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Trip from Longview, WA to Spokane Valley, WA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 10m
Distance
375.4 mi
604 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$73
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 59m
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6 AM
7h 10m
8 AM
7h 32m
10 AM
7h 18m
12 PM
7h 16m
3 PM
7h 19m
5 PM
7h 31m
8 PM
7h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Longview, WA
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Spokane Valley, WA
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Trip Overview
Longview, WA to Spokane Valley, WA is 375.4 miles and takes about 7h 10m via I 90, US 12, and I 82, with a fuel budget near $84 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip spans across Washington state, moving from the Pacific Coast region eastward. You'll be on primarily highway for this drive, making it a straightforward, single-day option. It's a good choice if you need to get from the southwest part of Washington to the Spokane area efficiently. Consider this route for its directness and manageable duration.
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
187.7 miles from Longview, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 45m into the drive .
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 |
| Washington Way | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Kelso Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Cowlitz Way | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Pacific Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 177.6 mi, about 3h 12m
Traffic on I-90
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 36 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,520 veh/hr typical · worst 1,907
Quietest
1 AM
~102 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
14.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Longview, WA and Spokane Valley, WA.
1
Start on Olympia Way
120 ft
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4 sec
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Olympia Way
2
Enter roundabout onto 16th Avenue
444 ft
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15 sec
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16th Avenue
3
Continue on 16th Avenue
238 ft
·
8 sec
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16th Avenue
4
Continue on Washington Way
0.8 mi
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1 min
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Washington Way
5
Continue on WA 4
0.6 mi
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1 min
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West Cowlitz Way
6
Turn left onto North Pacific Avenue
0.2 mi
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24 sec
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North Pacific Avenue
7
Continue on North Kelso Avenue
0.7 mi
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1 min
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North Kelso Avenue
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
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36 sec
9
Merge onto I 5
27 mi
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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
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US 12
12
Continue on US 12
17 mi
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22 min
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US 12
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
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49 sec
Toward I 82 West, US 97 North: Selah, Ellensburg
14
Turn straight onto WA 823
100 ft
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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
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31 sec
17
Merge onto I 82; US 97
30 mi
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32 min
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I 82; US 97
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
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54 sec
Toward I 90 East: Vantage, Spokane
19
Merge onto I 90
166 mi
·
2 hr 58 min
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I 90
20
Merge onto I 90; US 2; US 395
11 mi
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14 min
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I 90; US 2; US 395
21
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward WA 27
22
Turn left onto WA 27
148 ft
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11 sec
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North Pines Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
23
Arrive at destination
WA 27
Trip Plan
For this 7-hour drive, leaving in the morning is your best bet to maximize daylight and avoid rushing. With only 2 recommended stops, you can plan them strategically, perhaps one around the halfway point. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 177.6-mile segment on I 90, as services might be less frequent in certain stretches. The fuel cost estimate of $84 should help you budget for gas. Since this is a single-day trip, you have flexibility; however, plan for a solid block of driving time.
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 187.7 miles from Longview, WA, or about 3h 45m 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 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 187.7 miles or 3h 45m 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 3m
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 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 Longview, WA
This is one driving day of about 375.4 miles and 7h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 83 miles from 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
188 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 187.7 miles from 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Broadway Flying J Travel Plaza
0 mi from route
Sprague Lake Eastbound Rest Area
0 mi from route
Toutle River Northbound Safety Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Toutle River Southbound Safety Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Selah Creek Rest Area, I-82 Eastbound
0.1 mi from route
Selah Creek Rest Area, I-82 Westbound
0.1 mi from route
Sprague Lake Westbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Schrag Westbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Schrag Eastbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Winchester Eastbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Ryegrass Eastbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Winchester Westbound Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
Petro Stopping Centers
0.2 mi from route
Colville Fuels Half Sun Travel Plaza
0.2 mi from route
Ryegrass Westbound Rest Area
0.3 mi from route
My 2 Scents K9
0.7 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.7 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
1.4 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 196.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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16th Avenue
Enter roundabout onto 16th Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
29.8 mi into trip
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~35m 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
165.9 mi into trip
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~3h 21m 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
166.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 22m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
196.8 mi into trip
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~3h 55m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$73.13 one way
$146.26 round trip
$4.95/gal
25.4 MPG avg
131 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.18 | $76.62 | $153.23 |
| premium | $5.39 | $79.68 | $159.35 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $70.88 | $141.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$73
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$98–$123
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 131.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 112.6 | 1 | $39.42 | $18.02 |
| Efficient EV | 93.9 | 1 | $32.85 | $15.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 150.2 | 1 | $52.56 | $24.03 |
Gas CO2
131 kg
EV CO2
44 kg (66% 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.
