How far is Granite Falls, WA from Spokane Valley, WA?

The driving distance from Granite Falls, WA to Spokane Valley, WA is about 171.9 miles (276.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.9 miles (223.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
171.9 mi
03h 15m
Flight
138.9 mi
223.53 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.9 mi
Kilometers
223.53 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.9 mi
Kilometers
276.65 km
Drive Time
03h 15m

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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 03h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spokane Valley
Fri, Apr 17, 11:18 AM PDT
Return by in Granite Falls
Fri, Apr 17, 2:33 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Granite Falls
2026-04-17T08:02
Arrive Spokane Valley
Fri, Apr 17, 11:18 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:30 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Granite Falls
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Almira
WA

Town of the United States

From Granite Falls
85.8 mi
01h 37m
To Spokane Valley
86.1 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph S
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 Granite Falls and Spokane Valley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Granite Falls and Spokane Valley.

  1. 1

    Start on Lake Street

    780 ft · 42 sec · Lake Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto South Lakeshore Road

    7.2 mi · 13 min · South Lakeshore Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3.2 mi · 6 min

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto West Webster Avenue

    2578 ft · 1 min · West Webster Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Saunders Street

    1189 ft · 38 sec · Saunders Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Woodin Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Woodin Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto SR 150 "Y" Access Highway

    114 m · 8 sec · SR 150 "Y" Access Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on State Route 150

    2.9 mi · 5 min · State Route 150

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2748 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto McNeil Canyon Road

    11.3 mi · 27 min · McNeil Canyon Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Road 14 Northwest

    2345 ft · 47 sec · Road 14 Northwest

  12. 12

    Continue on Road C Northwest

    13.6 mi · 21 min · Road C Northwest

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Sunset Highway

    24.7 mi · 29 min · Sunset Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Coulee Corridor / Sunset Highway

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Coulee Corridor / Sunset Highway

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Sunset Highway

    27.9 mi · 35 min · Sunset Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on West Main Avenue

    1052 ft · 30 sec · West Main Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Northwest Main Avenue

    1809 ft · 51 sec · Northwest Main Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on East Main Street

    837 ft · 24 sec · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on East Main Avenue

    2392 ft · 1 min · East Main Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Sunset Highway

    7.8 mi · 10 min · Sunset Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on West Watson Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Watson Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Sunset Highway

    19.7 mi · 25 min · Sunset Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Morgan Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Morgan Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Sunset Highway

    11.9 mi · 15 min · Sunset Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on West Broadway Avenue

    1 mi · 3 min · West Broadway Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Sunset Highway

    12.5 mi · 19 min · Sunset Highway

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on West Sunset Highway

    1.8 mi · 4 min · West Sunset Highway

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Sunset Highway

    29 m · 2 sec · West Sunset Highway

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto West Sunset Highway

    1.6 km · 3 min · West Sunset Highway

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Sunset Highway

    30 m · 2 sec · West Sunset Highway

  31. 31

    Exit the rotary onto West Sunset Highway

    2 mi · 4 min · West Sunset Highway

  32. 32

    Turn straight

    13.3 mi · 17 min

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 27

    2039 ft · 52 sec

  34. 34

    Turn left onto North Pines Road

    45 m · 11 sec · North Pines Road

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pines Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Granite Falls 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
35 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
0 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunset Highway
105 mi · 61%
Road C Northwest
13.6 mi · 8%
McNeil Canyon Road
11.3 mi · 7%
South Lakeshore Road
7.22 mi · 4%
West Sunset Highway
4.8 mi · 3%
Coulee Corridor / Sunset Highway
4.23 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Sunset Highway

Turn slight right onto Sunset Highway

27.9 mi · 00h 35m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33 mi
138.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Almira
01h 37m from Granite Falls
Leave By
10:30 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Granite Falls 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 Granite Falls to Spokane Valley?

The road trip is about 171.9 miles (276.7 km) and usually takes 03h 15m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Almira is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.8 miles from Granite Falls and 86.1 miles from Spokane Valley.

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

The direct path is about 138.9 miles (223.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 33 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:30 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.76 one way or $63.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Granite Falls and Mostly Sunny near Spokane Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Almira

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Almira and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Postal Service
Practical stop 11.9 mi away

United States Postal Service

Wilbur , WA
5 SW Broadway St, Wilbur, WA 99185
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Post office,Logistics service,Money order service,Shipping and mailing service
Almira City Hall
Meeting point 0.7 mi away

Almira City Hall

Almira , WA
19 N 3rd St, Almira, WA 99103
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office
Community Center
Nearby stop 11.9 mi away

Community Center

Wilbur , WA
1-99 SW Railroad Ave, Wilbur, WA 99185
Rating 3.4/5 9 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Almira.

RAIL

Ephrata

63 mi away
24 Alder St NW
BUS

Ephrata, WA

65 mi away
1352 Basin Street SW
BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

71 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road
BUS

Brewster, Washington

76 mi away
405 Highway 97

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Granite Falls and Spokane Valley. Straight-line distance: 138.9 mi (223.53 km).

Granite Falls

#1 Granite Falls

City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States

Population4,585
Coordinates47.8901300, -120.2136900
Altitude343
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: Lake Street (-120.213009, 47.890255)
End: North Pines Road (-117.239528, 47.673234)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 277 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.07 gal
22.96 L · about $31.76
Round trip
$63.53
12.14 gal · 45.92 L
Estimated CO2
53.9 kg one way
Round trip: 107.9 kg / 238 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $31.76 $63.53
Mid-grade $5.57 $33.79 $67.58
Premium $5.77 $35.03 $70.06
Diesel $5.47 $33.18 $66.37

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Granite Falls and Spokane Valley. The current time is 08:02:40.

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.