How far is Mattawa, WA from Spokane, WA?

The driving distance from Mattawa, WA to Spokane, WA is about 150.4 miles (242 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.4 miles (213.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 55m 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
150.37 mi
02h 27m
Flight
132.44 mi
213.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.44 mi
Kilometers
213.14 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.37 mi
Kilometers
242 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spokane
Thu, Apr 23, 12:07 AM PDT
Return by in Mattawa
Thu, Apr 23, 2:34 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mattawa
2026-04-22T21:39
Arrive Spokane
Thu, Apr 23, 12:07 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:34 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mattawa
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
Lind
WA

Town of the United States

From Mattawa
79.3 mi
01h 13m
To Spokane
71.1 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph W
Destination
55°F
Wednesday

Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Government Road

    1788 ft · 36 sec · Government Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Road 24 Southwest

    1753 ft · 35 sec · Road 24 Southwest

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Route 243

    3 m · 1 sec · State Route 243

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 243

    14.3 mi · 21 min · State Route 243

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 East: Spokane

    1796 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    139.6 mi · 2 hr 30 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

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

    1203 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on West 5th Avenue

    117 m · 13 sec · West 5th Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto West Freeway Avenue

    1151 ft · 33 sec · West Freeway Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on West 4th Avenue

    1027 ft · 31 sec · West 4th Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on West 4th Avenue

    51 m · 5 sec · West 4th Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on South Lincoln Street

    2275 ft · 1 min · South Lincoln Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Main Avenue

    846 ft · 35 sec · West Main Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right

    8 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Gorge Trail

    48 m · 17 sec · South Gorge Trail

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Gorge Trail

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
142 mi · 94%
State Route 243
14.3 mi · 10%
South Lincoln Street
0.43 mi
Government Road
0.34 mi
Road 24 Southwest
0.33 mi
Maple Street
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Merge slight left

140 mi · 02h 30m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18 mi
132.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lind
01h 13m from Mattawa
Leave By
1:34 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Mattawa and Rain near Spokane.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 150.4 miles (242 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?

Lind is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.3 miles from Mattawa and 71.1 miles from Spokane.

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

The direct path is about 132.4 miles (213.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 1:34 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.79 one way or $55.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Mattawa and Rain near Spokane.

Stop Ideas Near Lind

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

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

BUS

Ritzville, Washington

25 mi away
1503 South Smittys Blvd.
BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

50 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road
RAIL

Ephrata

81 mi away
24 Alder St NW
BUS

Ephrata, WA

81 mi away
1352 Basin Street SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mattawa and Spokane. Straight-line distance: 132.44 mi (213.14 km).

Mattawa

#1 Mattawa

City in Washington, United States

Population5,112
Coordinates46.7379100, -119.9028200
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Spokane

#2 Spokane

The second most populous city in Washington.

Population222,050
Coordinates47.6596600, -117.4290800
Altitude571
CountryUnited States
Start: Government Road (-119.902819, 46.737791)
End: West Main Avenue (-117.429081, 47.659029)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 242 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.31 gal
20.09 L · about $27.79
Round trip
$55.57
10.62 gal · 40.18 L
Estimated CO2
47.2 kg one way
Round trip: 94.4 kg / 208 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $27.79 $55.57
Mid-grade $5.57 $29.56 $59.12
Premium $5.77 $30.64 $61.29
Diesel $5.47 $29.03 $58.06

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Mattawa and Spokane. The current time is 21:39:13.

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.