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

The driving distance from Wenatchee, WA to Spokane Valley, WA is about 178.6 miles (287.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.2 miles (232.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
178.57 mi
02h 53m
Flight
144.25 mi
232.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.25 mi
Kilometers
232.14 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.57 mi
Kilometers
287.38 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spokane Valley
Wed, Apr 22, 7:20 PM PDT
Return by in Wenatchee
Wed, Apr 22, 10:13 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wenatchee
2026-04-22T16:27
Arrive Spokane Valley
Wed, Apr 22, 7:20 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM PDT

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

Leave by
12:44 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wenatchee
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
Lind
WA

Town of the United States

From Wenatchee
89.2 mi
01h 26m
To Spokane Valley
89.4 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
12 to 22 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Wednesday

Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Orondo Avenue

    700 ft · 35 sec · Orondo Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Chelan Avenue

    2325 ft · 1 min · South Chelan Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto State Route 285

    601 ft · 17 sec · State Route 285

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto South Mission Street

    2574 ft · 1 min · South Mission Street

  5. 5

    Turn left

    2432 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward State Route 28

    956 ft · 27 sec · State Route 28

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto State Route 28

    25.6 mi · 33 min · State Route 28

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward White Trail Road

    5 m · 1 sec · White Trail Road

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto White Trail Road

    8.8 mi · 12 min · White Trail Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto State Route 281

    2.9 mi · 4 min · State Route 281

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Burke Spur

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Burke Spur

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight

    1610 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    125.8 mi · 2 hr 15 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    11.3 mi · 14 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 27

    2039 ft · 52 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Pines Road

    45 m · 11 sec · North Pines Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pines Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wenatchee 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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Burke Spur
139 mi · 78%
State Route 28
25.8 mi · 14%
White Trail Road
8.85 mi · 5%
State Route 281
2.91 mi · 2%
South Mission Street
0.49 mi
South Chelan Avenue
0.44 mi
Longest Stretch

Burke Spur

Merge slight left

126 mi · 02h 15m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.4 mi
144.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lind
01h 26m from Wenatchee
Leave By
12:44 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Wenatchee and Rain near Spokane Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 178.6 miles (287.4 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?

Lind is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.2 miles from Wenatchee and 89.4 miles from Spokane Valley.

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

The direct path is about 144.2 miles (232.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.4 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 $32.97 one way or $65.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Wenatchee and Rain near Spokane Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Lind

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

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

BUS

Ritzville, Washington

25 mi away
1503 South Smittys Blvd.
BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

50 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road
RAIL

Ephrata

81 mi away
24 Alder St NW
BUS

Ephrata, WA

81 mi away
1352 Basin Street SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wenatchee and Spokane Valley. Straight-line distance: 144.25 mi (232.14 km).

Wenatchee

#1 Wenatchee

City in Chelan County, Washington

Population34,219
Coordinates47.4234600, -120.3103500
Altitude203
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: Orondo Avenue (-120.310357, 47.423469)
End: North Pines Road (-117.239528, 47.673234)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 287 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.3 gal
23.85 L · about $32.97
Round trip
$65.94
12.6 gal · 47.7 L
Estimated CO2
56 kg one way
Round trip: 112 kg / 247 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $32.97 $65.94
Mid-grade $5.57 $35.07 $70.14
Premium $5.77 $36.36 $72.71
Diesel $5.47 $34.44 $68.88

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Wenatchee and Spokane Valley. The current time is 16:27:41.

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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.