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

The driving distance from Waitsburg, WA to Spokane Valley, WA is about 144 miles (231.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.1 miles (170.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
143.95 mi
02h 31m
Flight
106.07 mi
170.7 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.07 mi
Kilometers
170.7 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
143.95 mi
Kilometers
231.67 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spokane Valley
Sun, Apr 19, 5:40 AM PDT
Return by in Waitsburg
Sun, Apr 19, 8:12 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waitsburg
2026-04-19T03:08
Arrive Spokane Valley
Sun, Apr 19, 5:40 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:26 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waitsburg
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Colfax
WA

City in Washington, United States

From Waitsburg
71.9 mi
01h 15m
To Spokane Valley
72.1 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SE
Destination
68°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Coppei Avenue

    33 m · 10 sec · Coppei Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Preston Avenue

    33.2 mi · 45 min · Preston Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    27 mi · 36 min

  4. 4

    Turn right

    16.6 mi · 22 min

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left

    56.4 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Spokane, City Center

    1337 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    10 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 27

    2039 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Pines Road

    45 m · 11 sec · North Pines Road

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pines Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Preston Avenue
60.3 mi · 42%
I 90 East
10.2 mi · 7%
WA 27
0.39 mi
North Pines Road
0.03 mi
Coppei Avenue
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

56.4 mi · 01h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.9 mi
106.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colfax
01h 15m from Waitsburg
Leave By
1:26 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Waitsburg and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain near Spokane Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 144 miles (231.7 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?

Colfax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.9 miles from Waitsburg and 72.1 miles from Spokane Valley.

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

The direct path is about 106.1 miles (170.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:26 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.58 one way or $53.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Waitsburg and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain near Spokane Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Colfax

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

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

BUS

Colfax, Washington

610 South Main St.
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Pullman, Washington

21 mi away
1002 Northwest Nye St.
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Moscow, Idaho

32 mi away
120 West 6th St.
BUS

Lewiston, Idaho

57 mi away
1920 Highway 128

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waitsburg and Spokane Valley. Straight-line distance: 106.07 mi (170.7 km).

Waitsburg

#1 Waitsburg

City in Walla Walla county, WA

Population1,254
Coordinates46.2704200, -118.1532900
Altitude385
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: Coppei Avenue (-118.153225, 46.27042)
End: North Pines Road (-117.239528, 47.673234)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 232 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.08 gal
19.23 L · about $26.58
Round trip
$53.17
10.16 gal · 38.46 L
Estimated CO2
45.1 kg one way
Round trip: 90.3 kg / 199 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $26.58 $53.17
Mid-grade $5.57 $28.28 $56.56
Premium $5.77 $29.32 $58.63
Diesel $5.47 $27.77 $55.54

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Waitsburg and Spokane Valley. The current time is 03:08:54.

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.