How far is Royal City, WA from Spokane Valley, WA?
The driving distance from Royal City, WA to Spokane Valley, WA is about 142.7 miles (229.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 124.1 miles (199.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Small city, county seat of Adams County, Washington, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Royal City and Spokane Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Royal City and Spokane Valley.
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Start on the route
65 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto Royal Avenue Northwest
149 m · 13 sec · Royal Avenue Northwest
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Continue on Royal Avenue Southwest
955 ft · 29 sec · Royal Avenue Southwest
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 26 West
43.6 mi · 58 min · State Route 26 West
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Take the ramp left toward US 395 North: Ritzville, Spokane
2120 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
86.7 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
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Merge slight right
11.3 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 27
2039 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left onto North Pines Road
45 m · 11 sec · North Pines Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Pines Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Royal City and Spokane Valley.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
86.7 mi · 01h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny leaving Royal City and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain near Spokane Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Royal City to Spokane Valley?
The road trip is about 142.7 miles (229.6 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?
Ritzville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.3 miles from Royal City and 71.4 miles from Spokane Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 124.1 miles (199.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 2:00 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.37 one way or $52.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny around Royal City and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain near Spokane Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Ritzville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Ritzville Park
Ritzville City Hall
Ritzville Fire Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ritzville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Royal City and Spokane Valley. Straight-line distance: 124.12 mi (199.75 km).
#1 Royal City
City in Grant County, Washington, United States
| Population | 2,237 |
| Coordinates | 46.9009700, -119.6305900 |
| Altitude | 324 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Spokane Valley
The most populous city in Spokane County, Washington.
| Population | 102,893 |
| Coordinates | 47.6732300, -117.2393700 |
| Altitude | 615 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Pines Road (-117.239528, 47.673234)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 230 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.23 | $26.37 | $52.75 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $28.06 | $56.12 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $29.09 | $58.17 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $27.55 | $55.11 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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