How far is Spokane Valley, WA from Colfax, WA?

The driving distance from Spokane Valley, WA to Colfax, WA is about 68.1 miles (109.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
68.12 mi
01h 29m
Flight
55.11 mi
88.69 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.11 mi
Kilometers
88.69 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.12 mi
Kilometers
109.63 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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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 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colfax
Thu, Apr 23, 9:19 AM PDT
Return by in Spokane Valley
Thu, Apr 23, 10:48 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spokane Valley
2026-04-23T07:50
Arrive Colfax
Thu, Apr 23, 9:19 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:32 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spokane Valley
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Rosalia
WA

Town in Washington

From Spokane Valley
34.1 mi
00h 44m
To Colfax
34.1 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph NW
Destination
55°F
Thursday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Spokane Valley and Colfax.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spokane Valley and Colfax.

  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

    10 mi · 12 min · Spokane Valley Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 195 South: Colfax, Pullman

    57.5 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Spring Street

    43 m · 8 sec · East Spring Street

  7. 7

    Turn right

    78 m · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spokane Valley and Colfax.

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
8 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 195 South
57.5 mi · 84%
Spokane Valley Freeway
10 mi · 15%
East Montgomery Avenue
0.36 mi · 1%
North Pines Road
0.16 mi
East Spring Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

US 195 South

Take the exit slight right toward US 195 South: Colfax, Pullman

57.5 mi · 01h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
55.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rosalia
00h 44m from Spokane Valley
Leave By
3:32 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Spokane Valley and Chance Light Rain near Colfax.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spokane Valley to Colfax?

The road trip is about 68.1 miles (109.6 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Rosalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.1 miles from Spokane Valley and 34.1 miles from Colfax.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 3:32 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.56 one way or $25.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Spokane Valley and Chance Light Rain near Colfax.

Stop Ideas Near Rosalia

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

BUS

Colfax, Washington

40 mi away
610 South Main St.
RAIL

Spokane Intermodal Center

47 mi away
221 W. 1st Avenue
BUS

Pullman, Washington

57 mi away
1002 Northwest Nye St.
BUS

Moscow, Idaho

63 mi away
120 West 6th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spokane Valley and Colfax. Straight-line distance: 55.11 mi (88.69 km).

Spokane Valley

#1 Spokane Valley

The most populous city in Spokane County, Washington.

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

#2 Colfax

City in Washington, United States

Population2,787
Coordinates46.8801700, -117.3643500
Altitude601
CountryUnited States
Start: Spokane Valley (-117.23937, 47.67323)
End: Colfax (-117.36435, 46.88017)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.4 gal
9.1 L · about $12.56
Round trip
$25.12
4.8 gal · 18.2 L
Estimated CO2
21.3 kg one way
Round trip: 42.7 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $12.56 $25.12
Mid-grade $5.57 $13.36 $26.72
Premium $5.77 $13.85 $27.70
Diesel $5.47 $13.12 $26.24

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Spokane Valley and Colfax. The current time is 07:50:00.

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.