How far is Tonasket, WA from Spokane Valley, WA?

The driving distance from Tonasket, WA to Spokane Valley, WA is about 171.9 miles (276.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.9 miles (199.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 30m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
171.85 mi
03h 15m
Flight
123.9 mi
199.4 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.9 mi
Kilometers
199.4 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.85 mi
Kilometers
276.56 km
Drive Time
03h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spokane Valley
Tue, May 12, 7:25 PM PDT
Return by in Tonasket
Tue, May 12, 10:40 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tonasket
2026-05-12T16:10
Arrive Spokane Valley
Tue, May 12, 7:25 PM PDT
Route Timing
03h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:30 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tonasket
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Kettle Falls
WA

City in Stevens County, Washington, United States

From Tonasket
85.6 mi
01h 37m
To Spokane Valley
86.3 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph NW
Destination
85°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tonasket and Spokane Valley.

  1. 1

    Start on South Whitcomb Avenue

    936 ft · 37 sec · South Whitcomb Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 6th Street

    2620 ft · 1 min · East 6th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Route 20

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Route 20

  4. 4

    Continue on Highway 20

    8.9 mi · 11 min · Highway 20

  5. 5

    Continue on State Route 20

    9.3 mi · 12 min · State Route 20

  6. 6

    Continue on Highway 20

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Highway 20

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 20

    14.6 mi · 19 min · State Highway 20

  8. 8

    Continue on 6th Street

    763 ft · 28 sec · 6th Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Clark Avenue

    2969 ft · 2 min · South Clark Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 20

    39.4 mi · 57 min · State Highway 20

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right

    11.8 mi · 18 min

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Railroad Street

    15 m · 1 sec · North Railroad Street

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto North Railroad Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Railroad Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Main Street

    41 m · 2 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the rotary

    33 m · 2 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto South Main Street

    38.3 mi · 48 min · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    38 m · 2 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout

    56 m · 2 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight

    10.1 mi · 12 min

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    42 m · 2 sec

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout

    1.5 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    27 m · 1 sec

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout

    12 mi · 15 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on North Spokane Corridor

    7 mi · 9 min · North Spokane Corridor

  25. 25

    Keep slight right

    54 m · 5 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto East Wellesley Avenue

    745 ft · 30 sec · East Wellesley Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto North Haven Street

    944 ft · 24 sec · North Haven Street

  28. 28

    Continue on North Haven Place

    1130 ft · 28 sec · North Haven Place

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto North Market Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Market Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto East Grace Avenue

    540 ft · 18 sec · East Grace Avenue

  31. 31

    Continue on North Greene Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Greene Street

  32. 32

    Turn straight onto North Freya Way

    1804 ft · 48 sec · North Freya Way

  33. 33

    Continue on North Freya Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Freya Street

  34. 34

    Continue on South Thor Place

    1085 ft · 31 sec · South Thor Place

  35. 35

    Continue on South Thor Street

    548 ft · 25 sec · South Thor Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto East 3rd Avenue

    1384 ft · 41 sec · East 3rd Avenue

  37. 37

    Take the ramp straight

    139 m · 11 sec

  38. 38

    Merge slight left

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  39. 39

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 27

    2039 ft · 52 sec

  40. 40

    Turn left onto North Pines Road

    45 m · 11 sec · North Pines Road

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pines Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
41 steps
22 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
1 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 20
54 mi · 31%
South Main Street
51.4 mi · 30%
Highway 20
14.3 mi · 8%
State Route 20
10.5 mi · 6%
North Spokane Corridor
7.08 mi · 4%
East 3rd Avenue
5.75 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 20

Continue on State Highway 20

39.4 mi · 00h 57m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48 mi
123.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kettle Falls
01h 37m from Tonasket
Leave By
10:30 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Tonasket and Mostly Sunny near Spokane Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tonasket to Spokane Valley?

The road trip is about 171.9 miles (276.6 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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 85.6 miles from Tonasket and 86.3 miles from Spokane Valley.

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 48 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 10:30 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.71 one way or $63.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tonasket and Mostly Sunny near Spokane Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Kettle Falls

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

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

BUS

Kettle Falls, WA

425 West Third Avenue
BUS

Colville, WA

14 mi away
956 South Main Street
BUS

Chewelah, WA

45 mi away
10 West Colville Avenue
BUS

Loon Lake, WA

69 mi away
State Highway 292 & Colville Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tonasket and Spokane Valley. Straight-line distance: 123.9 mi (199.4 km).

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#1 Tonasket

City in Okanogan County, Washington, United States

Population1,131
Coordinates48.7051500, -119.4395000
Altitude280
CountryUnited States
Spokane Valley

#2 Spokane Valley

The most populous city in Spokane County, Washington.

Population102,893
Coordinates47.6732300, -117.2393700
Altitude615
CountryUnited States
Start: South Whitcomb Avenue (-119.439276, 48.705064)
End: North Pines Road (-117.239528, 47.673234)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 277 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.06 gal
22.95 L · about $31.71
Round trip
$63.42
12.12 gal · 45.9 L
Estimated CO2
53.9 kg one way
Round trip: 107.7 kg / 237 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $31.71 $63.42
Mid-grade $5.57 $33.74 $67.47
Premium $5.77 $34.97 $69.94
Diesel $5.47 $33.13 $66.26

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Tonasket and Spokane Valley. The current time is 16:10:25.

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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.