How far is Spokane Valley, WA from Coulee Dam, WA?

The driving distance from Spokane Valley, WA to Coulee Dam, WA is about 96.7 miles (155.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.1 miles (133.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
96.68 mi
02h 17m
Flight
83.06 mi
133.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.06 mi
Kilometers
133.68 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.68 mi
Kilometers
155.59 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Coulee Dam
Sat, Apr 18, 12:52 AM PDT
Return by in Spokane Valley
Sat, Apr 18, 3:09 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spokane Valley
2026-04-17T22:34
Arrive Coulee Dam
Sat, Apr 18, 12:52 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:56 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
Davenport
WA

City in Washington, USA

From Spokane Valley
48.2 mi
01h 08m
To Coulee Dam
48.5 mi
01h 08m

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
60°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spokane Valley and Coulee Dam.

  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 right to continue on US 2 West

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Sunset Highway

    24 m · 2 sec · West Sunset Highway

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary onto West Sunset Highway

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Sunset Highway

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Sunset Highway

    36 m · 2 sec · West Sunset Highway

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto West Sunset Highway

    1.7 mi · 4 min · West Sunset Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on West Sunset Highway

    123 m · 20 sec · West Sunset Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on West Sunset Highway

    12.5 mi · 19 min · West Sunset Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on East Broadway Avenue

    1 mi · 3 min · East Broadway Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Sunset Highway

    11.9 mi · 15 min · Sunset Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Morgan Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Morgan Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Sunset Highway

    19.7 mi · 25 min · Sunset Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on East Watson Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Watson Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Sunset Highway

    7.8 mi · 10 min · Sunset Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Avenue

    2392 ft · 1 min · Main Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on East Main Street

    837 ft · 24 sec · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Northwest Main Avenue

    1809 ft · 51 sec · Northwest Main Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on West Main Avenue

    1052 ft · 30 sec · West Main Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Sunset Highway

    1526 ft · 22 sec · Sunset Highway

  23. 23

    Turn right

    2901 ft · 41 sec

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    18.6 mi · 24 min

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto Spokane Way

    1392 ft · 28 sec · Spokane Way

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Federal Avenue

    1626 ft · 35 sec · Federal Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on Coulee Corridor

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Coulee Corridor

  28. 28

    Continue on State Route 155

    893 ft · 26 sec · State Route 155

  29. 29

    Continue on Columbia Avenue

    1169 ft · 36 sec · Columbia Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right onto State Highway 155

    1290 ft · 22 sec · State Highway 155

  31. 31

    Continue on Roosevelt Way

    848 ft · 23 sec · Roosevelt Way

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Marina Way

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunset Highway
58.3 mi · 60%
West Sunset Highway
15.3 mi · 16%
Spokane Valley Freeway
11.3 mi · 12%
US 2 West
3.87 mi · 4%
Coulee Corridor
1.66 mi · 2%
East Broadway Avenue
1.05 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Sunset Highway

Continue on Sunset Highway

19.7 mi · 00h 25m

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
02h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.6 mi
83.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Davenport
01h 08m from Spokane Valley
Leave By
1:56 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Spokane Valley and Sunny near Coulee Dam.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spokane Valley to Coulee Dam?

The road trip is about 96.7 miles (155.6 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?

Davenport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.2 miles from Spokane Valley and 48.5 miles from Coulee Dam.

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

The direct path is about 83.1 miles (133.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:56 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.84 one way or $35.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Spokane Valley and Sunny near Coulee Dam.

Stop Ideas Near Davenport

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

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

RAIL

Spokane Intermodal Center

55 mi away
221 W. 1st Avenue
BUS

Deer Park, WA

60 mi away
822 South Main Street
BUS

Loon Lake, WA

60 mi away
State Highway 292 & Colville Road
BUS

Ritzville, Washington

62 mi away
1503 South Smittys Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spokane Valley and Coulee Dam. Straight-line distance: 83.06 mi (133.68 km).

Spokane Valley

#1 Spokane Valley

The most populous city in Spokane County, Washington.

Population102,893
Coordinates47.6732300, -117.2393700
Altitude615
CountryUnited States
Coulee Dam

#2 Coulee Dam

Town in Washington, USA

Population1,083
Coordinates47.9654300, -118.9761300
Altitude349
CountryUnited States
Start: Spokane Valley (-117.23937, 47.67323)
End: Coulee Dam (-118.97613, 47.96543)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.41 gal
12.91 L · about $17.84
Round trip
$35.69
6.82 gal · 25.82 L
Estimated CO2
30.3 kg one way
Round trip: 60.6 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $17.84 $35.69
Mid-grade $5.57 $18.98 $37.97
Premium $5.77 $19.68 $39.36
Diesel $5.47 $18.64 $37.28

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Spokane Valley and Coulee Dam. The current time is 22:34:34.

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.