How far is Spring Valley, WA from Cheney, WA?

The driving distance from Spring Valley, WA to Cheney, WA is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.18 mi
00h 34m
Flight
20.04 mi
32.25 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.04 mi
Kilometers
32.25 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.18 mi
Kilometers
42.13 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cheney
Fri, Apr 17, 7:50 PM PDT
Return by in Spring Valley
Fri, Apr 17, 8:24 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spring Valley
2026-04-17T19:15
Arrive Cheney
Fri, Apr 17, 7:50 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Spring Valley
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Spangle
WA

City in Spokane County, Washington, United States

From Spring Valley
13 mi
00h 17m
To Cheney
13.1 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
53°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Spring Valley and Cheney.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spring Valley and Cheney.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    50 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Spring Valley Road

    1759 ft · 1 min · East Spring Valley Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Prairie View Road

    4 mi · 10 min · South Prairie View Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Old Highway 195

    2.8 mi · 7 min · South Old Highway 195

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Cheney Plaza Road

    83 m · 9 sec · South Cheney Plaza Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    2365 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    5.2 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit left

    752 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Bradshaw Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Bradshaw Road

  10. 10

    Continue on West Cheney Spangle Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · West Cheney Spangle Road

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on West Cheney Spangle Road

    8.3 mi · 12 min · West Cheney Spangle Road

  12. 12

    Continue on F Street

    1047 ft · 30 sec · F Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    94 m · 16 sec · 1st Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto College Avenue

    43 m · 10 sec · College Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left

    45 m · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spring Valley and Cheney.

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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Cheney Spangle Road
11.1 mi · 42%
South Cheney Plaza Road
5.84 mi · 22%
South Prairie View Road
4.04 mi · 15%
South Old Highway 195
2.81 mi · 11%
East Bradshaw Road
1.74 mi · 7%
East Spring Valley Road
0.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Cheney Spangle Road

Keep slight right to continue on West Cheney Spangle Road

8.33 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
20.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spangle
00h 17m from Spring Valley
Leave By
7:22 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Spring Valley and Sunny near Cheney.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spring Valley to Cheney?

The road trip is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Spangle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Spring Valley and 13.1 miles from Cheney.

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

The direct path is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.81 one way or $9.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Spring Valley and Sunny near Cheney.

Stop Ideas Near Spangle

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

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

RAIL

Spokane Intermodal Center

26 mi away
221 W. 1st Avenue
BUS

Deer Park, WA

58 mi away
822 South Main Street
BUS

Colfax, Washington

61 mi away
610 South Main St.
BUS

Loon Lake, WA

73 mi away
State Highway 292 & Colville Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spring Valley and Cheney. Straight-line distance: 20.04 mi (32.25 km).

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#1 Spring Valley

Spring Valley is a place in Washington, United States.

Population0
Coordinates47.2746200, -117.2846300
Altitude733
CountryUnited States
Cheney

#2 Cheney

City in the U.

Population12,930
Coordinates47.4873900, -117.5757600
Altitude717
CountryUnited States
Start: (-117.284315, 47.274308)
End: (-117.575938, 47.487485)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.92 gal
3.5 L · about $4.81
Round trip
$9.63
1.84 gal · 7 L
Estimated CO2
8.2 kg one way
Round trip: 16.4 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $4.81 $9.63
Mid-grade $5.57 $5.12 $10.24
Premium $5.77 $5.31 $10.62
Diesel $5.47 $5.03 $10.06

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Spring Valley and Cheney. The current time is 19:15:41.

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.