Origin
West Longview, WA
Evening in West Longview on Sunday
Local time
7:46 PM
PDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Longview, WA to Spokane Valley, WA
Drive Time
7h 18m
Distance
379 mi
610 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$80
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 8m
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6 AM
7h 19m
8 AM
7h 40m
10 AM
7h 26m
12 PM
7h 24m
3 PM
7h 27m
5 PM
7h 39m
8 PM
7h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
Spanning 379 miles across Washington, this trip from West Longview to Spokane Valley typically takes about 7 hours and 18 minutes of drive time. Because it is a highway-focused route utilizing I-90, US-12, and I-82, you can realistically complete the journey in a single long day if you stay focused. Expect to budget roughly $80 for fuel to cover the distance. While the drive is straightforward, the time commitment is significant, so decide if you prefer a steady push or a more relaxed pace. Since both ends of the trip are situated within Washington, you will traverse the state's diverse geography while remaining within the Pacific Coast region's broader administrative borders.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
189.5 miles from West Longview, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 52m into the drive .
Drive Character
This route is designed for efficiency, with 98% of the journey taking place on major highways. You will spend the bulk of your time behind the wheel on fast-moving interstates, including a substantial 177.6-mile uninterrupted stretch along I-90. The character of the drive shifts from regional road connections to high-speed interstate travel, offering a consistent experience rather than a winding backroad adventure. Expect a practical, highway-focused drive that favors speed and directness over technical maneuvers. By prioritizing major thoroughfares, the route minimizes local traffic interference and keeps your momentum steady throughout the day.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 90 is the longest continuous segment at about 177.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and US 12. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Windemere Street.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 379 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Windemere Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 33.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 169.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Windemere Street
At end of road, turn left onto Windemere Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
33.4 mi into trip
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~44m in
Take the exit toward US 12 East: Morton, Yakima
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 12 East: Morton, Yakima
5
169.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 30m in
Take the exit toward I 82 West, US 97 North: Selah, Ellensburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 82 West, US 97 North: Selah, Ellensbur...
5
169.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 31m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
200.3 mi into trip
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~4h 4m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 90 East: Vantage, Spokane
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 90 East: Vantage, Spokane
Towns Along This Route
Between West Longview, WA and Spokane Valley, WA, road signs point toward Yakima, Ellensburg and Spokane.
Yakima
33.4 mi in
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~44m
Ellensburg
169.4 mi in
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~3h 30m
Spokane
200.3 mi in
|
~4h 4m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 177.6 mi | 3h 12m |
| US 12 | 135.8 mi | 2h 45m |
| I 82 | 30.3 mi | 32m |
| I 5 | 27.1 mi | 29m |
| Ocean Beach Highway | 4 mi | 9m |
| North Kelso Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Cowlitz Way | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Pacific Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 177.6 mi, about 3h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Longview, WA and Spokane Valley, WA.
1
Start on Lee Avenue
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
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Lee Avenue
2
At end of road, turn left onto Windemere Street
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
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Windemere Street
3
Turn right onto 46th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
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46th Avenue
4
Turn left onto WA 4
4.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Ocean Beach Highway
5
Turn left onto WA 4
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Cowlitz Way
6
Turn left onto North Pacific Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
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North Pacific Avenue
7
Continue on North Kelso Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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North Kelso Avenue
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
9
Merge onto I 5
27 mi
·
29 min
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I 5
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward US 12 East: Morton, Yakima
11
Turn right onto US 12
119 mi
·
2 hr 22 min
·
US 12
12
Continue on US 12
17 mi
·
22 min
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US 12
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 82 West, US 97 North: Selah, Ellensburg
14
Turn straight onto WA 823
100 ft
·
1 sec
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Selah Road
15
Take the ramp
111 ft
·
2 sec
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
17
Merge onto I 82; US 97
30 mi
·
32 min
·
I 82; US 97
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
Toward I 90 East: Vantage, Spokane
19
Merge onto I 90
166 mi
·
2 hr 58 min
·
I 90
20
Merge onto I 90; US 2; US 395
11 mi
·
14 min
·
I 90; US 2; US 395
Use the none lane.
21
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward WA 27
22
Turn left onto WA 27
148 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Pines Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
23
Arrive at destination
WA 27
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 379-mile trek, aim for an early morning departure to avoid potential congestion and ensure you reach your destination well before dark. You should plan for at least two intentional stops to stretch your legs and refuel, as the long stretches of highway can be mentally draining. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge during the 177.6-mile segment on I-90, as this is your longest period without a significant break. Since this is a single-day trip, your flexibility is your greatest asset; if you find your energy waning, do not hesitate to add an extra rest stop. Staying hydrated and pacing your driving will help you navigate the 7h 18m duration comfortably.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 189.5 miles from West Longview, WA, or about 3h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 177.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 83 miles or 1h 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 189.5 miles or 3h 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Spokane Valley, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving West Longview, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from West Longview, WA
This is one driving day of about 379 miles and 7h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 83 miles from West Longview, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 90 for about 177.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 189.5 mi from West Longview, WA · 3h 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
190 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 83 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 189.5 miles from West Longview, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 177.6 miles.
Arriving in Spokane Valley, WA
The final approach into Spokane Valley, WA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Spokane Valley, WA.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$79.55 one way
$159.09 round trip
$5.33/gal
25.4 MPG avg
133 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $83.07 | $166.13 |
| premium | $5.77 | $86.11 | $172.22 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $84.20 | $168.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$80
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$105–$130
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 132.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 113.7 | 1 | $39.80 | $18.19 |
| Efficient EV | 94.8 | 1 | $33.16 | $15.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 151.6 | 1 | $53.06 | $24.26 |
Gas CO2
133 kg
EV CO2
44 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Spokane Valley, WA
Evening in Spokane Valley on Sunday
Local time
7:46 PM
PDT
Current temp
33°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
6 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
7h 18m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from West Longview, WA to Spokane Valley, WA covers 379 miles and takes about 7h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 90, US 12, I 82. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 189.5 miles from West Longview, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $79.55 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 379 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Windemere Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 33.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 169.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between West Longview, WA and Spokane Valley, WA, road signs point toward Yakima, Ellensburg and Spokane.
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