How far is Spokane, WA from Walla Walla, WA?
The driving distance from Spokane, WA to Walla Walla, WA is about 179.7 miles (289.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.4 miles (190.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 21m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Adams County, Washington, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spokane and Walla Walla.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spokane and Walla Walla.
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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
141 m · 20 sec · West Main Avenue
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Turn right onto North Monroe Street
25 m · 2 sec · North Monroe Street
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Turn slight right
53 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto West Riverside Avenue
1462 ft · 42 sec · West Riverside Avenue
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Continue on West Riverside Avenue
809 ft · 25 sec · West Riverside Avenue
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Turn left onto South Maple Street
1648 ft · 40 sec · South Maple Street
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Take the ramp slight right
856 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
74 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
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Take the exit straight toward US 12 East: Walla Walla, Leviston
1356 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left
1964 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lewis and Clark Trail
43.4 mi · 51 min · Lewis and Clark Trail
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Take the exit slight right
1572 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
6 m · 1 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Northeast Myra Road
80 m · 4 sec · Northeast Myra Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Pine Street
75 m · 3 sec · West Pine Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Pine Street
1.5 km · 1 min · West Pine Street
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Turn right onto North 9th Avenue
1925 ft · 40 sec · North 9th Avenue
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Turn left onto West Rose Street
1518 ft · 28 sec · West Rose Street
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Turn right onto North 5th Avenue
572 ft · 18 sec · North 5th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 5th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spokane and Walla Walla.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
74 mi · 01h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Rain leaving Spokane and Rain near Walla Walla.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spokane to Walla Walla?
The road trip is about 179.7 miles (289.2 km) and usually takes 03h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hatton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.7 miles from Spokane and 90 miles from Walla Walla.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.4 miles (190.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:16 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.18 one way or $66.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Spokane and Rain near Walla Walla.
Stop Ideas Near Hatton
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 Hatton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spokane and Walla Walla. Straight-line distance: 118.36 mi (190.49 km).
#1 Spokane
The second most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 222,050 |
| Coordinates | 47.6596600, -117.4290800 |
| Altitude | 571 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Walla Walla
City in Washington, United States
| Population | 33,096 |
| Coordinates | 46.0645800, -118.3430200 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
End: Walla Walla (-118.34302, 46.06458)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 289 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
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 | $33.18 | $66.35 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $35.29 | $70.59 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $36.59 | $73.18 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $34.66 | $69.32 |
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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