How far is Spokane, WA from Bethel, WA?

The driving distance from Spokane, WA to Bethel, WA is about 315.2 miles (507.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 242.7 miles (390.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 56m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
315.23 mi
05h 58m
Flight
242.7 mi
390.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
242.7 mi
Kilometers
390.59 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
315.23 mi
Kilometers
507.32 km
Drive Time
05h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethel
Wed, Apr 15, 6:21 PM PDT
Return by in Spokane
Thu, Apr 16, 12:20 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spokane
2026-04-15T12:23
Arrive Bethel
Wed, Apr 15, 6:21 PM PDT
Route Timing
05h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:58 AM to 1:58 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
5:04 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spokane
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 Spokane
157.3 mi
02h 59m
To Bethel
157.9 mi
02h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Today

Rain And Snow

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW
Destination
49°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Gorge Trail

    48 m · 21 sec · South Gorge Trail

  2. 2

    Turn right

    8 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Main Avenue

    141 m · 20 sec · West Main Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Monroe Street

    2139 ft · 1 min · North Monroe Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto West Freeway Avenue

    643 ft · 18 sec · West Freeway Avenue

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway Avenue

    57 m · 5 sec · West Freeway Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West: Seattle

    1245 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    195.4 mi · 3 hr 32 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 West: Auburn

    1248 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, Tacoma

    137 m · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Snoqualmie Parkway

    1780 ft · 25 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue on State Route 18

    26.7 mi · 34 min · State Route 18

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Seattle, Tacoma

    2980 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South, WA 161: Enchanted Parkway South, Tacoma

    3094 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Tacoma

    1297 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 9 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton

    3005 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 16 West: Union Avenue

    2518 ft · 46 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    19.4 mi · 24 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Mullenix Road

    1728 ft · 50 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Southeast Mullenix Road

    2057 ft · 45 sec · Southeast Mullenix Road

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bethel Burley Road Southeast

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Bethel Burley Road Southeast

  26. 26

    Continue on Bethel Road Southeast

    1 km · 1 min · Bethel Road Southeast

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Southeast Cedar Road

    39 m · 4 sec · Southeast Cedar Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southeast Cedar Road

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
254 mi · 81%
State Route 18
26.7 mi · 8%
WA 16 West
20.5 mi · 6%
I 5 South
9.37 mi · 3%
Bethel Burley Road Southeast
1.17 mi
Bethel Road Southeast
0.62 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Keep slight left

195 mi · 03h 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
05h 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+72.5 mi
242.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kittitas
02h 59m from Spokane
Leave By
5:04 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow leaving Spokane and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bethel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spokane to Bethel?

The road trip is about 315.2 miles (507.3 km) and usually takes 05h 58m 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 157.3 miles from Spokane and 157.9 miles from Bethel.

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

The direct path is about 242.7 miles (390.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.5 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 5:04 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $58.19 one way or $116.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow around Spokane and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bethel.

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 Spokane and Bethel. Straight-line distance: 242.7 mi (390.59 km).

Spokane

#1 Spokane

The second most populous city in Washington.

Population222,050
Coordinates47.6596600, -117.4290800
Altitude571
CountryUnited States
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#2 Bethel

Bethel is a place in Washington, United States.

Population0
Coordinates47.4939800, -122.6312500
Altitude96
CountryUnited States
Start: Spokane (-117.42908, 47.65966)
End: Bethel (-122.63125, 47.49398)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 507 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.12 gal
42.11 L · about $58.19
Round trip
$116.38
22.24 gal · 84.22 L
Estimated CO2
98.8 kg one way
Round trip: 197.6 kg / 436 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $58.19 $116.38
Mid-grade $5.57 $61.91 $123.81
Premium $5.77 $64.17 $128.35
Diesel $5.47 $60.79 $121.59

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Spokane and Bethel. The current time is 12:23:28.

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.