How far is Coulee Dam, WA from Spokane, WA?
The driving distance from Coulee Dam, WA to Spokane, WA is about 88 miles (141.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.8 miles (120.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Coulee Dam and Spokane.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coulee Dam and Spokane.
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Start on Marina Way
28 m · 5 sec · Marina Way
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Continue on Roosevelt Way
755 ft · 21 sec · Roosevelt Way
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Continue on State Highway 155
1290 ft · 28 sec · State Highway 155
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Turn left onto Columbia Avenue
1169 ft · 33 sec · Columbia Avenue
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Continue on State Route 155
916 ft · 26 sec · State Route 155
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Continue on Coulee Corridor
1.7 mi · 4 min · Coulee Corridor
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Turn left onto Federal Avenue
1626 ft · 36 sec · Federal Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Spokane Way
1392 ft · 28 sec · Spokane Way
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Continue on East Grand Coulee Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · East Grand Coulee Avenue
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Continue on State Route 174
17.8 mi · 22 min · State Route 174
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Continue straight
2761 ft · 43 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sunset Highway
1723 ft · 25 sec · 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
3.8 mi · 5 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 Coulee Dam and Spokane.
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
Continue on Sunset Highway
19.7 mi · 00h 25m
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 Coulee Dam and Sunny near Spokane.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Coulee Dam to Spokane?
The road trip is about 88 miles (141.7 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Davenport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44 miles from Coulee Dam and 44.1 miles from Spokane.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.8 miles (120.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 2:56 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.27 one way or $32.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Coulee Dam and Sunny near Spokane.
Stop Ideas Near Davenport
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 Davenport.
Spokane Intermodal Center
Deer Park, WA
Loon Lake, WA
Ritzville, Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Coulee Dam and Spokane. Straight-line distance: 74.83 mi (120.42 km).
#1 Coulee Dam
Town in Washington, USA
| Population | 1,083 |
| Coordinates | 47.9654300, -118.9761300 |
| Altitude | 349 |
| 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: 142 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $16.27 | $32.55 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $17.31 | $34.63 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $17.95 | $35.90 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $17.00 | $34.00 |
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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