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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Spokane County, Washington, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on South Gorge Trail
48 m · 21 sec · South Gorge Trail
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Turn right
8 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto West Main Avenue
2568 ft · 2 min · West Main Avenue
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Turn left onto North Washington Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North Washington Street
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Turn right onto West Mission Avenue
1933 ft · 1 min · West Mission Avenue
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Turn left onto North Ruby Street
1.5 km · 2 min · North Ruby Street
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Continue on North Division Street
3.8 mi · 9 min · North Division Street
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Keep slight left to continue on North Division Street
15.1 mi · 20 min · North Division Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
39 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.5 km · 1 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
38 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
10.1 mi · 12 min
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Turn slight right
57 m · 2 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
33 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
77 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight
16.5 mi · 20 min
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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Deer Park.
Deer Park, WA
Loon Lake, WA
Spokane Intermodal Center
Chewelah, WA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spokane and Chewelah. Straight-line distance: 44.62 mi (71.81 km).
#1 Spokane
The second most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 222,050 |
| Coordinates | 47.6596600, -117.4290800 |
| Altitude | 571 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chewelah
City in Stevens County, Washington, United States
| Population | 2,684 |
| Coordinates | 48.2762900, -117.7155200 |
| Altitude | 508 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chewelah (-117.71552, 48.27629)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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