How far is White Salmon, WA from Spokane Valley, WA?

The driving distance from White Salmon, WA to Spokane Valley, WA is about 286.5 miles (461.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 242 miles (389.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 20m 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
286.49 mi
04h 40m
Flight
241.96 mi
389.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
241.96 mi
Kilometers
389.4 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
286.49 mi
Kilometers
461.06 km
Drive Time
04h 40m

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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 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spokane Valley
Thu, Apr 23, 5:10 AM PDT
Return by in White Salmon
Thu, Apr 23, 9:51 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave White Salmon
2026-04-23T00:30
Arrive Spokane Valley
Thu, Apr 23, 5:10 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 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
7:40 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in White Salmon
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
Pasco
WA

The third most populous city in Franklin County, Washington.

From White Salmon
143.1 mi
02h 20m
To Spokane Valley
143.4 mi
02h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph W
Destination
58°F
Thursday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between White Salmon and Spokane Valley.

  1. 1

    Start on East Jewett Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Jewett Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on State Route 141

    1839 ft · 49 sec · State Route 141

  3. 3

    Continue on Oak Street

    796 ft · 33 sec · Oak Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Steuben Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Steuben Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Lewis and Clark Trail Highway

    113.7 mi · 2 hr 15 min · Lewis and Clark Trail Highway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 82 West, US 395 North: Kennewick

    18.6 mi · 20 min · Lewis and Clark Trail Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Lewis and Clark Trail Highway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Lewis and Clark Trail Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on South US 395

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South US 395

  9. 9

    Continue on Lewis and Clark Trail

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Lewis and Clark Trail

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 395 north, SR 397 south (Oregon Street): Spokane, Finley

    859 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 395

    1416 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 395 North: Spokane

    130.7 mi · 2 hr 21 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    11.3 mi · 14 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 27

    2039 ft · 52 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Pines Road

    45 m · 11 sec · North Pines Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pines Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 395 north
142 mi · 50%
Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
126 mi · 44%
I 82 West
9.29 mi · 3%
Lewis and Clark Trail
4.94 mi · 2%
South US 395
1.07 mi
East Jewett Boulevard
0.97 mi
Longest Stretch

US 395 North

Keep slight right to continue on US 395 North: Spokane

131 mi · 02h 21m

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 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.5 mi
242 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pasco
02h 20m from White Salmon
Leave By
7:40 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving White Salmon and Chance Light Rain near Spokane Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from White Salmon to Spokane Valley?

The road trip is about 286.5 miles (461.1 km) and usually takes 04h 40m 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?

Pasco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.1 miles from White Salmon and 143.4 miles from Spokane Valley.

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

The direct path is about 242 miles (389.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.5 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 7:40 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.91 one way or $105.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around White Salmon and Chance Light Rain near Spokane Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Pasco

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

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

RAIL

Pasco Intermodal Train Station

1 mi away
535 North 1st Avenue
BUS

Walla Walla, WA

62 mi away
108 West Main Street
BUS

Pendleton, Oregon

68 mi away
320 SW Court Street
BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

97 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between White Salmon and Spokane Valley. Straight-line distance: 241.96 mi (389.4 km).

White Salmon

#1 White Salmon

City in Klickitat County, Washington, United States

Population2,723
Coordinates45.7276200, -121.4864600
Altitude189
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: East Jewett Boulevard (-121.486414, 45.72771)
End: North Pines Road (-117.239528, 47.673234)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 461 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.11 gal
38.27 L · about $52.91
Round trip
$105.81
20.22 gal · 76.54 L
Estimated CO2
89.8 kg one way
Round trip: 179.7 kg / 396 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $52.91 $105.81
Mid-grade $5.57 $56.28 $112.56
Premium $5.77 $58.34 $116.69
Diesel $5.47 $55.27 $110.54

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 White Salmon and Spokane Valley. The current time is 00:30:28.

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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.