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

The driving distance from Ritzville, WA to Spokane Valley, WA is about 69.2 miles (111.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.3 miles (105.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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
69.15 mi
01h 06m
Flight
65.32 mi
105.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.32 mi
Kilometers
105.12 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.15 mi
Kilometers
111.29 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spokane Valley
Sat, May 30, 3:29 AM PDT
Return by in Ritzville
Sat, May 30, 4:35 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ritzville
2026-05-30T02:23
Arrive Spokane Valley
Sat, May 30, 3:29 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ritzville
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
Sprague
WA

City in Lincoln County, Washington, United States

From Ritzville
34.1 mi
00h 33m
To Spokane Valley
35 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Avenue

    1 m · 6 sec · East Main Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Division Street

    713 ft · 32 sec · North Division Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East 1st Avenue

    2929 ft · 1 min · East 1st Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on East Danekas Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · East Danekas Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Schoessler Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · East Schoessler Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    1359 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    51.4 mi · 55 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    11.3 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 27

    2039 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Pines Road

    45 m · 11 sec · North Pines Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pines Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ritzville 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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Schoessler Road
63.9 mi · 92%
East Danekas Road
3.34 mi · 5%
East 1st Avenue
0.55 mi · 1%
WA 27
0.39 mi · 1%
North Division Street
0.13 mi
North Pines Road
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

East Schoessler Road

Merge slight left

51.4 mi · 00h 55m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
65.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sprague
00h 33m from Ritzville
Leave By
4:18 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Ritzville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Spokane Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 69.2 miles (111.3 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Sprague is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.1 miles from Ritzville and 35 miles from Spokane Valley.

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

The direct path is about 65.3 miles (105.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 4:18 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.77 one way or $25.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Ritzville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Spokane Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Sprague

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 Sprague and the surrounding midpoint area.
Medical Lake Parks & Rec Department
Scenic stop 12.6 mi away

Medical Lake Parks & Rec Department

Medical Lake , WA
124 S Lefevre St, Medical Lake, WA 99022
Rating 4.3/5 96 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.5 mi away

Cheney City Utility Billing

Cheney , WA
609 2nd St, Cheney, WA 99004
Rating 1.5/5 17 reviews City government office
Medical Lake City Hall
Nearby stop 12.6 mi away

Medical Lake City Hall

Medical Lake , WA
124 S Lefevre St, Medical Lake, WA 99022
Rating 4.4/5 8 reviews Fire station

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Ritzville, Washington

36 mi away
1503 South Smittys Blvd.
RAIL

Spokane Intermodal Center

58 mi away
221 W. 1st Avenue
BUS

Colfax, Washington

66 mi away
610 South Main St.
BUS

Deer Park, WA

81 mi away
822 South Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ritzville and Spokane Valley. Straight-line distance: 65.32 mi (105.12 km).

Ritzville

#1 Ritzville

Small city, county seat of Adams County, Washington, USA

Population1,641
Coordinates47.1275500, -118.3799900
Altitude554
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 Division Street (-118.38, 47.127544)
End: North Pines Road (-117.239528, 47.673234)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.44 gal
9.24 L · about $12.77
Round trip
$25.54
4.88 gal · 18.48 L
Estimated CO2
21.7 kg one way
Round trip: 43.4 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $12.77 $25.54
Mid-grade $5.57 $13.58 $27.17
Premium $5.77 $14.08 $28.16
Diesel $5.47 $13.34 $26.68

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Ritzville and Spokane Valley. The current time is 02:23:30.

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.