How far is Redmond, WA from Spokane, WA?
The driving distance from Redmond, WA to Spokane, WA is about 280.3 miles (451.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 218.3 miles (351.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 54m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 27m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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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Mostly Sunny
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Redmond and Spokane.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Redmond and Spokane.
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Start on 164th Avenue Northeast
609 ft · 24 sec · 164th Avenue Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northeast 76th Street
2 m · 1 sec · Northeast 76th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Northeast 76th Street
614 ft · 21 sec · Northeast 76th Street
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Turn slight left onto Leary Way
1830 ft · 58 sec · Leary Way
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Take the ramp straight toward WA 520 West
2015 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 km · 54 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Northeast 40th Street
2259 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 520 West: Seattle
1 km · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
871 ft · 12 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward 148th Avenue Northeast
1650 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto 148th Avenue Northeast
1.9 mi · 4 min · 148th Avenue Northeast
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Continue on 148th Avenue Southeast
1.9 mi · 5 min · 148th Avenue Southeast
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Continue on 150th Avenue Southeast
1436 ft · 43 sec · 150th Avenue Southeast
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Continue on 150th Avenue Southeast
120 m · 18 sec · 150th Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto Southeast 37th Street
111 m · 12 sec · Southeast 37th Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 90 East: Spokane
2352 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
265.9 mi · 4 hr 49 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 Redmond 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
266 mi · 04h 49m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Redmond and Chance Light Rain near Spokane.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Redmond to Spokane?
The road trip is about 280.3 miles (451.1 km) and usually takes 04h 27m 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 138.2 miles from Redmond and 142.1 miles from Spokane.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 218.3 miles (351.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 62 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 8:06 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.75 one way or $103.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Redmond and Chance Light 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 Redmond and Spokane. Straight-line distance: 218.31 mi (351.33 km).
#1 Redmond
The second most populous city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 72,507 |
| Coordinates | 47.6739900, -122.1215100 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| 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: 451 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.23 | $51.75 | $103.51 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $55.06 | $110.12 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $57.08 | $114.15 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $54.07 | $108.14 |
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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