Origin
Chewelah, WA
Night in Chewelah on Saturday
Local time
9:26 PM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chewelah, WA to Spokane Valley, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
56.5 mi
91 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chewelah, WA
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Trip Overview
Spanning 56.5 miles, the drive from Chewelah to Spokane Valley is a straightforward trip that typically takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Because of the manageable distance and duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion. You can expect to spend approximately $12 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly option for those traveling within the Pacific Coast region of Washington. Since there are no required stops, you have the flexibility to complete the trip in one go without needing an overnight split. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a day of errands, this path provides a reliable link between the two locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 395 | 23 mi | 28m |
| North Park Street | 16.5 mi | 20m |
| North Spokane Corridor | 7 mi | 9m |
| I 90 | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| North Greene Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Market Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Freya Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Freya Way | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 395
— 23 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chewelah, WA and Spokane Valley, WA.
1
Start on US 395
17 mi
·
20 min
·
North Park Street
2
Enter roundabout
125 ft
·
1 sec
3
Continue
184 ft
·
2 sec
4
Turn straight onto US 395
10 mi
·
12 min
·
US 395
5
Enter roundabout onto US 395
139 ft
·
2 sec
·
US 395
6
Continue on US 395
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 395
7
Enter roundabout onto US 395
90 ft
·
1 sec
·
US 395
8
Continue on US 395
12 mi
·
15 min
·
US 395
9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 395 Fut
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
North Spokane Corridor
10
Keep slight right at fork
178 ft
·
4 sec
11
Turn straight onto East Wellesley Avenue
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
East Wellesley Avenue
12
Turn left onto North Haven Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
North Haven Street
13
Continue on North Haven Place
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Haven Place
14
Turn straight onto North Market Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Market Street
15
Turn left onto East Grace Avenue
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
East Grace Avenue
16
Continue on North Greene Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Greene Street
17
Turn straight onto North Freya Way
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
North Freya Way
18
Continue on North Freya Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Freya Street
19
Continue on South Thor Place
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
South Thor Place
20
Continue on South Thor Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
South Thor Street
21
Turn left onto East 3rd Avenue
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
East 3rd Avenue
22
Take the ramp
457 ft
·
11 sec
23
Merge onto I 90
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
I 90
24
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward WA 27
25
Turn left onto WA 27
148 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Pines Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
26
Arrive at destination
WA 27
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.3 miles from Chewelah, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 16.5 and 50.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
16.5 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
26.6 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
US 395
Enter roundabout onto US 395
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
27.6 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
US 395
Enter roundabout onto US 395
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
39.6 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
US 395 Fut / North Spokane Corridor
Keep slight left at fork onto US 395 Fut / North Spokane Corridor
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
50.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
East 3rd Avenue
Turn left onto East 3rd Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.82 one way
$23.65 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $12.40 | $24.80 |
| premium | $5.77 | $12.83 | $25.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.47 | $24.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17 | 0 | $5.93 | $2.71 |
| Efficient EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.94 | $2.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.6 | 0 | $7.91 | $3.62 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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 Valley, WA
Night in Spokane Valley on Saturday
Local time
9:26 PM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
45°F
Fairwood, WA
28 mi in
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 15m 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?
Expect a mixed driving experience as you navigate your way toward Spokane Valley. Roughly 50 percent of your journey is spent on highways, specifically utilizing US 395, the North Park Street corridor, and the North Spokane Corridor. You will find that the longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on US 395, where you can settle in for a 23-mile run. The character of the road shifts from regional highway travel to more local transit as you move deeper into the metropolitan area. It is a functional, balanced drive that transitions steadily from the open road into the more populated sections of the valley.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23 mi on US 395.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 16.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 56.5 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 16.5 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 26.6 miles (US 395): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 27.6 miles (US 395): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,490 ft
1,656 ft
Total Climb
1,246 ft
Total Descent
905 ft
Highest Point
2,490 ft
~12.1 mi in
Elevation Range
833 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 56.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23 miles on US 395. 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 Valley, 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: at 16.5 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 26.6 miles (US 395): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 27.6 miles (US 395): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Spokane Valley, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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