%
North Kelso Avenue
28.1 mi · 7%
US 12 East
17.4 mi · 5%
Ocean Beach Highway
4.03 mi · 1%
West Cowlitz Way
0.65 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Merge slight left

166 mi · 02h 58m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 36m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+94.7 mi
290.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kittitas
03h 18m from West Longview
Leave By
10:46 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving West Longview 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 West Longview to Spokane Valley?

The road trip is about 385.6 miles (620.6 km) and usually takes 06h 36m 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 189.1 miles from West Longview and 196.5 miles from Spokane Valley.

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

The direct path is about 290.9 miles (468.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 94.7 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 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 $71.22 one way or $142.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 121 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around West Longview and Rain 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 West Longview and Spokane Valley. Straight-line distance: 290.94 mi (468.22 km).

West Longview

#1 West Longview

Unincorporated community

Population2,698
Coordinates46.1678900, -122.9990000
Altitude4
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: Lee Avenue (-122.99974, 46.168134)
End: North Pines Road (-117.239528, 47.673234)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 621 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.61 gal
51.51 L · about $71.22
Round trip
$142.44
27.22 gal · 103.02 L
Estimated CO2
121 kg one way
Round trip: 241.9 kg / 533 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $71.22 $142.44
Mid-grade $5.57 $75.77 $151.53
Premium $5.77 $78.54 $157.09
Diesel $5.47 $74.41 $148.81

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 West Longview and Spokane Valley. The current time is 22:16:52.

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.