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

The driving distance from Chelan, WA to Spokane Valley, WA is about 160.8 miles (258.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.5 miles (208.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 57m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
160.82 mi
02h 58m
Flight
129.51 mi
208.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.51 mi
Kilometers
208.42 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.82 mi
Kilometers
258.82 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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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 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spokane Valley
Fri, Apr 24, 4:00 AM PDT
Return by in Chelan
Fri, Apr 24, 6:59 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chelan
2026-04-24T01:01
Arrive Spokane Valley
Fri, Apr 24, 4:00 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM PDT

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

Leave by
12:32 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chelan
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
Almira
WA

Town of the United States

From Chelan
80.3 mi
01h 29m
To Spokane Valley
80.6 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NE
Destination
59°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Johnson Avenue

    128 m · 10 sec · East Johnson Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Saunders Street

    100 m · 14 sec · North Saunders Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Woodin Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Woodin Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto SR 150 "Y" Access Highway

    114 m · 8 sec · SR 150 "Y" Access Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on State Route 150

    2.9 mi · 5 min · State Route 150

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2748 ft · 52 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto McNeil Canyon Road

    11.3 mi · 27 min · McNeil Canyon Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Road 14 Northwest

    2345 ft · 47 sec · Road 14 Northwest

  9. 9

    Continue on Road C Northwest

    13.6 mi · 21 min · Road C Northwest

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Sunset Highway

    24.7 mi · 29 min · Sunset Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Coulee Corridor / Sunset Highway

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Coulee Corridor / Sunset Highway

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Sunset Highway

    27.9 mi · 35 min · Sunset Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on West Main Avenue

    1052 ft · 30 sec · West Main Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Northwest Main Avenue

    1809 ft · 51 sec · Northwest Main Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on East Main Street

    837 ft · 24 sec · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on East Main Avenue

    2392 ft · 1 min · East Main Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Sunset Highway

    7.8 mi · 10 min · Sunset Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on West Watson Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Watson Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Sunset Highway

    19.7 mi · 25 min · Sunset Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Morgan Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Morgan Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Sunset Highway

    11.9 mi · 15 min · Sunset Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on West Broadway Avenue

    1 mi · 3 min · West Broadway Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Sunset Highway

    12.5 mi · 19 min · Sunset Highway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on West Sunset Highway

    1.8 mi · 4 min · West Sunset Highway

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Sunset Highway

    29 m · 2 sec · West Sunset Highway

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto West Sunset Highway

    1.6 km · 3 min · West Sunset Highway

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Sunset Highway

    30 m · 2 sec · West Sunset Highway

  28. 28

    Exit the rotary onto West Sunset Highway

    2 mi · 4 min · West Sunset Highway

  29. 29

    Turn straight

    13.3 mi · 17 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 27

    2039 ft · 52 sec

  31. 31

    Turn left onto North Pines Road

    45 m · 11 sec · North Pines Road

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pines Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chelan 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
32 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
0 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunset Highway
105 mi · 65%
Road C Northwest
13.6 mi · 8%
McNeil Canyon Road
11.3 mi · 7%
West Sunset Highway
4.8 mi · 3%
Coulee Corridor / Sunset Highway
4.23 mi · 3%
State Route 150
2.91 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Sunset Highway

Turn slight right onto Sunset Highway

27.9 mi · 00h 35m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.3 mi
129.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Almira
01h 29m from Chelan
Leave By
12:32 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chelan and Mostly Sunny near Spokane Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chelan to Spokane Valley?

The road trip is about 160.8 miles (258.8 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?

Almira is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.3 miles from Chelan and 80.6 miles from Spokane Valley.

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

The direct path is about 129.5 miles (208.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.3 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 12:32 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.67 one way or $59.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chelan and Mostly Sunny near Spokane Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Almira

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 Almira and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Postal Service
Practical stop 6.5 mi away

United States Postal Service

Wilbur , WA
5 SW Broadway St, Wilbur, WA 99185
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Post office,Logistics service,Money order service,Shipping and mailing service
Almira City Hall
Meeting point 5 mi away

Almira City Hall

Almira , WA
19 N 3rd St, Almira, WA 99103
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office
Community Center
Nearby stop 6.5 mi away

Community Center

Wilbur , WA
1-99 SW Railroad Ave, Wilbur, WA 99185
Rating 3.4/5 9 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Ephrata

63 mi away
24 Alder St NW
BUS

Ephrata, WA

65 mi away
1352 Basin Street SW
BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

71 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road
BUS

Brewster, Washington

76 mi away
405 Highway 97

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chelan and Spokane Valley. Straight-line distance: 129.51 mi (208.42 km).

Chelan

#1 Chelan

City in Washington

Population4,245
Coordinates47.8409700, -120.0164600
Altitude344
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 Johnson Avenue (-120.01647, 47.840818)
End: North Pines Road (-117.239528, 47.673234)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 259 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.67 gal
21.48 L · about $29.67
Round trip
$59.34
11.34 gal · 42.96 L
Estimated CO2
50.4 kg one way
Round trip: 100.8 kg / 222 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $29.67 $59.34
Mid-grade $5.57 $31.56 $63.13
Premium $5.77 $32.72 $65.44
Diesel $5.47 $31.00 $62.00

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Chelan and Spokane Valley. The current time is 01:01:29.

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.