How far is Riverbend, WA from Spokane, WA?

The driving distance from Riverbend, WA to Spokane, WA is about 249 miles (400.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 201.9 miles (324.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
249.06 mi
03h 57m
Flight
201.88 mi
324.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
201.88 mi
Kilometers
324.9 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
249.06 mi
Kilometers
400.82 km
Drive Time
03h 57m

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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 03h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spokane
Sun, Apr 19, 7:03 AM PDT
Return by in Riverbend
Sun, Apr 19, 11:00 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Riverbend
2026-04-19T03:06
Arrive Spokane
Sun, Apr 19, 7:03 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:06 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Riverbend
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 Riverbend
124.5 mi
01h 58m
To Spokane
124.6 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph NNE
Destination
69°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Southeast 149th Place

    542 ft · 28 sec · Southeast 149th Place

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 441st Avenue Southeast

    89 m · 19 sec · 441st Avenue Southeast

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Southeast 149th Street

    1352 ft · 59 sec · Southeast 149th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on 437th Avenue Southeast

    940 ft · 44 sec · 437th Avenue Southeast

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Cedar Falls Road Southeast

    913 ft · 22 sec · Cedar Falls Road Southeast

  6. 6

    Continue on 436th Avenue Southeast

    2514 ft · 55 sec · 436th Avenue Southeast

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 90 East: Spokane

    2067 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    244.6 mi · 4 hr 25 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 Riverbend 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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
247 mi · 99%
436th Avenue Southeast
0.48 mi
South Lincoln Street
0.43 mi
Southeast 149th Street
0.26 mi
Maple Street
0.23 mi
West 4th Avenue
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Merge slight left

245 mi · 04h 25m

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
03h 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.1 mi
201.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
George
01h 58m from Riverbend
Leave By
9:06 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Riverbend 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 Riverbend to Spokane?

The road trip is about 249 miles (400.8 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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 124.5 miles from Riverbend and 124.6 miles from Spokane.

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

The direct path is about 201.9 miles (324.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.1 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 9:06 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.00 one way or $92.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Riverbend and Partly 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 Riverbend and Spokane. Straight-line distance: 201.88 mi (324.9 km).

Riverbend

#1 Riverbend

Census-designated place in King County, Washington (state), USA

Population2,132
Coordinates47.4664900, -121.7503900
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Spokane

#2 Spokane

The second most populous city in Washington.

Population222,050
Coordinates47.6596600, -117.4290800
Altitude571
CountryUnited States
Start: Southeast 149th Place (-121.75005, 47.46634)
End: West Main Avenue (-117.429081, 47.659029)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 401 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.79 gal
33.27 L · about $46.00
Round trip
$92.00
17.58 gal · 66.54 L
Estimated CO2
78.1 kg one way
Round trip: 156.2 kg / 344 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $46.00 $92.00
Mid-grade $5.57 $48.93 $97.87
Premium $5.77 $50.73 $101.45
Diesel $5.47 $48.05 $96.11

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Riverbend and Spokane. The current time is 03:06:30.

Distance to Other Cities

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