How far is Spokane Valley, WA from Basin City, WA?
The driving distance from Spokane Valley, WA to Basin City, WA is about 129.2 miles (207.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.8 miles (188 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Small city, county seat of Adams County, Washington, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spokane Valley and Basin City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spokane Valley and Basin City.
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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 right to continue on Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
50.6 mi · 54 min · Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 17 North: Mesa, Moses Lake
1921 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Road 170
7.2 mi · 13 min · Road 170
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Turn right onto Loen Drive
654 ft · 34 sec · Loen Drive
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Turn left onto First Place
125 m · 20 sec · First Place
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Turn right onto Estella Drive
61 m · 9 sec · Estella Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Estella Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spokane Valley and Basin City.
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
56.6 mi · 01h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Spokane Valley and Chance Light Rain near Basin City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spokane Valley to Basin City?
The road trip is about 129.2 miles (207.9 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?
Ritzville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.5 miles from Spokane Valley and 64.7 miles from Basin City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.8 miles (188 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 1:32 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.86 one way or $47.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Spokane Valley and Chance Light Rain near Basin City.
Stop Ideas Near Ritzville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Ritzville Park
Ritzville City Hall
Ritzville Fire Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ritzville.
Ritzville, Washington
Moses Lake, Washington
Colfax, Washington
Ephrata
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spokane Valley and Basin City. Straight-line distance: 116.8 mi (187.97 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 Basin City
Census designated place
| Population | 1,092 |
| Coordinates | 46.5940300, -119.1522300 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
End: Basin City (-119.15223, 46.59403)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 208 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
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 | $23.86 | $47.72 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $25.39 | $50.77 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $26.32 | $52.63 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $24.93 | $49.86 |
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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