How far is Wellpinit, WA from Chewelah, WA?
The driving distance from Wellpinit, WA to Chewelah, WA is about 39.1 miles (63 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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 01h 12m.
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 Wellpinit and Chewelah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wellpinit and Chewelah.
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Start on the route
8 m · 7 sec
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Turn left
529 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto Wellpinit-Westend Road
86 m · 8 sec · Wellpinit-Westend Road
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Continue on Ford-Wellpinit Road
9.5 mi · 23 min · Ford-Wellpinit Road
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Turn left onto State Highway 231
11.2 mi · 20 min · State Highway 231
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Continue on South Main Street
3151 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Shaffer Avenue
715 ft · 14 sec · West Shaffer Avenue
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Continue on North 2nd Street
109 m · 7 sec · North 2nd Street
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Continue on State Highway 231
9.1 mi · 16 min · State Highway 231
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Continue on 4th Avenue
1463 ft · 29 sec · 4th Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on 4th Avenue
34 m · 2 sec · 4th Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Cedar Street
76 m · 5 sec · Cedar Street
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Continue on State Highway 231
3.3 mi · 6 min · State Highway 231
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Turn left
4.7 mi · 5 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Park Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wellpinit and Chewelah.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 231
Turn left onto State Highway 231
11.2 mi · 00h 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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Wellpinit and Partly Sunny near Chewelah.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wellpinit to Chewelah?
The road trip is about 39.1 miles (63 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Springdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from Wellpinit and 19.6 miles from Chewelah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:04 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.67 one way or $15.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Wellpinit and Partly Sunny near Chewelah.
Stop Ideas Near Springdale
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 Springdale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wellpinit and Chewelah. Straight-line distance: 29.63 mi (47.69 km).
#1 Wellpinit
Situated within the rural terrain of Stevens County in eastern Washington, this unincorporated community rests at an elevation of 2411 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.8879400, -117.9880300 |
| Altitude | 735 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chewelah
City in Stevens County, Washington, United States
| Population | 2,684 |
| Coordinates | 48.2762900, -117.7155200 |
| Altitude | 508 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chewelah (-117.71552, 48.27629)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.56 | $7.67 | $15.33 |
| Mid-grade | $5.81 | $8.02 | $16.04 |
| Premium | $6.08 | $8.39 | $16.78 |
| Diesel | $7.46 | $10.30 | $20.60 |
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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