Origin
Cheney, WA
Night in Cheney on Saturday
Local time
11:03 PM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cheney, WA to Spokane, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
16.8 mi
27 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cheney, WA
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Trip Overview
Traveling between Cheney and Spokane is a quick, straightforward trip covering just 16.8 miles. You can expect to spend about 26 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting approximately $4 for fuel will cover your transit across this portion of the Pacific Coast region. The route relies on a combination of 1st Street, the Lt. Col. Michael P. Anderson Memorial Highway, and I-90 to get you to your destination. Because the travel time is so brief, this drive is perfectly suited for those looking for a simple, efficient commute between these two Washington locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 9.1 mi | 10m |
| Lt. Col. Michael P. Anderson Memorial Highway | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| 1st Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| South Lincoln Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West 4th Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Freeway Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Main Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West 5th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 9.1 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cheney, WA and Spokane, WA.
1
Start on this road
163 ft
·
17 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto F Street
136 ft
·
11 sec
·
F Street
3
Turn left onto WA 904; US 10 Hist
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
1st Street
4
Keep slight right at fork onto WA 904; US 10 Hist
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
1st Street
5
Continue on WA 904; US 10 Hist
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Lt. Col. Michael P. Anderson Memorial Highway
6
Take the ramp
507 ft
·
10 sec
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
8
Merge onto I 90; US 395
7.3 mi
·
7 min
·
I 90; US 395
9
Merge onto I 90; US 2; US 395
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
I 90; US 2; US 395
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward Maple Street, Lincoln Street, Walnut Street
11
Continue on West 5th Avenue
382 ft
·
12 sec
·
West 5th Avenue
12
Turn straight onto West Freeway Avenue
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
West Freeway Avenue
13
Continue on West 4th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
West 4th Avenue
14
Continue on West 4th Avenue
167 ft
·
4 sec
·
West 4th Avenue
15
Continue on South Lincoln Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Lincoln Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
16
Turn left onto West Main Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
West Main Avenue
17
Turn right
26 ft
·
8 sec
18
Turn left onto South Gorge Trail
157 ft
·
17 sec
·
South Gorge Trail
19
Arrive at destination
South Gorge Trail
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
F Street
Turn left onto F Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
WA 904; US 10 Hist / 1st Street
Keep slight right at fork onto WA 904; US 10 Hist / 1st Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
15.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward Maple Street, Lincoln Street, Walnut Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Maple Street, Lincoln Street, Walnut Str...
5
16.8 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
16.8 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
South Gorge Trail
Turn left onto South Gorge Trail
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.52 one way
$7.03 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $3.69 | $7.37 |
| premium | $5.77 | $3.82 | $7.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.81 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Spokane, WA
Night in Spokane on Saturday
Local time
11:03 PM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
26m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This 16.8-mile journey offers a mixed driving experience that transitions from local streets to major thoroughfares. You will spend roughly 55% of your time on the highway, providing a balanced mix of slower-paced local roads and faster transit. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on I-90, where you will cover 9.1 miles of open road. As you navigate from the city streets onto the Lt. Col. Michael P. Anderson Memorial Highway, the character of the drive shifts from suburban maneuvering to a more direct interstate flow. Expect a functional, no-nonsense drive that prioritizes speed and efficiency over winding scenic detours.
55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.1 mi on I 90.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near F Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 16.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (F Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (WA 904; US 10 Hist / 1st Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 15.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 16.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.1 miles on I 90. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Spokane, WA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (F Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (WA 904; US 10 Hist / 1st Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 15.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Spokane, WA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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