How far is Spokane Valley, WA from College Place, WA?

The driving distance from Spokane Valley, WA to College Place, WA is about 186.2 miles (299.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124.6 miles (200.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 00m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
186.22 mi
03h 30m
Flight
124.64 mi
200.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.64 mi
Kilometers
200.59 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
186.22 mi
Kilometers
299.7 km
Drive Time
03h 30m

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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 03h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in College Place
Fri, Apr 24, 2:43 AM PDT
Return by in Spokane Valley
Fri, Apr 24, 6:14 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spokane Valley
2026-04-23T23:13
Arrive College Place
Fri, Apr 24, 2:43 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM PDT

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

Leave by
10:00 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
Lind
WA

Town of the United States

From Spokane Valley
93 mi
01h 45m
To College Place
93.2 mi
01h 45m

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
62°F
Thursday

Chance Light Rain

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spokane Valley and College Place.

  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 right to continue on Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway

    74 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight toward US 12 East: Walla Walla, Leviston

    1356 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1964 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Lewis and Clark Trail

    39.1 mi · 45 min · Lewis and Clark Trail

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Spalding Road

    935 ft · 25 sec · Spalding Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Old Highway 12

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Old Highway 12

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Wallula Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Wallula Avenue

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    5 m · 1 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    32 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on North College Avenue

    894 ft · 23 sec · North College Avenue

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North College Avenue

    1657 ft · 40 sec · North College Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Whitman Drive

    19 m · 1 sec · East Whitman Drive

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Whitman Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
74 mi · 40%
Spokane Valley Freeway
67.9 mi · 36%
Lewis and Clark Trail
39.1 mi · 21%
Wallula Avenue
2.16 mi · 1%
Old Highway 12
1.21 mi · 1%
US 12 East
0.63 mi
Longest Stretch

Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway

Keep slight right to continue on Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway

74 mi · 01h 20m

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
03h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.6 mi
124.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lind
01h 45m from Spokane Valley
Leave By
10:00 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Spokane Valley and Chance Light Rain near College Place.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spokane Valley to College Place?

The road trip is about 186.2 miles (299.7 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?

Lind is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93 miles from Spokane Valley and 93.2 miles from College Place.

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

The direct path is about 124.6 miles (200.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.6 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 10:00 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.38 one way or $68.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lind

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

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

BUS

Ritzville, Washington

25 mi away
1503 South Smittys Blvd.
BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

50 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road
RAIL

Ephrata

81 mi away
24 Alder St NW
BUS

Ephrata, WA

81 mi away
1352 Basin Street SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spokane Valley and College Place. Straight-line distance: 124.64 mi (200.59 km).

Spokane Valley

#1 Spokane Valley

The most populous city in Spokane County, Washington.

Population102,893
Coordinates47.6732300, -117.2393700
Altitude615
CountryUnited States
College Place

#2 College Place

City in Walla Walla County, Washington, United States

Population9,491
Coordinates46.0493000, -118.3883000
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Start: Spokane Valley (-117.23937, 47.67323)
End: College Place (-118.3883, 46.0493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 300 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.57 gal
24.88 L · about $34.38
Round trip
$68.76
13.14 gal · 49.76 L
Estimated CO2
58.4 kg one way
Round trip: 116.8 kg / 257 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $34.38 $68.76
Mid-grade $5.57 $36.58 $73.15
Premium $5.77 $37.92 $75.83
Diesel $5.47 $35.92 $71.84

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Spokane Valley and College Place. The current time is 23:13:44.

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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.