How far is Spokane Valley, WA from Ritzville, WA?
The driving distance from Spokane Valley, WA to Ritzville, WA is about 68.4 miles (110.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.3 miles (105.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Lincoln County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spokane Valley and Ritzville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spokane Valley and Ritzville.
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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
51.5 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward East Schoessler Road
2123 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto East Schoessler Road
3254 ft · 58 sec · East Schoessler Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Danekas Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · East Danekas Road
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Continue on East 1st Avenue
2929 ft · 1 min · East 1st Avenue
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Turn right onto North Division Street
713 ft · 28 sec · North Division Street
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Turn right onto East Main Avenue
1 m · 1 sec · East Main Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spokane Valley and Ritzville.
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
51.5 mi · 00h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Spokane Valley and Partly Sunny near Ritzville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spokane Valley to Ritzville?
The road trip is about 68.4 miles (110.1 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?
Sprague is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.2 miles from Spokane Valley and 34.3 miles from Ritzville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.3 miles (105.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 3:52 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.61 one way or $25.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Spokane Valley and Partly Sunny near Ritzville.
Stop Ideas Near Sprague
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Medical Lake Parks & Rec Department
Cheney City Utility Billing
Medical Lake City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sprague.
Ritzville, Washington
Spokane Intermodal Center
Colfax, Washington
Deer Park, WA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spokane Valley and Ritzville. Straight-line distance: 65.32 mi (105.12 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 Ritzville
Small city, county seat of Adams County, Washington, USA
| Population | 1,641 |
| Coordinates | 47.1275500, -118.3799900 |
| Altitude | 554 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ritzville (-118.37999, 47.12755)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 110 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $12.61 | $25.22 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $13.42 | $26.83 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $13.91 | $27.82 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $13.18 | $26.35 |
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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