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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
220.38 mi
04h 09m
Flight
176.66 mi
284.31 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176.66 mi
Kilometers
284.31 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
220.38 mi
Kilometers
354.66 km
Drive Time
04h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ahtanum
Fri, Apr 17, 1:33 PM PDT
Return by in Spokane Valley
Fri, Apr 17, 5:43 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spokane Valley
2026-04-17T09:24
Arrive Ahtanum
Fri, Apr 17, 1:33 PM PDT
Route Timing
04h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:42 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spokane Valley
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Moses Lake
WA

City in Washington

From Spokane Valley
110 mi
02h 04m
To Ahtanum
110.4 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW
Destination
59°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on North Pines Road

    820 ft · 27 sec · North Pines Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Montgomery Avenue

    47 m · 6 sec · East Montgomery Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left

    1753 ft · 43 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Spokane Valley Freeway

    11.3 mi · 14 min · Spokane Valley Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    110.3 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    30.2 mi · 33 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 west, North 1st Street

    96 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 12 west, North 1st Street

    1748 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward North 40th Avenue, Fruitvale BOulevard

    3102 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on North 40th Avenue

    3 mi · 7 min · North 40th Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Loren Place

    112 m · 13 sec · Loren Place

  15. 15

    Continue on South 42th Avenue

    741 ft · 27 sec · South 42th Avenue

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Washington Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Washington Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South 64th Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · South 64th Avenue

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Ahtanum Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Ahtanum Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South 84th Avenue

    108 m · 18 sec · South 84th Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Aspen Road

    110 m · 14 sec · Aspen Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South 85th Avenue

    33 m · 4 sec · South 85th Avenue

  22. 22

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Spokane Valley Freeway
178 mi · 81%
I 82 East
31.6 mi · 14%
North 40th Avenue
3.64 mi · 2%
US 12 west
2.18 mi · 1%
West Washington Avenue
1.69 mi · 1%
Ahtanum Road
1.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.7 mi
176.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moses Lake
02h 04m from Spokane Valley
Leave By
8:42 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

4 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road
RAIL

Ephrata

29 mi away
24 Alder St NW
BUS

Ephrata, WA

29 mi away
1352 Basin Street SW
BUS

Quincy, Washington

45 mi away
102 B St NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spokane Valley and Ahtanum. Straight-line distance: 176.66 mi (284.31 km).

Spokane Valley

#1 Spokane Valley

The most populous city in Spokane County, Washington.

Population102,893
Coordinates47.6732300, -117.2393700
Altitude615
CountryUnited States
Ahtanum

#2 Ahtanum

Census designated place

Population3,601
Coordinates46.5595700, -120.6220100
Altitude380
CountryUnited States
Start: Spokane Valley (-117.23937, 47.67323)
End: Ahtanum (-120.62201, 46.55957)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 355 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
7.78 gal
29.44 L · about $40.71
Round trip
$81.43
15.56 gal · 58.88 L
Estimated CO2
69.1 kg one way
Round trip: 138.3 kg / 305 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Washington · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Spokane Valley and Ahtanum. The current time is 09:24:20.

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.