How far is Rosedale, WA from Spokane, WA?

The driving distance from Rosedale, WA to Spokane, WA is about 308.3 miles (496.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 244.8 miles (394 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 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
308.29 mi
04h 59m
Flight
244.84 mi
394.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
244.84 mi
Kilometers
394.03 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
308.29 mi
Kilometers
496.14 km
Drive Time
04h 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 04h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spokane
Thu, Oct 15, 2:30 PM PDT
Return by in Rosedale
Thu, Oct 15, 7:30 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rosedale
2026-10-15T09:31
Arrive Spokane
Thu, Oct 15, 2:30 PM PDT
Route Timing
04h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 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
7:00 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rosedale
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
Kittitas
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States

From Rosedale
152.9 mi
02h 29m
To Spokane
155.4 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph NNE
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 Rosedale and Spokane.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on David Day Drive Northwest

    53 m · 8 sec · David Day Drive Northwest

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto 86th Avenue Northwest

    102 m · 7 sec · 86th Avenue Northwest

  3. 3

    Continue on Rosedale Street Northwest

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Rosedale Street Northwest

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Stinson Avenue

    8 m · 1 sec · Stinson Avenue

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Stinson Avenue

    3220 ft · 2 min · Stinson Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Pioneer Way

    777 ft · 19 sec · Pioneer Way

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1233 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    9.6 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1.5 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Seattle

    683 ft · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1356 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    8.2 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation

    2644 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    27.3 mi · 35 min · State Route 18

  15. 15

    Continue on Snoqualmie Parkway

    656 ft · 8 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Spokane

    3019 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    251.7 mi · 4 hr 32 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight right

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

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

    1203 ft · 31 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on West 5th Avenue

    117 m · 13 sec · West 5th Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto West Freeway Avenue

    1151 ft · 33 sec · West Freeway Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on West 4th Avenue

    1027 ft · 31 sec · West 4th Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on West 4th Avenue

    51 m · 5 sec · West 4th Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on South Lincoln Street

    2275 ft · 1 min · South Lincoln Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West Main Avenue

    846 ft · 35 sec · West Main Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right

    8 m · 9 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto South Gorge Trail

    48 m · 17 sec · South Gorge Trail

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Gorge Trail

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
254 mi · 82%
State Route 18
27.3 mi · 9%
Pioneer Way
10.9 mi · 4%
I 5 North
8.58 mi · 3%
Rosedale Street Northwest
3.1 mi · 1%
Stinson Avenue
0.62 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 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.5 mi
244.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kittitas
02h 29m from Rosedale
Leave By
7:00 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rosedale 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 Rosedale to Spokane?

The road trip is about 308.3 miles (496.1 km) and usually takes 04h 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?

Kittitas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.9 miles from Rosedale and 155.4 miles from Spokane.

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

The direct path is about 244.8 miles (394 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.5 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 7:00 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $59.13 one way or $118.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Kittitas

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

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

RAIL

Columbia Station

49 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Quincy, Washington

52 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

71 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

71 mi away
11645 North Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rosedale and Spokane. Straight-line distance: 244.84 mi (394.03 km).

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#1 Rosedale

Situated on the Gig Harbor Peninsula in Pierce County, Washington, this unincorporated community lies along the shores of Henderson Bay at an elevation of approximately 62 feet.

Population0
Coordinates47.3314900, -122.6523500
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Spokane

#2 Spokane

The second most populous city in Washington.

Population222,050
Coordinates47.6596600, -117.4290800
Altitude571
CountryUnited States
Start: David Day Drive Northwest (-122.652766, 47.331736)
End: West Main Avenue (-117.429081, 47.659029)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 496 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.88 gal
41.18 L · about $59.13
Round trip
$118.27
21.76 gal · 82.36 L
Estimated CO2
96.7 kg one way
Round trip: 193.4 kg / 426 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.44 $59.13 $118.27
Mid-grade $5.72 $62.22 $124.45
Premium $5.98 $65.03 $130.06
Diesel $7.29 $79.34 $158.67

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 Rosedale and Spokane. The current time is 09:31:15.

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.