How far is Spokane Valley, WA from East Wenatchee, WA?
The driving distance from Spokane Valley, WA to East Wenatchee, WA is about 177.3 miles (285.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 143.5 miles (231 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 47m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 23m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spokane Valley and East Wenatchee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spokane Valley and East Wenatchee.
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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 left
69 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 281 North: Qunicy, Wenatchee
1553 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Burke Spur
1.6 mi · 2 min · Burke Spur
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 281
2.9 mi · 4 min · State Route 281
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Turn left onto White Trail Road
8.8 mi · 12 min · White Trail Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Route 28
47 m · 5 sec · State Route 28
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 28
25.5 mi · 33 min · State Route 28
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Turn straight
1101 ft · 24 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sunset Highway
32 m · 1 sec · Sunset Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Sunset Highway
2036 ft · 46 sec · Sunset Highway
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Turn right onto 9th Street
131 m · 11 sec · 9th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 9th Street Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spokane Valley and East Wenatchee.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Spokane Valley Freeway
Keep slight left
69 mi · 01h 14m
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 Sunny near East Wenatchee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spokane Valley to East Wenatchee?
The road trip is about 177.3 miles (285.4 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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 88.5 miles from Spokane Valley and 88.9 miles from East Wenatchee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 143.5 miles (231 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:12 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.76 one way or $65.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Spokane Valley and Sunny near East Wenatchee.
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 East Wenatchee. Straight-line distance: 143.52 mi (230.98 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 East Wenatchee
City in Douglas County, Washington, United States
| Population | 14,012 |
| Coordinates | 47.4156800, -120.2931300 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Wenatchee (-120.29313, 47.41568)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 285 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $32.76 | $65.52 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $34.85 | $69.70 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $36.13 | $72.25 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $34.22 | $68.45 |
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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