How far is Spokane, WA from Chewelah, WA?

The driving distance from Spokane, WA to Chewelah, WA is about 49.1 miles (79 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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
49.11 mi
01h 10m
Flight
44.62 mi
71.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.62 mi
Kilometers
71.81 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.11 mi
Kilometers
79.03 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chewelah
Tue, May 12, 7:19 PM PDT
Return by in Spokane
Tue, May 12, 8:29 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spokane
2026-05-12T18:09
Arrive Chewelah
Tue, May 12, 7:19 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:10 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spokane
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
Deer Park
WA

City in Spokane County, Washington, United States of America

From Spokane
24.5 mi
00h 35m
To Chewelah
24.5 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NE
Destination
86°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spokane and Chewelah.

  1. 1

    Start on South Gorge Trail

    48 m · 21 sec · South Gorge Trail

  2. 2

    Turn right

    8 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Main Avenue

    2568 ft · 2 min · West Main Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Washington Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Washington Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Mission Avenue

    1933 ft · 1 min · West Mission Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Ruby Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Ruby Street

  7. 7

    Continue on North Division Street

    3.8 mi · 9 min · North Division Street

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on North Division Street

    15.1 mi · 20 min · North Division Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    39 m · 2 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout

    1.5 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    38 m · 2 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    10.1 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    57 m · 2 sec

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    33 m · 1 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    77 m · 3 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight

    16.5 mi · 20 min

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Park Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
0 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Division Street
29.9 mi · 61%
North Ruby Street
0.92 mi · 2%
North Washington Street
0.86 mi · 2%
West Main Avenue
0.49 mi · 1%
West Mission Avenue
0.37 mi · 1%
South Gorge Trail
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn straight

16.5 mi · 00h 20m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
44.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Deer Park
00h 35m from Spokane
Leave By
4:10 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Spokane and Mostly Sunny near Chewelah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spokane to Chewelah?

The road trip is about 49.1 miles (79 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Deer Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.5 miles from Spokane and 24.5 miles from Chewelah.

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

The direct path is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 4:10 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.05 one way or $18.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Spokane and Mostly Sunny near Chewelah.

Stop Ideas Near Deer Park

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Deer Park, 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 Deer Park.

BUS

Deer Park, WA

1 mi away
822 South Main Street
BUS

Loon Lake, WA

16 mi away
State Highway 292 & Colville Road
RAIL

Spokane Intermodal Center

33 mi away
221 W. 1st Avenue
BUS

Chewelah, WA

40 mi away
10 West Colville Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spokane and Chewelah. Straight-line distance: 44.62 mi (71.81 km).

Spokane

#1 Spokane

The second most populous city in Washington.

Population222,050
Coordinates47.6596600, -117.4290800
Altitude571
CountryUnited States
Chewelah

#2 Chewelah

City in Stevens County, Washington, United States

Population2,684
Coordinates48.2762900, -117.7155200
Altitude508
CountryUnited States
Start: Spokane (-117.42908, 47.65966)
End: Chewelah (-117.71552, 48.27629)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.73 gal
6.56 L · about $9.05
Round trip
$18.11
3.46 gal · 13.12 L
Estimated CO2
15.4 kg one way
Round trip: 30.7 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $9.05 $18.11
Mid-grade $5.57 $9.63 $19.26
Premium $5.77 $9.98 $19.97
Diesel $5.47 $9.46 $18.92

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Spokane and Chewelah. The current time is 18:09:00.

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.