How far is Spokane Valley, WA from Ahtanum, WA?
The driving distance from Spokane Valley, WA to Ahtanum, WA is about 220.4 miles (354.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 176.7 miles (284.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 18m 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 04h 09m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spokane Valley and Ahtanum.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spokane Valley and Ahtanum.
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Start on North Pines Road
820 ft · 27 sec · North Pines Road
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Turn left onto East Montgomery Avenue
47 m · 6 sec · East Montgomery Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left
1753 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Spokane Valley Freeway
11.3 mi · 14 min · Spokane Valley Freeway
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Keep slight left
56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight left
110.3 mi · 1 hr 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
30.2 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 west, North 1st Street
96 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 12 west, North 1st Street
1748 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward North 40th Avenue, Fruitvale BOulevard
3102 ft · 1 min
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Continue on North 40th Avenue
3 mi · 7 min · North 40th Avenue
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Turn right onto Loren Place
112 m · 13 sec · Loren Place
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Continue on South 42th Avenue
741 ft · 27 sec · South 42th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Washington Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · West Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto South 64th Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · South 64th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Ahtanum Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Ahtanum Road
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Turn right onto South 84th Avenue
108 m · 18 sec · South 84th Avenue
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Turn left onto Aspen Road
110 m · 14 sec · Aspen Road
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Turn right onto South 85th Avenue
33 m · 4 sec · South 85th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 85th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spokane Valley and Ahtanum.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Spokane Valley Freeway
Keep slight left
110 mi · 01h 58m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Spokane Valley and Sunny near Ahtanum.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spokane Valley to Ahtanum?
The road trip is about 220.4 miles (354.7 km) and usually takes 04h 09m 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?
Moses Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110 miles from Spokane Valley and 110.4 miles from Ahtanum.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 176.7 miles (284.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.7 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 8:42 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.71 one way or $81.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Spokane Valley and Sunny near Ahtanum.
Stop Ideas Near Moses Lake
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 Moses Lake.
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Ephrata, WA
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spokane Valley and Ahtanum. Straight-line distance: 176.66 mi (284.31 km).
#1 Spokane Valley
The most populous city in Spokane County, Washington.
| Population | 102,893 |
| Coordinates | 47.6732300, -117.2393700 |
| Altitude | 615 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ahtanum
Census designated place
| Population | 3,601 |
| Coordinates | 46.5595700, -120.6220100 |
| Altitude | 380 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ahtanum (-120.62201, 46.55957)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 355 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 44m |
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 | $40.71 | $81.43 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $43.31 | $86.62 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $44.90 | $89.80 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $42.53 | $85.07 |
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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