How far is Spokane Valley, WA from West Wenatchee, WA?
The driving distance from Spokane Valley, WA to West Wenatchee, WA is about 181.3 miles (291.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 146 miles (235 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 08m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spokane Valley and West Wenatchee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spokane Valley and West 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
26.2 mi · 35 min · State Route 28
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Turn right onto South Mission Street
2.3 mi · 6 min · South Mission Street
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Turn slight right onto North Miller Street
857 ft · 27 sec · North Miller Street
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Turn slight left onto North Wenatchee Avenue
549 ft · 20 sec · North Wenatchee Avenue
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Turn left onto Maple Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Maple Street
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Turn right onto Benoy Avenue
101 m · 17 sec · Benoy Avenue
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Turn left
123 m · 30 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spokane Valley and West 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Spokane Valley and Mostly Sunny near West Wenatchee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spokane Valley to West Wenatchee?
The road trip is about 181.3 miles (291.7 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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?
Warden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.4 miles from Spokane Valley and 90.8 miles from West Wenatchee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 146 miles (235 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.3 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 9:52 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.49 one way or $66.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Spokane Valley and Mostly Sunny near West Wenatchee.
Stop Ideas Near Warden
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spokane Valley and West Wenatchee. Straight-line distance: 146.05 mi (235.05 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 West Wenatchee
City in Chelan County, Washington, United States of America
| Population | 1,565 |
| Coordinates | 47.4437400, -120.3534100 |
| Altitude | 271 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Wenatchee (-120.35341, 47.44374)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 292 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
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 | $33.49 | $66.98 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $35.63 | $71.26 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $36.93 | $73.87 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $34.99 | $69.98 |
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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