How far is Walla Walla, WA from Spokane, WA?
The driving distance from Walla Walla, WA to Spokane, WA is about 156.9 miles (252.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.4 miles (190.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Adams County, Washington, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Walla Walla and Spokane.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walla Walla and Spokane.
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Start on South 5th Avenue
572 ft · 23 sec · South 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto West Rose Street
1518 ft · 30 sec · West Rose Street
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Turn right onto North 9th Avenue
1925 ft · 38 sec · North 9th Avenue
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Turn left onto West Pine Street
1.5 km · 1 min · West Pine Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northeast Myra Road
4 m · 1 sec · Northeast Myra Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Northeast Myra Road
840 ft · 11 sec · Northeast Myra Road
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Take the exit slight right
2185 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
26.8 mi · 32 min
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Keep slight right
88 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left
16.4 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 395 north , SR 397 south (Oregon Street): Spokane, Finley
941 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 395 North: Spokane
2825 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
130.1 mi · 2 hr 20 min · Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
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Merge slight right
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Maple Street, Lincoln Street, Walnut Street
1203 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on West 5th Avenue
117 m · 13 sec · West 5th Avenue
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Turn straight onto West Freeway Avenue
1151 ft · 33 sec · West Freeway Avenue
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Continue on West 4th Avenue
1027 ft · 31 sec · West 4th Avenue
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Continue on West 4th Avenue
51 m · 5 sec · West 4th Avenue
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Continue on South Lincoln Street
2275 ft · 1 min · South Lincoln Street
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Turn left onto West Main Avenue
846 ft · 35 sec · West Main Avenue
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Turn right
8 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto South Gorge Trail
48 m · 17 sec · South Gorge Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Gorge Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Walla Walla and Spokane.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
130 mi · 02h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Walla Walla to Spokane?
The road trip is about 156.9 miles (252.5 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?
Hatton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.7 miles from Walla Walla and 67.3 miles from Spokane.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.4 miles (190.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.5 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 12:44 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.99 one way or $57.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Walla Walla and Rain near Spokane.
Stop Ideas Near Hatton
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 Hatton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Walla Walla and Spokane. Straight-line distance: 118.36 mi (190.49 km).
#1 Walla Walla
City in Washington, United States
| Population | 33,096 |
| Coordinates | 46.0645800, -118.3430200 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Spokane
The second most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 222,050 |
| Coordinates | 47.6596600, -117.4290800 |
| Altitude | 571 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Main Avenue (-117.429081, 47.659029)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 253 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
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 | $28.99 | $57.98 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $30.84 | $61.68 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $31.97 | $63.94 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $30.29 | $60.57 |
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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