How far is West Wenatchee, WA from Spokane Valley, WA?
The driving distance from West Wenatchee, WA to Spokane Valley, WA is about 181.3 miles (291.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 146 miles (235 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Wenatchee and Spokane Valley.
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Start on the route
123 m · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Benoy Avenue
101 m · 17 sec · Benoy Avenue
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Turn left onto Maple Street
1320 ft · 49 sec · Maple Street
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Turn right onto North Western Avenue
1969 ft · 48 sec · North Western Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Springwater Avenue
25 m · 2 sec · Springwater Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Springwater Avenue
1.6 km · 3 min · Springwater Avenue
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Continue on North Chelan Avenue
1.6 mi · 4 min · North Chelan Avenue
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Turn slight left onto State Route 285
601 ft · 17 sec · State Route 285
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Turn straight onto South Mission Street
2574 ft · 1 min · South Mission Street
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Turn left
2432 ft · 50 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward State Route 28
956 ft · 27 sec · State Route 28
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Merge slight right onto State Route 28
25.6 mi · 33 min · State Route 28
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward White Trail Road
5 m · 1 sec · White Trail Road
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Exit the roundabout onto White Trail Road
8.8 mi · 12 min · White Trail Road
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Turn right onto State Route 281
2.9 mi · 4 min · State Route 281
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Turn left onto Burke Spur
1.7 mi · 2 min · Burke Spur
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Take the exit straight
1610 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
125.8 mi · 2 hr 15 min
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Merge slight right
11.3 mi · 14 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 West Wenatchee and Spokane Valley.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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 Sunny leaving West Wenatchee and Mostly Sunny near Spokane Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Wenatchee to Spokane Valley?
The road trip is about 181.3 miles (291.8 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?
Warden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.6 miles from West Wenatchee and 90.7 miles from Spokane Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 146 miles (235 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.3 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 12:30 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.49 one way or $66.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Wenatchee and Mostly Sunny near Spokane Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Warden
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Wenatchee and Spokane Valley. Straight-line distance: 146.05 mi (235.05 km).
#1 West Wenatchee
City in Chelan County, Washington, United States of America
| Population | 1,565 |
| Coordinates | 47.4437400, -120.3534100 |
| Altitude | 271 |
| 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: 292 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
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 | $33.49 | $66.98 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $35.63 | $71.26 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $36.93 | $73.87 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $34.99 | $69.98 |
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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