How far is Ahtanum, WA from Spokane Valley, WA?

The driving distance from Ahtanum, WA to Spokane Valley, WA is about 207.8 miles (334.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176.7 miles (284.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
207.87 mi
03h 33m
Flight
176.66 mi
284.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176.66 mi
Kilometers
284.31 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
207.87 mi
Kilometers
334.53 km
Drive Time
03h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spokane Valley
Sun, Apr 19, 6:17 AM PDT
Return by in Ahtanum
Sun, Apr 19, 9:50 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ahtanum
2026-04-19T02:43
Arrive Spokane Valley
Sun, Apr 19, 6:17 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:52 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ahtanum
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
Moses Lake
WA

City in Washington

From Ahtanum
109.4 mi
01h 46m
To Spokane Valley
98.4 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph NE
Destination
68°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ahtanum and Spokane Valley.

  1. 1

    Start on South 85th Avenue

    33 m · 9 sec · South 85th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Aspen Road

    110 m · 14 sec · Aspen Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South 84th Avenue

    108 m · 18 sec · South 84th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Ahtanum Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Ahtanum Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South 64th Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · South 64th Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Washington Avenue

    1.8 mi · 4 min · West Washington Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 40th Avenue

    3.2 mi · 7 min · 40th Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight

    2251 ft · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

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

    1455 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Selah Road

    31 m · 2 sec · Selah Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right

    34 m · 3 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    1297 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    30.3 mi · 33 min

  15. 15

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

    3223 ft · 55 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    166.3 mi · 2 hr 58 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight right

    11.3 mi · 14 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 27

    2039 ft · 52 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Pines Road

    45 m · 11 sec · North Pines Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pines Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ahtanum 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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
178 mi · 86%
Selah Road
30.6 mi · 15%
40th Avenue
5.61 mi · 3%
West Washington Avenue
1.84 mi · 1%
Ahtanum Road
1.27 mi · 1%
South 64th Avenue
0.88 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

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
03h 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.1 mi
176.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moses Lake
01h 46m from Ahtanum
Leave By
9:52 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Ahtanum and Partly Sunny then Slight 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 Ahtanum to Spokane Valley?

The road trip is about 207.8 miles (334.5 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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?

Moses Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.4 miles from Ahtanum and 98.4 miles from Spokane Valley.

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

The direct path is about 176.7 miles (284.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.1 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 9:52 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.41 one way or $76.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Ahtanum and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain near Spokane Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Moses Lake

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

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

BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

4 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road
RAIL

Ephrata

29 mi away
24 Alder St NW
BUS

Ephrata, WA

29 mi away
1352 Basin Street SW
BUS

Quincy, Washington

45 mi away
102 B St NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ahtanum and Spokane Valley. Straight-line distance: 176.66 mi (284.31 km).

Ahtanum

#1 Ahtanum

Census designated place

Population3,601
Coordinates46.5595700, -120.6220100
Altitude380
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: South 85th Avenue (-120.622102, 46.559572)
End: North Pines Road (-117.239528, 47.673234)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 335 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.34 gal
27.77 L · about $38.41
Round trip
$76.82
14.68 gal · 55.54 L
Estimated CO2
65.2 kg one way
Round trip: 130.5 kg / 288 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $38.41 $76.82
Mid-grade $5.57 $40.86 $81.72
Premium $5.77 $42.36 $84.72
Diesel $5.47 $40.13 $80.26

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Ahtanum and Spokane Valley. The current time is 02:43:33.

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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.