How far is Kettle Falls, WA from Spokane, WA?

The driving distance from Kettle Falls, WA to Spokane, WA is about 79.7 miles (128.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.8 miles (115.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m 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
79.65 mi
01h 38m
Flight
71.79 mi
115.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.79 mi
Kilometers
115.53 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.65 mi
Kilometers
128.18 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spokane
Wed, Apr 22, 11:18 PM PDT
Return by in Kettle Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 12:57 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kettle Falls
2026-04-22T21:39
Arrive Spokane
Wed, Apr 22, 11:18 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:12 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kettle Falls
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
Springdale
WA

Town in Washington, USA

From Kettle Falls
39.8 mi
00h 49m
To Spokane
39.9 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph W
Destination
55°F
Wednesday

Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Kettle Falls and Spokane.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kettle Falls and Spokane.

  1. 1

    Start on East 3rd Avenue

    1773 ft · 43 sec · East 3rd Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on North Highway 395

    7.8 mi · 12 min · North Highway 395

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Railroad Street

    15 m · 1 sec · North Railroad Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto North Railroad Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Railroad Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Main Street

    41 m · 2 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the rotary

    33 m · 2 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto South Main Street

    38.3 mi · 48 min · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    38 m · 2 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    56 m · 2 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    10.1 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    42 m · 2 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    1.5 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    27 m · 1 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    12 mi · 15 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 395: Spokane

    2.9 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Country Homes Boulevard

    3271 ft · 2 min · North Country Homes Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Wall Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Wall Street

  18. 18

    Continue on North Monroe Street

    4.7 mi · 12 min · North Monroe Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Main Avenue

    141 m · 20 sec · West Main Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right

    8 m · 9 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Gorge Trail

    48 m · 17 sec · South Gorge Trail

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Gorge Trail

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kettle Falls and Spokane.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
0 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Main Street
51.4 mi · 65%
North Highway 395
7.78 mi · 10%
North Monroe Street
4.65 mi · 6%
US 395
2.9 mi · 4%
North Railroad Street
1.06 mi · 1%
North Wall Street
0.72 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Main Street

Turn straight onto South Main Street

38.3 mi · 00h 48m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
71.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Springdale
00h 49m from Kettle Falls
Leave By
3:12 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Kettle Falls and Rain near Spokane.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kettle Falls to Spokane?

The road trip is about 79.7 miles (128.2 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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 39.8 miles from Kettle Falls and 39.9 miles from Spokane.

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

The direct path is about 71.8 miles (115.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 3:12 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.70 one way or $29.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Kettle Falls and Rain near Spokane.

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 Kettle Falls and Spokane. Straight-line distance: 71.79 mi (115.53 km).

Kettle Falls

#1 Kettle Falls

City in Stevens County, Washington, United States

Population1,641
Coordinates48.6107400, -118.0558200
Altitude497
CountryUnited States
Spokane

#2 Spokane

The second most populous city in Washington.

Population222,050
Coordinates47.6596600, -117.4290800
Altitude571
CountryUnited States
Start: (-118.055816, 48.610708)
End: West Main Avenue (-117.429081, 47.659029)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.81 gal
10.64 L · about $14.70
Round trip
$29.41
5.62 gal · 21.28 L
Estimated CO2
25 kg one way
Round trip: 49.9 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $14.70 $29.41
Mid-grade $5.57 $15.64 $31.29
Premium $5.77 $16.22 $32.43
Diesel $5.47 $15.36 $30.72

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Kettle Falls and Spokane. The current time is 21:39:08.

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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.