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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on East Johnson Avenue
128 m · 10 sec · East Johnson Avenue
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Turn right onto North Saunders Street
100 m · 14 sec · North Saunders Street
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Turn left onto East Woodin Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · East Woodin Avenue
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Turn right onto SR 150 "Y" Access Highway
114 m · 8 sec · SR 150 "Y" Access Highway
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Continue on State Route 150
2.9 mi · 5 min · State Route 150
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At the end of the road, turn right
2748 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left onto McNeil Canyon Road
11.3 mi · 27 min · McNeil Canyon Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Road 14 Northwest
2345 ft · 47 sec · Road 14 Northwest
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Continue on Road C Northwest
13.6 mi · 21 min · Road C Northwest
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Turn left onto Sunset Highway
24.7 mi · 29 min · Sunset Highway
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Continue on Coulee Corridor / Sunset Highway
4.2 mi · 6 min · Coulee Corridor / Sunset Highway
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Turn slight right onto Sunset Highway
27.9 mi · 35 min · Sunset Highway
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Continue on West Main Avenue
1052 ft · 30 sec · West Main Avenue
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Continue on Northwest Main Avenue
1809 ft · 51 sec · Northwest Main Avenue
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Continue on East Main Street
837 ft · 24 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on East Main Avenue
2392 ft · 1 min · East Main Avenue
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Continue on Sunset Highway
7.8 mi · 10 min · Sunset Highway
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Continue on West Watson Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Watson Street
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Continue on Sunset Highway
19.7 mi · 25 min · Sunset Highway
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Continue on Morgan Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Morgan Street
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Continue on Sunset Highway
11.9 mi · 15 min · Sunset Highway
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Continue on West Broadway Avenue
1 mi · 3 min · West Broadway Avenue
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Continue on Sunset Highway
12.5 mi · 19 min · Sunset Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on West Sunset Highway
1.8 mi · 4 min · West Sunset Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Sunset Highway
29 m · 2 sec · West Sunset Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto West Sunset Highway
1.6 km · 3 min · West Sunset Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Sunset Highway
30 m · 2 sec · West Sunset Highway
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Exit the rotary onto West Sunset Highway
2 mi · 4 min · West Sunset Highway
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Turn straight
13.3 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 27
2039 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left onto North Pines Road
45 m · 11 sec · North Pines Road
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
United States Postal Service
Almira City Hall
Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Almira.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chelan and Spokane Valley. Straight-line distance: 129.51 mi (208.42 km).
#1 Chelan
City in Washington
| Population | 4,245 |
| Coordinates | 47.8409700, -120.0164600 |
| Altitude | 344 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Spokane Valley
The most populous city in Spokane County, Washington.
| Population | 102,893 |
| Coordinates | 47.6732300, -117.2393700 |
| Altitude | 615 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Pines Road (-117.239528, 47.673234)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 259 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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