How far is Soap Lake, WA from Spokane Valley, WA?
The driving distance from Soap Lake, WA to Spokane Valley, WA is about 125.9 miles (202.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.8 miles (171.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m 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 10m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Soap Lake and Spokane Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Soap Lake and Spokane Valley.
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Start on Division Street North
8 m · 1 sec · Division Street North
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Continue on Main Avenue East
1783 ft · 1 min · Main Avenue East
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Turn right onto Daisy Street South
20.2 mi · 30 min · Daisy Street South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 17
29 m · 1 sec · State Route 17
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 17
3.7 mi · 4 min · State Route 17
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Turn left onto Coulee Corridor
1.2 mi · 2 min · Coulee Corridor
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Take the exit right
98.3 mi · 1 hr 46 min
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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 Soap Lake and Spokane Valley.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Coulee Corridor
Take the exit right
98.3 mi · 01h 46m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Soap Lake 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 Soap Lake to Spokane Valley?
The road trip is about 125.9 miles (202.6 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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 67.7 miles from Soap Lake and 58.3 miles from Spokane Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.8 miles (171.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 2:08 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.23 one way or $46.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Soap Lake and Mostly Sunny 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.
Ritzville, Washington
Moses Lake, Washington
Colfax, Washington
Ephrata
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Soap Lake and Spokane Valley. Straight-line distance: 106.83 mi (171.93 km).
#1 Soap Lake
City in Grant County, Washington, United States
| Population | 1,608 |
| Coordinates | 47.3893100, -119.4905900 |
| Altitude | 337 |
| 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: 203 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 34m |
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 | $23.23 | $46.47 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $24.72 | $49.43 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $25.62 | $51.25 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $24.27 | $48.55 |
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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