How far is Grand Coulee, WA from Spokane, WA?

The driving distance from Grand Coulee, WA to Spokane, WA is about 85.5 miles (137.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.6 miles (121.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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
85.47 mi
01h 41m
Flight
75.61 mi
121.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.61 mi
Kilometers
121.69 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.47 mi
Kilometers
137.55 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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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 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spokane
Sun, Apr 19, 6:21 AM PDT
Return by in Grand Coulee
Sun, Apr 19, 8:02 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grand Coulee
2026-04-19T04:40
Arrive Spokane
Sun, Apr 19, 6:21 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:08 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grand Coulee
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 Grand Coulee
42.7 mi
00h 50m
To Spokane
42.8 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SE
Destination
69°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grand Coulee and Spokane.

  1. 1

    Start on Spokane Way

    2587 ft · 1 min · Spokane Way

  2. 2

    Continue on East Grand Coulee Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Grand Coulee Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on State Route 174

    17.8 mi · 22 min · State Route 174

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    2761 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

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

    1723 ft · 25 sec · Sunset Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on West Main Avenue

    1052 ft · 30 sec · West Main Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Northwest Main Avenue

    1809 ft · 51 sec · Northwest Main Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on East Main Street

    837 ft · 24 sec · East Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on East Main Avenue

    2392 ft · 1 min · East Main Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Sunset Highway

    7.8 mi · 10 min · Sunset Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on West Watson Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Watson Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Sunset Highway

    19.7 mi · 25 min · Sunset Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Morgan Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Morgan Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Sunset Highway

    11.9 mi · 15 min · Sunset Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on West Broadway Avenue

    1 mi · 3 min · West Broadway Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Sunset Highway

    12.5 mi · 19 min · Sunset Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on West Sunset Highway

    1.8 mi · 4 min · West Sunset Highway

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Sunset Highway

    29 m · 2 sec · West Sunset Highway

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto West Sunset Highway

    1.6 km · 3 min · West Sunset Highway

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Sunset Highway

    30 m · 2 sec · West Sunset Highway

  21. 21

    Exit the rotary onto West Sunset Highway

    2 mi · 4 min · West Sunset Highway

  22. 22

    Turn straight

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Maple Street, Lincoln Street, Walnut Street

    1203 ft · 31 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on West 5th Avenue

    117 m · 13 sec · West 5th Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto West Freeway Avenue

    1151 ft · 33 sec · West Freeway Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on West 4th Avenue

    1027 ft · 31 sec · West 4th Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on West 4th Avenue

    51 m · 5 sec · West 4th Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on South Lincoln Street

    2275 ft · 1 min · South Lincoln Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto West Main Avenue

    846 ft · 35 sec · West Main Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right

    8 m · 9 sec

  31. 31

    Turn left onto South Gorge Trail

    48 m · 17 sec · South Gorge Trail

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Gorge Trail

Car Route Details

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

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
37.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunset Highway
52.3 mi · 61%
State Route 174
18.3 mi · 21%
West Sunset Highway
4.8 mi · 6%
West Broadway Avenue
1.05 mi · 1%
Morgan Street
0.89 mi · 1%
East Grand Coulee Avenue
0.82 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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
75.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Davenport
00h 50m from Grand Coulee
Leave By
3:08 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Grand Coulee and Partly Sunny near Spokane.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Grand Coulee to Spokane?

The road trip is about 85.5 miles (137.6 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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 42.7 miles from Grand Coulee and 42.8 miles from Spokane.

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

The direct path is about 75.6 miles (121.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 3:08 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.80 one way or $31.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Grand Coulee and Partly Sunny near Spokane.

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 Grand Coulee and Spokane. Straight-line distance: 75.61 mi (121.69 km).

Grand Coulee

#1 Grand Coulee

City in Grant County, Washington, United States

Population1,050
Coordinates47.9415400, -119.0033500
Altitude452
CountryUnited States
Spokane

#2 Spokane

The second most populous city in Washington.

Population222,050
Coordinates47.6596600, -117.4290800
Altitude571
CountryUnited States
Start: Spokane Way (-119.003384, 47.941536)
End: West Main Avenue (-117.429081, 47.659029)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.02 gal
11.42 L · about $15.80
Round trip
$31.61
6.04 gal · 22.84 L
Estimated CO2
26.8 kg one way
Round trip: 53.7 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $15.80 $31.61
Mid-grade $5.57 $16.81 $33.62
Premium $5.77 $17.43 $34.86
Diesel $5.47 $16.51 $33.02

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Grand Coulee and Spokane. The current time is 04:40:25.

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.