How far is Cheney, WA from Spokane, WA?
The driving distance from Cheney, WA to Spokane, WA is about 16.8 miles (27 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
City in Spokane County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cheney and Spokane.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cheney and Spokane.
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Start on the route
50 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto F Street
42 m · 11 sec · F Street
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Turn left onto 1st Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · 1st Street
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Keep slight right to continue on 1st Street
1444 ft · 29 sec · 1st Street
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Continue on Lt. Col. Michael P. Anderson Memorial Highway
4.2 mi · 6 min · Lt. Col. Michael P. Anderson Memorial Highway
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Take the ramp straight
154 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right
1969 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight right
7.3 mi · 8 min
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Merge slight right
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Maple Street, Lincoln Street, Walnut Street
1203 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on West 5th Avenue
117 m · 13 sec · West 5th Avenue
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Turn straight onto West Freeway Avenue
1151 ft · 33 sec · West Freeway Avenue
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Continue on West 4th Avenue
1027 ft · 31 sec · West 4th Avenue
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Continue on West 4th Avenue
51 m · 5 sec · West 4th Avenue
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Continue on South Lincoln Street
2275 ft · 1 min · South Lincoln Street
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Turn left onto West Main Avenue
846 ft · 35 sec · West Main Avenue
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Turn right
8 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto South Gorge Trail
48 m · 17 sec · South Gorge Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Gorge Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cheney and Spokane.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Lt. Col. Michael P. Anderson Memorial Highway
Merge slight right
7.31 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Light Rain leaving Cheney and Chance Light Rain near Spokane.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cheney to Spokane?
The road trip is about 16.8 miles (27 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Airway Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.4 miles from Cheney and 8.4 miles from Spokane.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.09 one way or $6.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Cheney and Chance Light Rain near Spokane.
Stop Ideas Near Airway Heights
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Medical Lake Parks & Rec Department
Spokane City Building Permits
Spokane City Hall
Cotter and Sons Old City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Airway Heights.
Spokane Intermodal Center
Deer Park, WA
Loon Lake, WA
Chewelah, WA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cheney and Spokane. Straight-line distance: 13.73 mi (22.09 km).
#1 Cheney
City in the U.
| Population | 12,930 |
| Coordinates | 47.4873900, -117.5757600 |
| Altitude | 717 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Spokane
The second most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 222,050 |
| Coordinates | 47.6596600, -117.4290800 |
| Altitude | 571 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Main Avenue (-117.429081, 47.659029)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $3.09 | $6.17 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $3.28 | $6.57 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $3.40 | $6.81 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $3.23 | $6.45 |
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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