How far is Spokane, WA from Benton City, WA?
The driving distance from Spokane, WA to Benton City, WA is about 155 miles (249.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136.9 miles (220.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spokane and Benton City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spokane and Benton City.
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Start on South Gorge Trail
48 m · 21 sec · South Gorge Trail
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Turn right
8 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto West Main Avenue
141 m · 20 sec · West Main Avenue
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Turn right onto North Monroe Street
2139 ft · 1 min · North Monroe Street
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Turn slight right onto West Freeway Avenue
643 ft · 18 sec · West Freeway Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway Avenue
57 m · 5 sec · West Freeway Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West: Seattle
1245 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left
56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
73.7 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 182 West, US 395 South: Richland, Pendleton
3076 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Lewis and Clark Trail
1.9 mi · 2 min · Lewis and Clark Trail
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Keep slight left to continue on I 182, US 12
11.8 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 82 West, US 12 West: Prosser, Yakima
5.9 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 224 east, SR 225 north: West Richland, Benton City
1495 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 225 north: Benton City
91 m · 4 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 1st Street
27 m · 2 sec · 1st Street
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Exit the roundabout onto 1st Street
2159 ft · 52 sec · 1st Street
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Continue on Babs Avenue
2687 ft · 1 min · Babs Avenue
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Turn slight right onto 9th Street
1942 ft · 58 sec · 9th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 9th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spokane and Benton City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
73.7 mi · 01h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Spokane and Chance Light Rain near Benton City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spokane to Benton City?
The road trip is about 155 miles (249.4 km) and usually takes 02h 51m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lind is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.4 miles from Spokane and 77.6 miles from Benton City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136.9 miles (220.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:46 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.62 one way or $57.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Spokane and Chance Light Rain near Benton City.
Stop Ideas Near Lind
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 Lind.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spokane and Benton City. Straight-line distance: 136.86 mi (220.26 km).
#1 Spokane
The second most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 222,050 |
| Coordinates | 47.6596600, -117.4290800 |
| Altitude | 571 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Benton City
City in Benton County, Washington, United States
| Population | 3,495 |
| Coordinates | 46.2631900, -119.4878000 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
End: Benton City (-119.4878, 46.26319)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 249 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $5.23 | $28.62 | $57.25 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $30.45 | $60.90 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $31.57 | $63.13 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $29.90 | $59.81 |
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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