How far is Coulee Dam, WA from Spokane Valley, WA?

The driving distance from Coulee Dam, WA to Spokane Valley, WA is about 96.6 miles (155.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.1 miles (133.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
96.62 mi
01h 51m
Flight
83.06 mi
133.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.06 mi
Kilometers
133.68 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.62 mi
Kilometers
155.5 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spokane Valley
Fri, Apr 17, 10:54 PM PDT
Return by in Coulee Dam
Sat, Apr 18, 12:46 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coulee Dam
2026-04-17T21:02
Arrive Spokane Valley
Fri, Apr 17, 10:54 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM PDT

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

Leave by
2:46 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Coulee Dam
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
Davenport
WA

City in Washington, USA

From Coulee Dam
48.2 mi
00h 55m
To Spokane Valley
48.4 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W
Destination
55°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Coulee Dam and Spokane Valley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Coulee Dam and Spokane Valley.

  1. 1

    Start on Marina Way

    28 m · 5 sec · Marina Way

  2. 2

    Continue on Roosevelt Way

    755 ft · 21 sec · Roosevelt Way

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 155

    1290 ft · 28 sec · State Highway 155

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Columbia Avenue

    1169 ft · 33 sec · Columbia Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on State Route 155

    916 ft · 26 sec · State Route 155

  6. 6

    Continue on Coulee Corridor

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Coulee Corridor

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Federal Avenue

    1626 ft · 36 sec · Federal Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto Spokane Way

    1392 ft · 28 sec · Spokane Way

  9. 9

    Continue on East Grand Coulee Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Grand Coulee Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on State Route 174

    17.8 mi · 22 min · State Route 174

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2761 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Sunset Highway

    1723 ft · 25 sec · Sunset Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on West Main Avenue

    1052 ft · 30 sec · West Main Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Northwest Main Avenue

    1809 ft · 51 sec · Northwest Main Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on East Main Street

    837 ft · 24 sec · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on East Main Avenue

    2392 ft · 1 min · East Main Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Sunset Highway

    7.8 mi · 10 min · Sunset Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on West Watson Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Watson Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Sunset Highway

    19.7 mi · 25 min · Sunset Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Morgan Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Morgan Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Sunset Highway

    11.9 mi · 15 min · Sunset Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on West Broadway Avenue

    1 mi · 3 min · West Broadway Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Sunset Highway

    12.5 mi · 19 min · Sunset Highway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on West Sunset Highway

    1.8 mi · 4 min · West Sunset Highway

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Sunset Highway

    29 m · 2 sec · West Sunset Highway

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto West Sunset Highway

    1.6 km · 3 min · West Sunset Highway

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Sunset Highway

    30 m · 2 sec · West Sunset Highway

  28. 28

    Exit the rotary onto West Sunset Highway

    2 mi · 4 min · West Sunset Highway

  29. 29

    Turn straight

    13.3 mi · 17 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 27

    2039 ft · 52 sec

  31. 31

    Turn left onto North Pines Road

    45 m · 11 sec · North Pines Road

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pines Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Coulee Dam and Spokane Valley.

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
32 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
0 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunset Highway
52.3 mi · 54%
State Route 174
18.3 mi · 19%
West Sunset Highway
4.8 mi · 5%
Coulee Corridor
1.66 mi · 2%
West Broadway Avenue
1.05 mi · 1%
Morgan Street
0.89 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
83.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Davenport
00h 55m from Coulee Dam
Leave By
2:46 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Coulee Dam and Mostly Sunny near Spokane Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Coulee Dam to Spokane Valley?

The road trip is about 96.6 miles (155.5 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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 48.2 miles from Coulee Dam and 48.4 miles from Spokane Valley.

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

The direct path is about 83.1 miles (133.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 2:46 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.84 one way or $35.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Coulee Dam and Mostly Sunny near Spokane Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Davenport

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

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

RAIL

Spokane Intermodal Center

55 mi away
221 W. 1st Avenue
BUS

Deer Park, WA

60 mi away
822 South Main Street
BUS

Loon Lake, WA

60 mi away
State Highway 292 & Colville Road
BUS

Ritzville, Washington

62 mi away
1503 South Smittys Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coulee Dam and Spokane Valley. Straight-line distance: 83.06 mi (133.68 km).

Coulee Dam

#1 Coulee Dam

Town in Washington, USA

Population1,083
Coordinates47.9654300, -118.9761300
Altitude349
CountryUnited States
Spokane Valley

#2 Spokane Valley

The most populous city in Spokane County, Washington.

Population102,893
Coordinates47.6732300, -117.2393700
Altitude615
CountryUnited States
Start: Marina Way (-118.976116, 47.965621)
End: North Pines Road (-117.239528, 47.673234)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.41 gal
12.91 L · about $17.84
Round trip
$35.69
6.82 gal · 25.82 L
Estimated CO2
30.3 kg one way
Round trip: 60.6 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $17.84 $35.69
Mid-grade $5.57 $18.98 $37.97
Premium $5.77 $19.68 $39.36
Diesel $5.47 $18.64 $37.28

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 Coulee Dam and Spokane Valley. The current time is 21:02:42.

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.