How far is Ridgway, CO from Spokane, WA?
The driving distance from Ridgway, CO to Spokane, WA is about 1089.1 miles (1752.7 km), with a travel time of about 19h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 817.7 miles (1315.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 38h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 19h 03m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain And Snow Showers
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ridgway and Spokane.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ridgway and Spokane.
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Start on the route
25 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto North Charlotte Street
559 ft · 37 sec · North Charlotte Street
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Turn left onto Sherman Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Sherman Street
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Turn left
29.9 mi · 41 min
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Continue straight
17.1 mi · 21 min
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Turn left onto Confluence Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Confluence Drive
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Turn left onto West 5th Street
1105 ft · 27 sec · West 5th Street
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Continue on G Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · G Road
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Continue on G Road
1.2 km · 1 min · G Road
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Continue on G50 Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · G50 Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
14.8 mi · 17 min
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Continue straight
14.1 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
3.5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Riverside Parkway
1073 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left
38 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Riverside Parkway
2 mi · 3 min · Riverside Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on 25 Road
2141 ft · 45 sec · 25 Road
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Turn left onto Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
3.6 mi · 6 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 70: Utah
997 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left
14.6 mi · 15 min
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Scenic Byway
10.9 mi · 11 min · Dinosaur Diamond Scenic Byway
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
73.4 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West, US 191 North: Price, Salt Lake City
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
51.3 mi · 1 hr · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on West Highway Drive
2645 ft · 50 sec · West Highway Drive
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
35 mi · 43 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Continue on State Street
1.1 km · 58 sec · State Street
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
33.2 mi · 40 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Continue on East US-6
3.6 mi · 5 min · East US-6
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
1158 ft · 18 sec · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
1633 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
66 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
55.3 mi · 56 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
338.3 mi · 5 hr 19 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 90 West: Missoula
2808 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto I 90 West: Missoula
309.6 mi · 5 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward South Lincoln Street
1624 ft · 42 sec
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Turn straight onto South Lincoln Street
2029 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 Ridgway and Spokane.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
338 mi · 05h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Ridgway and Partly Cloudy near Spokane.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ridgway to Spokane?
The road trip is about 1089.1 miles (1752.7 km) and usually takes 19h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fort Hall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 544.2 miles from Ridgway and 544.9 miles from Spokane.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 817.7 miles (1315.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 271.4 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 7:30 AM MST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $161.21 one way or $322.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 341.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Ridgway and Spokane, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Ridgway and Partly Cloudy near Spokane.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ridgway and Spokane. Straight-line distance: 817.67 mi (1315.92 km).
#1 Ridgway
Human settlement in Ouray County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 1,039 |
| Coordinates | 38.1527700, -107.7617300 |
| Altitude | 2148 |
| 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: Spokane (-117.42908, 47.65966)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1753 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 36h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 27h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 21h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 18h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 15h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 13h 35m |
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 | $4.20 | $161.21 | $322.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.58 | $175.93 | $351.87 |
| Premium | $4.91 | $188.54 | $377.08 |
| Diesel | $6.38 | $245.26 | $490.52 |
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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