How far is Chewelah, WA from Wellpinit, WA?
The driving distance from Chewelah, WA to Wellpinit, WA is about 39.1 miles (63 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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 01h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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 Chewelah and Wellpinit.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chewelah and Wellpinit.
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Start on North Park Street
4.7 mi · 5 min · North Park Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 231
3.3 mi · 6 min · State Highway 231
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Turn slight right onto 4th Avenue
1573 ft · 32 sec · 4th Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 231
9.1 mi · 16 min · State Highway 231
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Continue on North 2nd Street
109 m · 7 sec · North 2nd Street
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Continue on West Shaffer Avenue
715 ft · 14 sec · West Shaffer Avenue
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Turn right onto North Main Street
3151 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 231
11.2 mi · 20 min · State Highway 231
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Turn right onto Ford-Wellpinit Road
9.6 mi · 23 min · Ford-Wellpinit Road
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Turn right
529 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right
8 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chewelah and Wellpinit.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 231
Continue on State Highway 231
11.2 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Chewelah and Mostly Cloudy near Wellpinit.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chewelah to Wellpinit?
The road trip is about 39.1 miles (63 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Springdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.5 miles from Chewelah and 19.6 miles from Wellpinit.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:04 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.67 one way or $15.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Chewelah and Mostly Cloudy near Wellpinit.
Stop Ideas Near Springdale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Springdale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chewelah and Wellpinit. Straight-line distance: 29.63 mi (47.69 km).
#1 Chewelah
City in Stevens County, Washington, United States
| Population | 2,684 |
| Coordinates | 48.2762900, -117.7155200 |
| Altitude | 508 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wellpinit
Situated within the rural terrain of Stevens County in eastern Washington, this unincorporated community rests at an elevation of 2411 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.8879400, -117.9880300 |
| Altitude | 735 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wellpinit (-117.98803, 47.88794)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.56 | $7.67 | $15.33 |
| Mid-grade | $5.81 | $8.02 | $16.04 |
| Premium | $6.08 | $8.39 | $16.78 |
| Diesel | $7.46 | $10.30 | $20.60 |
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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