How far is Spokane, WA from Kettle Falls, WA?

The driving distance from Spokane, WA to Kettle Falls, WA is about 80.1 miles (128.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.8 miles (115.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m 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
80.11 mi
01h 52m
Flight
71.79 mi
115.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.79 mi
Kilometers
115.53 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.11 mi
Kilometers
128.93 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kettle Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 1:05 AM PDT
Return by in Spokane
Thu, Apr 23, 2:57 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spokane
2026-04-22T23:12
Arrive Kettle Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 1:05 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM PDT

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

Leave by
2:44 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
Springdale
WA

Town in Washington, USA

From Spokane
40 mi
00h 56m
To Kettle Falls
40.1 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Wednesday

Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spokane and Kettle Falls.

  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

    38.2 mi · 48 min

  17. 17

    Turn slight right

    29 m · 2 sec

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Main Street

    80 m · 7 sec · South Railroad Street

  19. 19

    Exit the rotary onto South Railroad Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Railroad Street

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Highway 395

    58 m · 3 sec · North Highway 395

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto North Highway 395

    7.8 mi · 12 min · North Highway 395

  22. 22

    Continue on East 3rd Avenue

    1773 ft · 43 sec · East 3rd Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
0 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Division Street
29.9 mi · 37%
North Highway 395
7.81 mi · 10%
South Railroad Street
1.07 mi · 1%
North Ruby Street
0.92 mi · 1%
North Washington Street
0.86 mi · 1%
West Main Avenue
0.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn straight

38.2 mi · 00h 48m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
71.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Springdale
00h 56m from Spokane
Leave By
2:44 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Spokane and Rain Showers Likely near Kettle Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spokane to Kettle Falls?

The road trip is about 80.1 miles (128.9 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

Springdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40 miles from Spokane and 40.1 miles from Kettle Falls.

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

The direct path is about 71.8 miles (115.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 2:44 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.81 one way or $29.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Spokane and Rain Showers Likely near Kettle Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Springdale

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

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

BUS

Loon Lake, WA

9 mi away
State Highway 292 & Colville Road
BUS

Deer Park, WA

23 mi away
822 South Main Street
BUS

Chewelah, WA

25 mi away
10 West Colville Avenue
RAIL

Spokane Intermodal Center

51 mi away
221 W. 1st Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spokane and Kettle Falls. Straight-line distance: 71.79 mi (115.53 km).

Spokane

#1 Spokane

The second most populous city in Washington.

Population222,050
Coordinates47.6596600, -117.4290800
Altitude571
CountryUnited States
Kettle Falls

#2 Kettle Falls

City in Stevens County, Washington, United States

Population1,641
Coordinates48.6107400, -118.0558200
Altitude497
CountryUnited States
Start: Spokane (-117.42908, 47.65966)
End: Kettle Falls (-118.05582, 48.61074)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.83 gal
10.7 L · about $14.81
Round trip
$29.62
5.66 gal · 21.4 L
Estimated CO2
25.2 kg one way
Round trip: 50.3 kg / 111 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $14.81 $29.62
Mid-grade $5.57 $15.75 $31.51
Premium $5.77 $16.33 $32.66
Diesel $5.47 $15.47 $30.94

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Spokane and Kettle Falls. The current time is 23:12:19.

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.