How far is Palouse, WA from Spokane Valley, WA?

The driving distance from Palouse, WA to Spokane Valley, WA is about 73.3 miles (118 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.3 miles (85.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
73.32 mi
01h 21m
Flight
53.28 mi
85.74 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Palouse.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.28 mi
Kilometers
85.74 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.32 mi
Kilometers
117.99 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spokane Valley
Tue, May 5, 3:58 AM PDT
Return by in Palouse
Tue, May 5, 5:19 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palouse
2026-05-05T02:37
Arrive Spokane Valley
Tue, May 5, 3:58 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:48 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Palouse
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
Rosalia
WA

Town in Washington

From Palouse
36.6 mi
00h 40m
To Spokane Valley
36.7 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph NE
Destination
73°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Palouse and Spokane Valley.

  1. 1

    Start on North Beach Street

    41 m · 8 sec · North Beach Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    83 m · 8 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Bridge Street

    131 m · 15 sec · North Bridge Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Echanove Avenue

    890 ft · 30 sec · Echanove Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on North Division Street

    7.7 mi · 12 min · North Division Street

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 27

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Highway 27

  7. 7

    Continue on East Main Street

    2014 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North 4th Street

    12 mi · 18 min · North 4th Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North 1st Street

    2522 ft · 1 min · North 1st Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 271

    8.4 mi · 12 min · State Highway 271

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right toward US 195 North, Spokane

    882 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    32.2 mi · 41 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Spokane, City Center

    1337 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    10 mi · 12 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 27

    2039 ft · 52 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Pines Road

    45 m · 11 sec · North Pines Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pines Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North 4th Street
12 mi · 16%
I 90 East
10.2 mi · 14%
State Highway 271
8.38 mi · 11%
North Division Street
7.71 mi · 11%
State Highway 27
0.98 mi · 1%
North 1st Street
0.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

32.2 mi · 00h 41m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20 mi
53.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rosalia
00h 40m from Palouse
Leave By
3:48 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Palouse and Sunny near Spokane Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Palouse to Spokane Valley?

The road trip is about 73.3 miles (118 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Rosalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.6 miles from Palouse and 36.7 miles from Spokane Valley.

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

The direct path is about 53.3 miles (85.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 3:48 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.55 one way or $27.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Palouse and Sunny near Spokane Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Rosalia

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 Rosalia and the surrounding midpoint area.
Oakesdale City Park
Scenic stop 12.9 mi away

Oakesdale City Park

Oakesdale , WA
206 Steptoe Ave, Oakesdale, WA 99158
Rating 4.3/5 9 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 6.8 mi away

Malden City Hall

Malden , WA
204 W Moreland Ave, Malden, WA 99149
Rating 2.0/5 1 reviews City government office
Homestead General Store
Nearby stop 14.6 mi away

Homestead General Store

Tekoa , WA
116 N Crosby St, Tekoa, WA 99033
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews Antique store

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Colfax, Washington

40 mi away
610 South Main St.
RAIL

Spokane Intermodal Center

47 mi away
221 W. 1st Avenue
BUS

Pullman, Washington

57 mi away
1002 Northwest Nye St.
BUS

Moscow, Idaho

63 mi away
120 West 6th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palouse and Spokane Valley. Straight-line distance: 53.28 mi (85.74 km).

Palouse

#1 Palouse

City in Washington, USA

Population1,055
Coordinates46.9101700, -117.0757300
Altitude742
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: North Beach Street (-117.075712, 46.910171)
End: North Pines Road (-117.239528, 47.673234)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.59 gal
9.79 L · about $13.55
Round trip
$27.11
5.18 gal · 19.58 L
Estimated CO2
23 kg one way
Round trip: 46 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $13.55 $27.11
Mid-grade $5.57 $14.42 $28.84
Premium $5.77 $14.95 $29.89
Diesel $5.47 $14.16 $28.32

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Palouse and Spokane Valley. The current time is 02:37:21.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.