How far is Prairie Ridge, WA from Spokane, WA?
The driving distance from Prairie Ridge, WA to Spokane, WA is about 295.6 miles (475.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 223.6 miles (359.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 40m 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 04h 50m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Washington, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Prairie Ridge and Spokane.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prairie Ridge and Spokane.
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Start on 211th Avenue Court East
752 ft · 30 sec · 211th Avenue Court East
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 128th Street Court East
890 ft · 36 sec · 128th Street Court East
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ridgewood Drive
96 m · 9 sec · Ridgewood Drive
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Continue on 214th Avenue East
1.2 mi · 3 min · 214th Avenue East
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Turn left onto South Prairie Road East
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Prairie Road East
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Turn left onto Elhi Hill Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Elhi Hill Road
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Continue on State Route 410 East
4.6 mi · 7 min · State Route 410 East
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Keep slight right to continue on WA 167 North: Seattle
1749 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
6.5 mi · 8 min · Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 East: Auburn
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto State Route 18
24.1 mi · 31 min · State Route 18
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Continue on Snoqualmie Parkway
656 ft · 8 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Spokane
3019 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
251.7 mi · 4 hr 32 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 Prairie Ridge and Spokane.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Prairie Ridge and Rain near Spokane.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Prairie Ridge to Spokane?
The road trip is about 295.6 miles (475.7 km) and usually takes 04h 50m 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?
George is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.7 miles from Prairie Ridge and 147.9 miles from Spokane.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 223.6 miles (359.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 72 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 7:20 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $54.58 one way or $109.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Prairie Ridge and Rain near Spokane.
Stop Ideas Near George
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 George.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Prairie Ridge and Spokane. Straight-line distance: 223.63 mi (359.89 km).
#1 Prairie Ridge
Census designated place
| Population | 11,464 |
| Coordinates | 47.1376000, -122.1487300 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| 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: 476 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 41m |
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 | $54.58 | $109.16 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $58.06 | $116.13 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $60.19 | $120.38 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $57.02 | $114.04 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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