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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 30m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
74 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
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Take the exit straight toward US 12 East: Walla Walla, Leviston
1356 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left
1964 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lewis and Clark Trail
39.1 mi · 45 min · Lewis and Clark Trail
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Turn right onto Spalding Road
935 ft · 25 sec · Spalding Road
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Turn left onto Old Highway 12
1.2 mi · 2 min · Old Highway 12
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Turn right onto Wallula Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · Wallula Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
5 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
32 m · 5 sec
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Continue on North College Avenue
894 ft · 23 sec · North College Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North College Avenue
1657 ft · 40 sec · North College Avenue
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Turn left onto East Whitman Drive
19 m · 1 sec · East Whitman Drive
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lind.
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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).
#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 College Place
City in Walla Walla County, Washington, United States
| Population | 9,491 |
| Coordinates | 46.0493000, -118.3883000 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
End: College Place (-118.3883, 46.0493)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 300 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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