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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.12 mi
01h 12m
Flight
29.63 mi
47.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.63 mi
Kilometers
47.69 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.12 mi
Kilometers
62.96 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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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 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wellpinit
Wed, Sep 23, 10:15 AM PDT
Return by in Chewelah
Wed, Sep 23, 11:28 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chewelah
2026-09-23T09:03
Arrive Wellpinit
Wed, Sep 23, 10:15 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:04 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chewelah
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Springdale
WA

Town in Washington, USA

From Chewelah
19.5 mi
00h 36m
To Wellpinit
19.6 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph S
Destination
69°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on North Park Street

    4.7 mi · 5 min · North Park Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Highway 231

    3.3 mi · 6 min · State Highway 231

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto 4th Avenue

    1573 ft · 32 sec · 4th Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 231

    9.1 mi · 16 min · State Highway 231

  5. 5

    Continue on North 2nd Street

    109 m · 7 sec · North 2nd Street

  6. 6

    Continue on West Shaffer Avenue

    715 ft · 14 sec · West Shaffer Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    3151 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 231

    11.2 mi · 20 min · State Highway 231

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Ford-Wellpinit Road

    9.6 mi · 23 min · Ford-Wellpinit Road

  10. 10

    Turn right

    529 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    8 m · 2 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chewelah and Wellpinit.

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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 231
23.7 mi · 60%
Ford-Wellpinit Road
9.55 mi · 24%
North Park Street
4.7 mi · 12%
North Main Street
0.6 mi · 2%
4th Avenue
0.3 mi · 1%
West Shaffer Avenue
0.14 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
29.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Springdale
00h 36m from Chewelah
Leave By
4:04 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Loon Lake, WA

9 mi away
State Highway 292 & Colville Road
BUS

Deer Park, WA

23 mi away
822 South Main Street
BUS

Chewelah, WA

25 mi away
10 West Colville Avenue
RAIL

Spokane Intermodal Center

51 mi away
221 W. 1st Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chewelah and Wellpinit. Straight-line distance: 29.63 mi (47.69 km).

Chewelah

#1 Chewelah

City in Stevens County, Washington, United States

Population2,684
Coordinates48.2762900, -117.7155200
Altitude508
CountryUnited States
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#2 Wellpinit

Situated within the rural terrain of Stevens County in eastern Washington, this unincorporated community rests at an elevation of 2411 feet.

Population0
Coordinates47.8879400, -117.9880300
Altitude735
CountryUnited States
Start: Chewelah (-117.71552, 48.27629)
End: Wellpinit (-117.98803, 47.88794)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.23 L · about $7.67
Round trip
$15.33
2.76 gal · 10.46 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Washington · Sep 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Chewelah and Wellpinit. The current time is 09:03:19.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.