How far is East Wenatchee Bench, WA from Spokane, WA?

The driving distance from East Wenatchee Bench, WA to Spokane, WA is about 169.8 miles (273.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134 miles (215.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
169.84 mi
02h 47m
Flight
133.99 mi
215.64 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.99 mi
Kilometers
215.64 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.84 mi
Kilometers
273.33 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spokane
Wed, May 6, 7:40 PM PDT
Return by in East Wenatchee Bench
Wed, May 6, 10:27 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Wenatchee Bench
2026-05-06T16:53
Arrive Spokane
Wed, May 6, 7:40 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:56 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Wenatchee Bench
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Warden
WA

City in United States

From East Wenatchee Bench
84.8 mi
01h 23m
To Spokane
85 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 4:00 PM PDT
Wind
23 mph NW
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between East Wenatchee Bench and Spokane.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Wenatchee Bench and Spokane.

  1. 1

    Start on Eastmont Avenue

    2405 ft · 1 min · Eastmont Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 9th Street Northeast

    1.1 km · 2 min · 9th Street Northeast

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Sunset Highway

    533 ft · 11 sec · Sunset Highway

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on State Route 28

    26 mi · 34 min · State Route 28

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward White Trail Road

    5 m · 1 sec · White Trail Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto White Trail Road

    8.8 mi · 12 min · White Trail Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto State Route 281

    2.9 mi · 4 min · State Route 281

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Burke Spur

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Burke Spur

  9. 9

    Take the exit straight

    1610 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    125.8 mi · 2 hr 15 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

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

    1203 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on West 5th Avenue

    117 m · 13 sec · West 5th Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto West Freeway Avenue

    1151 ft · 33 sec · West Freeway Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on West 4th Avenue

    1027 ft · 31 sec · West 4th Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on West 4th Avenue

    51 m · 5 sec · West 4th Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on South Lincoln Street

    2275 ft · 1 min · South Lincoln Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Main Avenue

    846 ft · 35 sec · West Main Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right

    8 m · 9 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Gorge Trail

    48 m · 17 sec · South Gorge Trail

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Gorge Trail

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Wenatchee Bench and Spokane.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Burke Spur
130 mi · 76%
State Route 28
26 mi · 15%
White Trail Road
8.85 mi · 5%
State Route 281
2.91 mi · 2%
9th Street Northeast
0.67 mi
Eastmont Avenue
0.46 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.8 mi
134 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warden
01h 23m from East Wenatchee Bench
Leave By
12:56 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving East Wenatchee Bench and Sunny near Spokane.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Wenatchee Bench to Spokane?

The road trip is about 169.8 miles (273.3 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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 84.8 miles from East Wenatchee Bench and 85 miles from Spokane.

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

The direct path is about 134 miles (215.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.8 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 12:56 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.35 one way or $62.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around East Wenatchee Bench and Sunny near Spokane.

Stop Ideas Near Warden

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

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

BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

22 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road
BUS

Ritzville, Washington

54 mi away
1503 South Smittys Blvd.
RAIL

Ephrata

55 mi away
24 Alder St NW
BUS

Ephrata, WA

55 mi away
1352 Basin Street SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Wenatchee Bench and Spokane. Straight-line distance: 133.99 mi (215.64 km).

East Wenatchee Bench

#1 East Wenatchee Bench

Census designated place

Population8,856
Coordinates47.4256800, -120.2811800
Altitude280
CountryUnited States
Spokane

#2 Spokane

The second most populous city in Washington.

Population222,050
Coordinates47.6596600, -117.4290800
Altitude571
CountryUnited States
Start: Eastmont Avenue (-120.281773, 47.425687)
End: West Main Avenue (-117.429081, 47.659029)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 273 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.99 gal
22.69 L · about $31.35
Round trip
$62.69
11.98 gal · 45.38 L
Estimated CO2
53.2 kg one way
Round trip: 106.5 kg / 235 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $31.35 $62.69
Mid-grade $5.57 $33.35 $66.69
Premium $5.77 $34.57 $69.14
Diesel $5.47 $32.75 $65.49

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 · May 06, 2026

There is no time difference between East Wenatchee Bench and Spokane. The current time is 16:53:01.

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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.