How far is Spokane Valley, WA from Granite Falls, WA?

The driving distance from Spokane Valley, WA to Granite Falls, WA is about 172 miles (276.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.9 miles (223.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 28m 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
172.01 mi
04h 14m
Flight
138.9 mi
223.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.9 mi
Kilometers
223.53 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
172.01 mi
Kilometers
276.83 km
Drive Time
04h 14m

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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 04h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Granite Falls
Fri, Apr 17, 1:39 PM PDT
Return by in Spokane Valley
Fri, Apr 17, 5:53 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spokane Valley
2026-04-17T09:25
Arrive Granite Falls
Fri, Apr 17, 1:39 PM PDT
Route Timing
04h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM PDT

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

Leave by
8:32 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
Almira
WA

Town of the United States

From Spokane Valley
85.8 mi
02h 07m
To Granite Falls
86.2 mi
02h 07m

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
56°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spokane Valley and Granite Falls.

  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

    27.9 mi · 35 min · Sunset Highway

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Coulee Corridor / Sunset Highway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Coulee Corridor / Sunset Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Sunset Highway

    24.7 mi · 29 min · Sunset Highway

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Road C Northwest

    13.6 mi · 21 min · Road C Northwest

  26. 26

    Continue on Road 14 Northwest

    2345 ft · 52 sec · Road 14 Northwest

  27. 27

    Turn left onto McNeil Canyon Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · McNeil Canyon Road

  28. 28

    Continue on McNeil Canyon Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · McNeil Canyon Road

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on McNeil Canyon Road

    7.8 mi · 19 min · McNeil Canyon Road

  30. 30

    Turn right

    2748 ft · 52 sec

  31. 31

    Turn left onto State Route 150

    2.9 mi · 5 min · State Route 150

  32. 32

    Continue on SR 150 "Y" Access Highway

    114 m · 10 sec · SR 150 "Y" Access Highway

  33. 33

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Woodin Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Woodin Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Saunders Street

    1189 ft · 34 sec · Saunders Street

  35. 35

    Continue on Webster Avenue

    2578 ft · 1 min · Webster Avenue

  36. 36

    Continue on West Woodin Avenue

    3.2 mi · 6 min · West Woodin Avenue

  37. 37

    Turn slight right onto South Lakeshore Road

    7.2 mi · 13 min · South Lakeshore Road

  38. 38

    Turn sharp right onto Lake Street

    780 ft · 34 sec · Lake Street

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lake Street

Car Route Details

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

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
39 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunset Highway
91.9 mi · 53%
West Sunset Highway
15.3 mi · 9%
Road C Northwest
13.6 mi · 8%
McNeil Canyon Road
11.3 mi · 7%
Spokane Valley Freeway
11.3 mi · 7%
South Lakeshore Road
7.23 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Sunset Highway

Continue on Sunset Highway

27.9 mi · 00h 35m

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
04h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.1 mi
138.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Almira
02h 07m from Spokane Valley
Leave By
8:32 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Spokane Valley and Sunny near Granite Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spokane Valley to Granite Falls?

The road trip is about 172 miles (276.8 km) and usually takes 04h 14m 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?

Almira is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.8 miles from Spokane Valley and 86.2 miles from Granite Falls.

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

The direct path is about 138.9 miles (223.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.1 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 8:32 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.76 one way or $63.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Spokane Valley and Sunny near Granite Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Almira

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Almira and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Postal Service
Practical stop 11.9 mi away

United States Postal Service

Wilbur , WA
5 SW Broadway St, Wilbur, WA 99185
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Post office,Logistics service,Money order service,Shipping and mailing service
Almira City Hall
Meeting point 0.7 mi away

Almira City Hall

Almira , WA
19 N 3rd St, Almira, WA 99103
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office
Community Center
Nearby stop 11.9 mi away

Community Center

Wilbur , WA
1-99 SW Railroad Ave, Wilbur, WA 99185
Rating 3.4/5 9 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Almira.

RAIL

Ephrata

63 mi away
24 Alder St NW
BUS

Ephrata, WA

65 mi away
1352 Basin Street SW
BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

71 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road
BUS

Brewster, Washington

76 mi away
405 Highway 97

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spokane Valley and Granite Falls. Straight-line distance: 138.9 mi (223.53 km).

Spokane Valley

#1 Spokane Valley

The most populous city in Spokane County, Washington.

Population102,893
Coordinates47.6732300, -117.2393700
Altitude615
CountryUnited States
Granite Falls

#2 Granite Falls

City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States

Population4,585
Coordinates47.8901300, -120.2136900
Altitude343
CountryUnited States
Start: Spokane Valley (-117.23937, 47.67323)
End: Granite Falls (-120.21369, 47.89013)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 277 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.07 gal
22.98 L · about $31.76
Round trip
$63.53
12.14 gal · 45.96 L
Estimated CO2
53.9 kg one way
Round trip: 107.9 kg / 238 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $31.76 $63.53
Mid-grade $5.57 $33.79 $67.58
Premium $5.77 $35.03 $70.06
Diesel $5.47 $33.18 $66.37

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Spokane Valley and Granite Falls. The current time is 09:25:22.

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.