How far is Cheney, WA from Spring Valley, WA?

The driving distance from Cheney, WA to Spring Valley, WA is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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
26.23 mi
00h 46m
Flight
20.04 mi
32.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.04 mi
Kilometers
32.25 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.23 mi
Kilometers
42.22 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spring Valley
Fri, Apr 17, 9:29 PM PDT
Return by in Cheney
Fri, Apr 17, 10:16 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cheney
2026-04-17T20:42
Arrive Spring Valley
Fri, Apr 17, 9:29 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cheney
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
Spangle
WA

City in Spokane County, Washington, United States

From Cheney
13.1 mi
00h 23m
To Spring Valley
13.1 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW
Destination
52°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cheney and Spring Valley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cheney and Spring Valley.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    50 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto F Street

    1183 ft · 32 sec · F Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South Cheney Spangle Road

    8.3 mi · 12 min · South Cheney Spangle Road

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on West Cheney Spangle Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · West Cheney Spangle Road

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto West Bradshaw Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Bradshaw Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    752 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right

    5.3 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Plaza

    1575 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Cheney Plaza Road

    898 ft · 25 sec · South Cheney Plaza Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Old Highway 195

    2.8 mi · 7 min · South Old Highway 195

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Prairie View Road

    4 mi · 10 min · East Prairie View Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Spring Valley Road

    1759 ft · 1 min · East Spring Valley Road

  13. 13

    Turn right

    50 m · 12 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cheney and Spring Valley.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Cheney Spangle Road
8.25 mi · 31%
East Prairie View Road
4.04 mi · 15%
West Cheney Spangle Road
2.83 mi · 11%
South Old Highway 195
2.81 mi · 11%
West Bradshaw Road
1.88 mi · 7%
East Spring Valley Road
0.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Cheney Spangle Road

Continue on South Cheney Spangle Road

8.25 mi · 00h 12m

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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
20.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spangle
00h 23m from Cheney
Leave By
4:56 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cheney and Mostly Sunny near Spring Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cheney to Spring Valley?

The road trip is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Spangle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.1 miles from Cheney and 13.1 miles from Spring Valley.

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

The direct path is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.81 one way or $9.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cheney and Mostly Sunny near Spring Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Spangle

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

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

RAIL

Spokane Intermodal Center

26 mi away
221 W. 1st Avenue
BUS

Deer Park, WA

58 mi away
822 South Main Street
BUS

Colfax, Washington

61 mi away
610 South Main St.
BUS

Loon Lake, WA

73 mi away
State Highway 292 & Colville Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cheney and Spring Valley. Straight-line distance: 20.04 mi (32.25 km).

Cheney

#1 Cheney

City in the U.

Population12,930
Coordinates47.4873900, -117.5757600
Altitude717
CountryUnited States
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#2 Spring Valley

Spring Valley is a place in Washington, United States.

Population0
Coordinates47.2746200, -117.2846300
Altitude733
CountryUnited States
Start: Cheney (-117.57576, 47.48739)
End: Spring Valley (-117.28463, 47.27462)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.92 gal
3.5 L · about $4.81
Round trip
$9.63
1.84 gal · 7 L
Estimated CO2
8.2 kg one way
Round trip: 16.4 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $4.81 $9.63
Mid-grade $5.57 $5.12 $10.24
Premium $5.77 $5.31 $10.62
Diesel $5.47 $5.03 $10.06

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Cheney and Spring Valley. The current time is 20:42:56.

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.