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

The driving distance from Spokane Valley, WA to Kettle Falls, WA is about 86 miles (138.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.9 miles (120.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m 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
85.97 mi
01h 56m
Flight
74.92 mi
120.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.92 mi
Kilometers
120.57 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.97 mi
Kilometers
138.35 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kettle Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 9:19 AM PDT
Return by in Spokane Valley
Thu, Apr 23, 11:16 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spokane Valley
2026-04-23T07:23
Arrive Kettle Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 9:19 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM PDT

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

Leave by
2:38 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
Springdale
WA

Town in Washington, USA

From Spokane Valley
42.9 mi
00h 58m
To Kettle Falls
43 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spokane Valley and Kettle 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

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Spokane Valley Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Millwood

    1239 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Mullan Road

    144 m · 12 sec · North Mullan Road

  7. 7

    Continue on North Argonne Road

    3.4 mi · 7 min · North Argonne Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Bigelow Gulch Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · East Bigelow Gulch Road

  9. 9

    Continue on East Francis Avenue

    2599 ft · 53 sec · East Francis Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Freya Street

    1941 ft · 1 min · North Freya Street

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    2604 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto North Spokane Corridor

    17.2 mi · 22 min · North Spokane Corridor

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    39 m · 2 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    1.5 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    38 m · 2 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout

    10.1 mi · 12 min

  17. 17

    Turn slight right

    57 m · 2 sec

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    33 m · 1 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout

    77 m · 3 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight

    38.2 mi · 48 min

  21. 21

    Turn slight right

    29 m · 2 sec

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Main Street

    80 m · 7 sec · South Railroad Street

  23. 23

    Exit the rotary onto South Railroad Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Railroad Street

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Highway 395

    58 m · 3 sec · North Highway 395

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto North Highway 395

    7.8 mi · 12 min · North Highway 395

  26. 26

    Continue on East 3rd Avenue

    1773 ft · 43 sec · East 3rd Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
27 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
2 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Spokane Corridor
28.3 mi · 33%
North Highway 395
7.81 mi · 9%
North Argonne Road
3.39 mi · 4%
East Bigelow Gulch Road
3.13 mi · 4%
Spokane Valley Freeway
1.42 mi · 2%
South Railroad Street
1.07 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn straight

38.2 mi · 00h 48m

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
01h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
74.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Springdale
00h 58m from Spokane Valley
Leave By
2:38 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Spokane Valley and Chance Rain Showers near Kettle Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 86 miles (138.4 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

Springdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.9 miles from Spokane Valley and 43 miles from Kettle Falls.

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

The direct path is about 74.9 miles (120.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:38 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.86 one way or $31.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Spokane Valley and Chance Rain Showers near Kettle Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Springdale

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

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

BUS

Loon Lake, WA

9 mi away
State Highway 292 & Colville Road
BUS

Deer Park, WA

23 mi away
822 South Main Street
BUS

Chewelah, WA

25 mi away
10 West Colville Avenue
RAIL

Spokane Intermodal Center

51 mi away
221 W. 1st Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spokane Valley and Kettle Falls. Straight-line distance: 74.92 mi (120.57 km).

Spokane Valley

#1 Spokane Valley

The most populous city in Spokane County, Washington.

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

#2 Kettle Falls

City in Stevens County, Washington, United States

Population1,641
Coordinates48.6107400, -118.0558200
Altitude497
CountryUnited States
Start: Spokane Valley (-117.23937, 47.67323)
End: Kettle Falls (-118.05582, 48.61074)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.03 gal
11.48 L · about $15.86
Round trip
$31.71
6.06 gal · 22.96 L
Estimated CO2
26.9 kg one way
Round trip: 53.9 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $15.86 $31.71
Mid-grade $5.57 $16.87 $33.74
Premium $5.77 $17.49 $34.97
Diesel $5.47 $16.57 $33.13

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Spokane Valley and Kettle Falls. The current time is 07:23:21.

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.