Origin
Longview, WA
Evening in Longview on Saturday
Local time
6:27 PM
PDT
Current temp
54°F
Mostly Cloudy
NW 1 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 11:29PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 11:29PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Destination
Spokane Valley, WA
Evening in Spokane Valley on Saturday
Local time
6:27 PM
PDT
Current temp
63°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SE 3 mph
33% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 11:29PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 11:29PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
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
9 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
7h 10m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Mount Rainier National Park
National Park
Ascending to 14,410 feet above sea level, Mount Rainier stands as an icon in the Washington landscape. An active volcano, Mount Rainier is the most glaciated peak in the contiguous U.S.A., spawning fi...
13 mi from route
~33 min detour
$30
near mile 103.6
Park Closure: SR 165 Carbon River/Fairfax Bridge is closed: no access to Carbon River or Mowich Lake.
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is 99% highway, meaning you'll spend almost all your time on high-speed roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 177.6 miles on I 90. Expect a consistent cruising experience for the majority of the trip. You'll transition to surface roads briefly near the start and end, but the bulk of your travel will be on interstates and major US highways.
99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 177.6 mi on I 90.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 early in the drive near 16th Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 375.4 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: near the start (16th Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 29.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 165.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
3,049 ft
22 ft
Total Climb
5,448 ft
Total Descent
3,456 ft
Highest Point
3,049 ft
~105.1 mi in
Elevation Range
3,027 ft
Notable High Points
3,049 ft at ~105.1 miles
+645 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Longview, WA and Spokane Valley, WA, road signs point toward Yakima, Ellensburg and Spokane.
Yakima
29.8 mi in
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~35m
Ellensburg
165.9 mi in
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~3h 21m
Spokane
196.8 mi in
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~3h 55m
About the Cities
Starting in Longview, WA
Full guide →Founded 1850
Longview, the City of Trees, is a city in Southwest Washington State along the Columbia River, and across the Cowlitz River from Kelso. It was established in 1923 by R. A. Long, who intended it to become the "Chicago of the West".
Top landmarks
- • Lewis and Clark Bridge — historic bridge in Washington state and Oregon, USA
- • Longview Community Church-Saint Helen's Addition — church in Longiew, Washington, U.S.
- • R. A. Long High School — high school in Longview, Cowlitz County, Washington
Arriving in Spokane Valley, WA
Full guide →Founded 2003
Spokane is the second-largest city in Washington State, and the largest between Seattle and Minneapolis. It is the economic hub of the "Inland Empire", a name used for Eastern Washington and the Idaho Panhandle (pre-dating by nearly a century the use of the same title by a region in Southern California). It is at the north edge of the Palouse, where gently rolling hills of wheat fields end at the Spokane River valley. This article also includes the suburbs of Liberty Lake and Spokane Valley.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 10m. Total distance: 375.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 10m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 177.6 miles on I 90. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 21 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Spokane Valley, WA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. There are 21 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (16th Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 29.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 165.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Mount Rainier National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.2 hours each way, a round trip means 14.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Spokane Valley, WA before the return drive.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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