How far is Basin City, WA from Spokane Valley, WA?

The driving distance from Basin City, WA to Spokane Valley, WA is about 129.1 miles (207.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.8 miles (188 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
129.05 mi
02h 03m
Flight
116.8 mi
187.97 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.8 mi
Kilometers
187.97 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.05 mi
Kilometers
207.69 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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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 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spokane Valley
Wed, May 6, 8:44 AM PDT
Return by in Basin City
Wed, May 6, 10:48 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Basin City
2026-05-06T06:41
Arrive Spokane Valley
Wed, May 6, 8:44 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:22 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Basin City
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Ritzville
WA

Small city, county seat of Adams County, Washington, USA

From Basin City
64.4 mi
01h 01m
To Spokane Valley
64.6 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Basin City and Spokane Valley.

  1. 1

    Start on Estella Drive

    61 m · 14 sec · Estella Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto First Place

    125 m · 20 sec · First Place

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Loen Drive

    654 ft · 34 sec · Loen Drive

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Road 170

    7.2 mi · 13 min · Road 170

  5. 5

    Turn right onto WA 17

    2.6 mi · 4 min · WA 17

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    2156 ft · 52 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway

    106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min · Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    11.3 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 27

    2039 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Pines Road

    45 m · 11 sec · North Pines Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pines Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Basin City 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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
118 mi · 92%
Road 170
7.18 mi · 6%
WA 17
3.02 mi · 2%
WA 27
0.39 mi
Loen Drive
0.12 mi
First Place
0.08 mi
Longest Stretch

Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway

107 mi · 01h 55m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
116.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ritzville
01h 01m from Basin City
Leave By
2:22 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Basin City and Sunny near Spokane Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Basin City to Spokane Valley?

The road trip is about 129.1 miles (207.7 km) and usually takes 02h 03m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ritzville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.4 miles from Basin City and 64.6 miles from Spokane Valley.

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

The direct path is about 116.8 miles (188 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:22 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.81 one way or $47.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Basin City and Sunny near Spokane Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Ritzville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Ritzville and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Ritzville Park
Scenic stop 3.2 mi away

City of Ritzville Park

Ritzville , WA
Ritzville, WA 99169
Rating 4.4/5 161 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Ritzville City Hall
Meeting point 3.3 mi away

Ritzville City Hall

Ritzville , WA
216 E Main Ave, Ritzville, WA 99169
Rating 4.0/5 1 reviews City government office
Ritzville Fire Department
Nearby stop 3.5 mi away

Ritzville Fire Department

Ritzville , WA
216 E Main Ave, Ritzville, WA 99169
Fire station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ritzville.

BUS

Ritzville, Washington

1 mi away
1503 South Smittys Blvd.
BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

66 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road
BUS

Colfax, Washington

82 mi away
610 South Main St.
RAIL

Ephrata

91 mi away
24 Alder St NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Basin City and Spokane Valley. Straight-line distance: 116.8 mi (187.97 km).

Basin City

#1 Basin City

Census designated place

Population1,092
Coordinates46.5940300, -119.1522300
Altitude214
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: Estella Drive (-119.151781, 46.593817)
End: North Pines Road (-117.239528, 47.673234)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 208 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.55 gal
17.24 L · about $23.81
Round trip
$47.62
9.1 gal · 34.48 L
Estimated CO2
40.4 kg one way
Round trip: 80.9 kg / 178 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $23.81 $47.62
Mid-grade $5.57 $25.33 $50.66
Premium $5.77 $26.26 $52.52
Diesel $5.47 $24.87 $49.75

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 · May 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Basin City and Spokane Valley. The current time is 06:41:21.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.