How far is Spokane Valley, WA from Tonasket, WA?
The driving distance from Spokane Valley, WA to Tonasket, WA is about 169.8 miles (273.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 123.9 miles (199.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 46m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 53m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Stevens County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spokane Valley and Tonasket.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spokane Valley and Tonasket.
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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
1.4 mi · 2 min · Spokane Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Millwood
1239 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto North Mullan Road
144 m · 12 sec · North Mullan Road
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Continue on North Argonne Road
3.4 mi · 7 min · North Argonne Road
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Turn left onto East Bigelow Gulch Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · East Bigelow Gulch Road
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Continue on East Francis Avenue
2599 ft · 53 sec · East Francis Avenue
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Turn right onto North Freya Street
1941 ft · 1 min · North Freya Street
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Exit the roundabout
2604 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Spokane Corridor
17.2 mi · 22 min · North Spokane Corridor
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
39 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.5 km · 1 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
38 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
10.1 mi · 12 min
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Turn slight right
57 m · 2 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
33 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
77 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight
38.2 mi · 48 min
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Turn slight right
29 m · 2 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Main Street
80 m · 7 sec · South Railroad Street
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Exit the rotary onto South Railroad Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Railroad Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Highway 395
58 m · 3 sec · North Highway 395
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Exit the roundabout onto North Highway 395
7.8 mi · 12 min · North Highway 395
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Continue on East 3rd Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · East 3rd Avenue
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Continue on Highway 395
2.8 mi · 4 min · Highway 395
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Turn left onto State Highway 20
39.4 mi · 57 min · State Highway 20
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Continue on South Clark Avenue
2969 ft · 2 min · South Clark Avenue
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Turn left onto 6th Street
763 ft · 26 sec · 6th Street
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Continue on State Highway 20
14.6 mi · 19 min · State Highway 20
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Continue on Highway 20
5.4 mi · 7 min · Highway 20
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Continue on State Route 20
9.3 mi · 12 min · State Route 20
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Continue on Highway 20
8.9 mi · 11 min · Highway 20
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Continue on State Route 20
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Route 20
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Continue on East 6th Street
2447 ft · 1 min · East 6th Street
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Turn right onto South Whitcomb Avenue
1031 ft · 35 sec · South Whitcomb Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Whitcomb Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spokane Valley and Tonasket.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
State Highway 20
Turn left onto State Highway 20
39.4 mi · 00h 57m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Spokane Valley and Mostly Sunny near Tonasket.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spokane Valley to Tonasket?
The road trip is about 169.8 miles (273.3 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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?
Kettle Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.8 miles from Spokane Valley and 85.1 miles from Tonasket.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 123.9 miles (199.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.9 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 9:14 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.35 one way or $62.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Spokane Valley and Mostly Sunny near Tonasket.
Stop Ideas Near Kettle Falls
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 Kettle Falls.
Kettle Falls, WA
Colville, WA
Chewelah, WA
Loon Lake, WA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spokane Valley and Tonasket. Straight-line distance: 123.9 mi (199.4 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 Tonasket
City in Okanogan County, Washington, United States
| Population | 1,131 |
| Coordinates | 48.7051500, -119.4395000 |
| Altitude | 280 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tonasket (-119.4395, 48.70515)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 273 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
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 | $31.35 | $62.69 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $33.35 | $66.69 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $34.57 | $69.14 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $32.75 | $65.49 |
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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