How far is White Center, WA from Spokane Valley, WA?
The driving distance from White Center, WA to Spokane Valley, WA is about 293.4 miles (472.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 238.5 miles (383.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 22m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 41m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Washington, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between White Center and Spokane Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between White Center and Spokane Valley.
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Start on Southwest Roxbury Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Southwest Roxbury Street
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Turn slight left onto Olson Place Southwest
2680 ft · 2 min · Olson Place Southwest
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Take the ramp slight right toward WA 509 North: Seattle
1894 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on 1st Avenue South Bridge
1942 ft · 42 sec · 1st Avenue South Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward Michigan Street
1035 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on South Michigan Street
2708 ft · 2 min · South Michigan Street
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Turn slight right onto South Bailey Street
85 m · 10 sec · South Bailey Street
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Turn left onto I 5, I 90
1162 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia
2476 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East, I 5 North: Dearborn Street, James Street, Madison Street, Spokane
824 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Spokane
2268 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel
274.2 mi · 4 hr 59 min · Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel
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Merge slight right
11.3 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 27
2039 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left onto North Pines Road
45 m · 11 sec · North Pines Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Pines Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between White Center and Spokane Valley.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel
Keep slight left to continue on Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel
274 mi · 04h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving White Center and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Spokane Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from White Center to Spokane Valley?
The road trip is about 293.4 miles (472.2 km) and usually takes 04h 41m 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 146.6 miles from White Center and 146.7 miles from Spokane Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 238.5 miles (383.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.9 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 7:38 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $54.16 one way or $108.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around White Center and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Spokane Valley.
Stop Ideas Near George
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 George.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between White Center and Spokane Valley. Straight-line distance: 238.55 mi (383.91 km).
#1 White Center
Census designated place
| Population | 13,495 |
| Coordinates | 47.5173200, -122.3548500 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Spokane Valley
The most populous city in Spokane County, Washington.
| Population | 102,893 |
| Coordinates | 47.6732300, -117.2393700 |
| Altitude | 615 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Pines Road (-117.239528, 47.673234)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 472 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 39m |
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 | $54.16 | $108.32 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $57.62 | $115.24 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $59.73 | $119.46 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $56.58 | $113.17 |
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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