How far is Ravensdale, WA from Spokane, WA?

The driving distance from Ravensdale, WA to Spokane, WA is about 269.1 miles (433.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 213.6 miles (343.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 38m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
269.08 mi
04h 19m
Flight
213.61 mi
343.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
213.61 mi
Kilometers
343.77 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
269.08 mi
Kilometers
433.05 km
Drive Time
04h 19m

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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 04h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spokane
Thu, Oct 15, 1:50 PM PDT
Return by in Ravensdale
Thu, Oct 15, 6:09 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ravensdale
2026-10-15T09:31
Arrive Spokane
Thu, Oct 15, 1:50 PM PDT
Route Timing
04h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 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
8:22 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ravensdale
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
George
WA

City in Washington, USA

From Ravensdale
134.3 mi
02h 09m
To Spokane
134.8 mi
02h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph NE
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Areas Of Fog then Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Southeast Ravensdale Way

    3135 ft · 1 min · Southeast Ravensdale Way

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto Landsburg Road Southeast

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Landsburg Road Southeast

  3. 3

    Continue on 276th Avenue Southeast

    3.4 mi · 6 min · 276th Avenue Southeast

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward WA 18 East: North Bend

    1 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    7 mi · 10 min · State Route 18

  6. 6

    Continue on Snoqualmie Parkway

    656 ft · 8 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Spokane

    3019 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    251.7 mi · 4 hr 32 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

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

    1203 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on West 5th Avenue

    117 m · 13 sec · West 5th Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto West Freeway Avenue

    1151 ft · 33 sec · West Freeway Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on West 4th Avenue

    1027 ft · 31 sec · West 4th Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on West 4th Avenue

    51 m · 5 sec · West 4th Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on South Lincoln Street

    2275 ft · 1 min · South Lincoln Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Main Avenue

    846 ft · 35 sec · West Main Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right

    8 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Gorge Trail

    48 m · 17 sec · South Gorge Trail

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Gorge Trail

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ravensdale 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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
254 mi · 94%
State Route 18
6.98 mi · 3%
276th Avenue Southeast
3.36 mi · 1%
Landsburg Road Southeast
2.28 mi · 1%
WA 18 East
0.64 mi
Southeast Ravensdale Way
0.59 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
04h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.5 mi
213.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
George
02h 09m from Ravensdale
Leave By
8:22 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ravensdale and Areas Of Fog then Sunny near Spokane.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 269.1 miles (433.1 km) and usually takes 04h 19m 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 134.3 miles from Ravensdale and 134.8 miles from Spokane.

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

The direct path is about 213.6 miles (343.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.5 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 8:22 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.58 one way or $103.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ravensdale and Areas Of Fog then Sunny near Spokane.

Stop Ideas Near George

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

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

BUS

Quincy, Washington

18 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Ephrata, WA

34 mi away
1352 Basin Street SW
RAIL

Ephrata

36 mi away
24 Alder St NW
BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

46 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ravensdale and Spokane. Straight-line distance: 213.61 mi (343.77 km).

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#1 Ravensdale

Located in southeastern King County within the foothills of the Cascade Range at an elevation of 623 feet, this unincorporated community historically served as a hub for coal mining operations in the early 20th century.

Population0
Coordinates47.3523200, -121.9837300
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Spokane

#2 Spokane

The second most populous city in Washington.

Population222,050
Coordinates47.6596600, -117.4290800
Altitude571
CountryUnited States
Start: Southeast Ravensdale Way (-121.983886, 47.352542)
End: West Main Avenue (-117.429081, 47.659029)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 433 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.49 gal
35.94 L · about $51.58
Round trip
$103.16
18.98 gal · 71.88 L
Estimated CO2
84.3 kg one way
Round trip: 168.7 kg / 372 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.44 $51.58 $103.16
Mid-grade $5.72 $54.27 $108.55
Premium $5.98 $56.72 $113.44
Diesel $7.29 $69.20 $138.40

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Ravensdale and Spokane. The current time is 09:31:21.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.