How far is Waterville, WA from Spokane Valley, WA?
The driving distance from Waterville, WA to Spokane Valley, WA is about 144.4 miles (232.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131.8 miles (212.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 08m 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 34m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waterville and Spokane Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterville and Spokane Valley.
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Start on South Chelan Avenue
766 ft · 27 sec · South Chelan Avenue
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Turn right onto East Poplar Street
2742 ft · 1 min · East Poplar Street
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Continue on Sunset Highway
37.6 mi · 45 min · Sunset Highway
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Continue on Coulee Corridor / Sunset Highway
4.2 mi · 6 min · Coulee Corridor / Sunset Highway
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Turn slight right onto Sunset Highway
27.9 mi · 35 min · Sunset Highway
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Continue on West Main Avenue
1052 ft · 30 sec · West Main Avenue
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Continue on Northwest Main Avenue
1809 ft · 51 sec · Northwest Main Avenue
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Continue on East Main Street
837 ft · 24 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on East Main Avenue
2392 ft · 1 min · East Main Avenue
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Continue on Sunset Highway
7.8 mi · 10 min · Sunset Highway
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Continue on West Watson Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Watson Street
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Continue on Sunset Highway
19.7 mi · 25 min · Sunset Highway
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Continue on Morgan Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Morgan Street
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Continue on Sunset Highway
11.9 mi · 15 min · Sunset Highway
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Continue on West Broadway Avenue
1 mi · 3 min · West Broadway Avenue
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Continue on Sunset Highway
12.5 mi · 19 min · Sunset Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on West Sunset Highway
1.8 mi · 4 min · West Sunset Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Sunset Highway
29 m · 2 sec · West Sunset Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto West Sunset Highway
1.6 km · 3 min · West Sunset Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Sunset Highway
30 m · 2 sec · West Sunset Highway
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Exit the rotary onto West Sunset Highway
2 mi · 4 min · West Sunset Highway
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Turn straight
13.3 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 27
2039 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left onto North Pines Road
45 m · 11 sec · North Pines Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Pines Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waterville and Spokane Valley.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Sunset Highway
Continue on Sunset Highway
37.6 mi · 00h 45m
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.
Sunny leaving Waterville and Sunny near Spokane Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waterville to Spokane Valley?
The road trip is about 144.4 miles (232.4 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?
Wilbur is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.1 miles from Waterville and 72.3 miles from Spokane Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131.8 miles (212.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 1:22 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.69 one way or $53.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Waterville and Sunny near Spokane Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Wilbur
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Postal Service
Almira City Hall
Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wilbur.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waterville and Spokane Valley. Straight-line distance: 131.79 mi (212.09 km).
#1 Waterville
Town in Douglas County, Washington
| Population | 1,197 |
| Coordinates | 47.6470800, -120.0711800 |
| Altitude | 800 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Spokane Valley
The most populous city in Spokane County, Washington.
| Population | 102,893 |
| Coordinates | 47.6732300, -117.2393700 |
| Altitude | 615 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Pines Road (-117.239528, 47.673234)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 232 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 48m |
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 | $26.69 | $53.38 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $28.39 | $56.78 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $29.43 | $58.86 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $27.88 | $55.76 |
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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