How far is Mount Vista, WA from Spokane, WA?
The driving distance from Mount Vista, WA to Spokane, WA is about 360.6 miles (580.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 280.1 miles (450.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 30m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 45m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
County seat of Benton County, Washington
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Vista and Spokane.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Vista and Spokane.
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Start on Northeast Sam Smith Drive
63 m · 9 sec · Northeast Sam Smith Drive
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Turn right onto Northeast 159th Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast 159th Street
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Turn right onto Northeast 72nd Avenue
3.3 mi · 5 min · Northeast 72nd Avenue
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Continue on Northeast Andresen Road
2543 ft · 52 sec · Northeast Andresen Road
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Turn left onto Northeast Padden Parkway
983 ft · 24 sec · Northeast Padden Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 205 South: Salem
2626 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
9.9 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue on Columbia River Highway
158.1 mi · 2 hr 56 min · Columbia River Highway
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Continue on Old Oregon Trail Highway
11.4 mi · 12 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 82 West: Hermiston, Umatilla
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue on McNary Highway
29.9 mi · 33 min · McNary Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
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Continue on South US 395
1.1 mi · 2 min · South US 395
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Continue on Lewis and Clark Trail
4.9 mi · 7 min · Lewis and Clark Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward US 395 north, SR 397 south (Oregon Street): Spokane, Finley
859 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 395
1416 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 395 North: Spokane
130.7 mi · 2 hr 21 min
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Merge slight right
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Maple Street, Lincoln Street, Walnut Street
1203 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on West 5th Avenue
117 m · 13 sec · West 5th Avenue
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Turn straight onto West Freeway Avenue
1151 ft · 33 sec · West Freeway Avenue
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Continue on West 4th Avenue
1027 ft · 31 sec · West 4th Avenue
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Continue on West 4th Avenue
51 m · 5 sec · West 4th Avenue
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Continue on South Lincoln Street
2275 ft · 1 min · South Lincoln Street
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Turn left onto West Main Avenue
846 ft · 35 sec · West Main Avenue
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Turn right
8 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto South Gorge Trail
48 m · 17 sec · South Gorge Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Gorge Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Vista and Spokane.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Columbia River Highway
Continue on Columbia River Highway
158 mi · 02h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Mount Vista and Partly Sunny near Spokane.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mount Vista to Spokane?
The road trip is about 360.6 miles (580.3 km) and usually takes 05h 45m 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?
Prosser is a useful midpoint, sitting about 180.1 miles from Mount Vista and 180.5 miles from Spokane.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 280.1 miles (450.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 80.5 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 5:30 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $66.62 one way or $133.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Mount Vista and Partly Sunny near Spokane.
Stop Ideas Near Prosser
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Prosser.
Pasco Intermodal Train Station
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Wishram
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Vista and Spokane. Straight-line distance: 280.11 mi (450.79 km).
#1 Mount Vista
Census designated place
| Population | 7,850 |
| Coordinates | 45.7342800, -122.6328800 |
| Altitude | 75 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Spokane
The second most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 222,050 |
| Coordinates | 47.6596600, -117.4290800 |
| Altitude | 571 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Main Avenue (-117.429081, 47.659029)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 580 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.23 | $66.62 | $133.23 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $70.87 | $141.74 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $73.46 | $146.93 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $69.59 | $139.19 |
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 31, 2026
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