How far is Spokane, WA from Waterville, WA?
The driving distance from Spokane, WA to Waterville, WA is about 135.8 miles (218.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 123 miles (197.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 07m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spokane and Waterville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spokane and Waterville.
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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
2139 ft · 1 min · North Monroe Street
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Turn slight right onto West Freeway Avenue
643 ft · 18 sec · West Freeway Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway Avenue
57 m · 5 sec · West Freeway Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West: Seattle
1245 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 2 West
3.9 mi · 6 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Sunset Highway
24 m · 2 sec · West Sunset Highway
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Exit the rotary onto West Sunset Highway
1.6 km · 2 min · West Sunset Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Sunset Highway
36 m · 2 sec · West Sunset Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto West Sunset Highway
1.7 mi · 4 min · West Sunset Highway
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Continue on West Sunset Highway
123 m · 20 sec · West Sunset Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on West Sunset Highway
12.5 mi · 19 min · West Sunset Highway
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Continue on East Broadway Avenue
1 mi · 3 min · East Broadway Avenue
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Continue on Sunset Highway
11.9 mi · 15 min · Sunset Highway
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Continue on Morgan Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Morgan Street
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Continue on Sunset Highway
19.7 mi · 25 min · Sunset Highway
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Continue on East Watson Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Watson Street
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Continue on Sunset Highway
7.8 mi · 10 min · Sunset Highway
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Continue on Main Avenue
2392 ft · 1 min · Main Avenue
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Continue on East Main Street
837 ft · 24 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Northwest Main Avenue
1809 ft · 51 sec · Northwest Main Avenue
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Continue on West Main Avenue
1052 ft · 30 sec · West Main Avenue
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Continue on Sunset Highway
27.9 mi · 35 min · Sunset Highway
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Turn left onto Coulee Corridor / Sunset Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Coulee Corridor / Sunset Highway
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Continue on Sunset Highway
37.6 mi · 45 min · Sunset Highway
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Continue on East Poplar Street
2742 ft · 1 min · East Poplar Street
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Turn left onto North Chelan Avenue
766 ft · 25 sec · North Chelan Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Chelan Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spokane and Waterville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Sunset Highway
Continue on Sunset Highway
37.6 mi · 00h 45m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Spokane and Slight Chance Light Rain near Waterville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spokane to Waterville?
The road trip is about 135.8 miles (218.5 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?
Wilbur is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.7 miles from Spokane and 68 miles from Waterville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 123 miles (197.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 10:52 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.07 one way or $50.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Spokane and Slight Chance Light Rain near Waterville.
Stop Ideas Near Wilbur
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Postal Service
Almira City Hall
Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wilbur.
Ritzville, Washington
Ephrata
Ephrata, WA
Moses Lake, Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spokane and Waterville. Straight-line distance: 122.97 mi (197.9 km).
#1 Spokane
The second most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 222,050 |
| Coordinates | 47.6596600, -117.4290800 |
| Altitude | 571 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waterville
Town in Douglas County, Washington
| Population | 1,197 |
| Coordinates | 47.6470800, -120.0711800 |
| Altitude | 800 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waterville (-120.07118, 47.64708)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 219 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $25.07 | $50.13 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $26.67 | $53.33 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $27.64 | $55.29 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $26.19 | $52.37 |
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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