How far is Bethel, WA from Spokane, WA?

The driving distance from Bethel, WA to Spokane, WA is about 314.8 miles (506.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 242.7 miles (390.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
314.84 mi
05h 04m
Flight
242.7 mi
390.59 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
242.7 mi
Kilometers
390.59 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
314.84 mi
Kilometers
506.69 km
Drive Time
05h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spokane
Wed, Apr 15, 3:42 PM PDT
Return by in Bethel
Wed, Apr 15, 8:47 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethel
2026-04-15T10:38
Arrive Spokane
Wed, Apr 15, 3:42 PM PDT
Route Timing
05h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:05 AM to 1:05 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:50 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bethel
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Kittitas
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States

From Bethel
157.3 mi
02h 32m
To Spokane
157.5 mi
02h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW
Destination
52°F
Today

Rain And Snow

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bethel and Spokane.

  1. 1

    Start on Southeast Cedar Road

    39 m · 11 sec · Southeast Cedar Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bethel Road Southeast

    1 km · 1 min · Bethel Road Southeast

  3. 3

    Continue on Bethel Burley Road Southeast

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Bethel Burley Road Southeast

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Southeast Mullenix Road

    1526 ft · 32 sec · Southeast Mullenix Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward WA 16 East: Tacoma

    2084 ft · 51 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    19.8 mi · 25 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    1.5 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Seattle

    683 ft · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1356 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    8.2 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation

    2644 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    27.3 mi · 35 min · State Route 18

  13. 13

    Continue on Snoqualmie Parkway

    656 ft · 8 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Spokane

    3019 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    251.7 mi · 4 hr 32 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight right

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Maple Street, Lincoln Street, Walnut Street

    1203 ft · 31 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on West 5th Avenue

    117 m · 13 sec · West 5th Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto West Freeway Avenue

    1151 ft · 33 sec · West Freeway Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on West 4th Avenue

    1027 ft · 31 sec · West 4th Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on West 4th Avenue

    51 m · 5 sec · West 4th Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on South Lincoln Street

    2275 ft · 1 min · South Lincoln Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Main Avenue

    846 ft · 35 sec · West Main Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right

    8 m · 9 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South Gorge Trail

    48 m · 17 sec · South Gorge Trail

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Gorge Trail

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethel and Spokane.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
26 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
254 mi · 81%
State Route 18
27.3 mi · 9%
WA 16 East
21.2 mi · 7%
I 5 North
8.58 mi · 3%
Bethel Burley Road Southeast
1.17 mi
Bethel Road Southeast
0.62 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Merge slight left

252 mi · 04h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+72.1 mi
242.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kittitas
02h 32m from Bethel
Leave By
6:50 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bethel and Rain And Snow near Spokane.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bethel to Spokane?

The road trip is about 314.8 miles (506.7 km) and usually takes 05h 04m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kittitas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.3 miles from Bethel and 157.5 miles from Spokane.

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

The direct path is about 242.7 miles (390.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:50 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $58.14 one way or $116.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Bethel and Rain And Snow near Spokane.

Stop Ideas Near Kittitas

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

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

RAIL

Columbia Station

49 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Quincy, Washington

52 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

71 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

71 mi away
11645 North Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethel and Spokane. Straight-line distance: 242.7 mi (390.59 km).

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#1 Bethel

Bethel is a place in Washington, United States.

Population0
Coordinates47.4939800, -122.6312500
Altitude96
CountryUnited States
Spokane

#2 Spokane

The second most populous city in Washington.

Population222,050
Coordinates47.6596600, -117.4290800
Altitude571
CountryUnited States
Start: Southeast Cedar Road (-122.63125, 47.49407)
End: West Main Avenue (-117.429081, 47.659029)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 507 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.11 gal
42.06 L · about $58.14
Round trip
$116.28
22.22 gal · 84.12 L
Estimated CO2
98.7 kg one way
Round trip: 197.5 kg / 435 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $58.14 $116.28
Mid-grade $5.57 $61.85 $123.70
Premium $5.77 $64.12 $128.23
Diesel $5.47 $60.74 $121.48

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethel and Spokane. The current time is 10:38:05.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.