How far is Riverbend, WA from Spokane Valley, WA?

The driving distance from Riverbend, WA to Spokane Valley, WA is about 257.6 miles (414.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 210.8 miles (339.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 59m 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
257.62 mi
03h 59m
Flight
210.74 mi
339.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
210.74 mi
Kilometers
339.16 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
257.62 mi
Kilometers
414.6 km
Drive Time
03h 59m

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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 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spokane Valley
Sun, Apr 19, 7:07 AM PDT
Return by in Riverbend
Sun, Apr 19, 11:07 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Riverbend
2026-04-19T03:08
Arrive Spokane Valley
Sun, Apr 19, 7:07 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 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
9:00 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
128.7 mi
01h 59m
To Spokane Valley
128.9 mi
01h 59m

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
68°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.3 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 27

    2039 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Pines Road

    45 m · 11 sec · North Pines Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pines Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Riverbend and Spokane Valley.

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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
256 mi · 100%
436th Avenue Southeast
0.48 mi
WA 27
0.39 mi
Southeast 149th Street
0.26 mi
437th Avenue Southeast
0.18 mi
Cedar Falls Road Southeast
0.17 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 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.8 mi
210.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
George
01h 59m from Riverbend
Leave By
9:00 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Riverbend and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain near Spokane Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Riverbend to Spokane Valley?

The road trip is about 257.6 miles (414.6 km) and usually takes 03h 59m 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 128.7 miles from Riverbend and 128.9 miles from Spokane Valley.

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

The direct path is about 210.8 miles (339.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.8 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 9:00 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.57 one way or $95.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Riverbend and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain near Spokane Valley.

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 Valley. Straight-line distance: 210.74 mi (339.16 km).

Riverbend

#1 Riverbend

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

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

#2 Spokane Valley

The most populous city in Spokane County, Washington.

Population102,893
Coordinates47.6732300, -117.2393700
Altitude615
CountryUnited States
Start: Southeast 149th Place (-121.75005, 47.46634)
End: North Pines Road (-117.239528, 47.673234)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 415 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.09 gal
34.41 L · about $47.57
Round trip
$95.14
18.18 gal · 68.82 L
Estimated CO2
80.8 kg one way
Round trip: 161.6 kg / 356 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $47.57 $95.14
Mid-grade $5.57 $50.60 $101.21
Premium $5.77 $52.46 $104.92
Diesel $5.47 $49.70 $99.39

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 Valley. The current time is 03:08:14.

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.