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

The driving distance from Spokane Valley, WA to Dayton, WA is about 134.2 miles (215.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.4 miles (160 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
134.16 mi
02h 54m
Flight
99.43 mi
160.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.43 mi
Kilometers
160.02 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.16 mi
Kilometers
215.91 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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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 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dayton
Thu, Oct 15, 5:18 PM PDT
Return by in Spokane Valley
Thu, Oct 15, 8:13 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spokane Valley
2026-10-15T14:24
Arrive Dayton
Thu, Oct 15, 5:18 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM PDT

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

Leave by
12:42 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
Colfax
WA

City in Washington, United States

From Spokane Valley
67 mi
01h 27m
To Dayton
67.2 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph NE
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    56.8 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Washtucna

    16.6 mi · 22 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto State Route 127

    27.1 mi · 36 min · State Route 127

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    23.1 mi · 29 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Patit Road

    26 m · 4 sec · Patit Road

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Patit Road

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 195 South
56.8 mi · 42%
State Route 127
50.2 mi · 37%
Washtucna
16.6 mi · 12%
Spokane Valley Freeway
10 mi · 7%
East Montgomery Avenue
0.36 mi
North Pines Road
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

US 195 South

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

56.8 mi · 01h 13m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.8 mi
99.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colfax
01h 27m from Spokane Valley
Leave By
12:42 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Spokane Valley and Sunny near Dayton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 134.2 miles (215.9 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?

Colfax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67 miles from Spokane Valley and 67.2 miles from Dayton.

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

The direct path is about 99.4 miles (160 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.8 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 12:42 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.71 one way or $51.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spokane Valley and Sunny near Dayton.

Stop Ideas Near Colfax

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

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

BUS

Colfax, Washington

610 South Main St.
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Pullman, Washington

21 mi away
1002 Northwest Nye St.
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Moscow, Idaho

32 mi away
120 West 6th St.
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Lewiston, Idaho

57 mi away
1920 Highway 128

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spokane Valley and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 99.43 mi (160.02 km).

Spokane Valley

#1 Spokane Valley

The most populous city in Spokane County, Washington.

Population102,893
Coordinates47.6732300, -117.2393700
Altitude615
CountryUnited States
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#2 Dayton

Situated in southeastern Washington at an elevation of 1660 feet, this Columbia County seat lies in the foothills of the Blue Mountains along the Touchet River.

Population0
Coordinates46.3237500, -117.9724400
Altitude506
CountryUnited States
Start: Spokane Valley (-117.23937, 47.67323)
End: Dayton (-117.97244, 46.32375)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 216 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.73 gal
17.92 L · about $25.71
Round trip
$51.42
9.46 gal · 35.84 L
Estimated CO2
42 kg one way
Round trip: 84.1 kg / 185 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.44 $25.71 $51.42
Mid-grade $5.72 $27.05 $54.10
Premium $5.98 $28.27 $56.54
Diesel $7.29 $34.49 $68.98

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Spokane Valley and Dayton. The current time is 14:24:22.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.