Cheney, WA Road Trips
With 5 routes heading out and 2 heading in, Cheney, WA works well as a modest departure point in the Pacific Coast. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 274 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Cheney, WA head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
349.5 mi
Bellingham, WA
Quickest Drive
4h 58m
Seattle, WA
Plan Around Cheney, WA
Popular Incoming Routes
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Continue From Cheney, WA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Cheney, WA
Driving from Cheney, WA
On average, trips departing from Cheney, WA run 274 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 9m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 289 miles (5h 26m), while the shortest is just 266 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Cheney, WA include Everett, WA (288.7 mi, 5h 26m), Tacoma, WA (280.4 mi, 5h 20m), Seattle, WA (267 mi, 4h 58m), Kirkland, WA (266.9 mi, 5h), and Renton, WA (266.2 mi, 4h 59m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in WA currently averages around $5.23 per gallon. For the typical 274-mile trip from Cheney, WA, budget about $56 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Cheney, WA and 2 routes heading into Cheney, WA, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 266 to 289 miles.
The longest mapped route from Cheney, WA covers 289 miles and takes approximately 5h 26m. Shorter options start at just 266 miles.
The average route from Cheney, WA runs about 274 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 9m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $5.23/gallon for regular), the average 274-mile trip from Cheney, WA costs roughly $56 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Cheney, WA include Everett, WA, Tacoma, WA, Seattle, WA and Kirkland, WA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Cheney, WA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
12,830
Median Income
$47,039
Median Home Value
$330,300
Median Age
23.9
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Cheney, WA at a Glance
Founded
1883
Elevation
2,352 ft
Area
2 mi²
City data from Wikidata (Q1065488), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Cheney, WA
Cheney is a college town in the Palouse region of Washington, home of Eastern Washington University.
1 Eastern Washington University, 526 5th St. (updated Sep 2025) 2 Cheney Historical Museum, 612 3rd St, ☏ +1 509-559-0053, [email protected]. Thursday 8AM-Noon. (updated Sep 2025)
1 Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge, 26010 S Smith Rd, ☏ +1 509-235-4723. Bird & animal sanctuary on 16,000 acres of permanent & seasonal wetlands with hiking trails, located immediately south of Cheney. Take tick precautions and check yourself and your clothing after visiting. (updated Mar 2021)
1 Mason Jar, 101 F St. Breakfast, Sandwiches, Salads, Pastries. (updated Mar 2021) 2 El Rodeo Mexican Restaurant, 505 2nd St. (updated Mar 2021) 3 Gerardo's Mexican Food, 723 1st St, ☏ +1 509-235-1192. (updated Mar 2021)
1 Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 111 Betz Rd, ☏ +1 509 235-1100.
State Route 904 (WA-904) runs through Cheney. From Interstate 90, take exit 270 onto State Route 904 to Cheney. Driving up from the south, S. Cheney Plaza and S. Cheney Spangle Roads are options as well. The closest airport is Spokane Airport (GEG IATA). Rental car facilities, public buses, and taxis are available. There are public bus connections to and from Spokane, for accurate bus routes and information see https://www.spokanetransit.com/
Travel tips adapted from Cheney on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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