How far is Spokane, WA from Kittitas, WA?

The driving distance from Spokane, WA to Kittitas, WA is about 166 miles (267.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.5 miles (237.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
166.02 mi
03h 02m
Flight
147.53 mi
237.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.53 mi
Kilometers
237.43 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.02 mi
Kilometers
267.19 km
Drive Time
03h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kittitas
Wed, Apr 22, 10:40 PM PDT
Return by in Spokane
Thu, Apr 23, 1:42 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spokane
2026-04-22T19:38
Arrive Kittitas
Wed, Apr 22, 10:40 PM PDT
Route Timing
03h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 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
10:56 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
Warden
WA

City in United States

From Spokane
82.8 mi
01h 31m
To Kittitas
83.2 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Wednesday

Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
16 to 30 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    105.3 mi · 1 hr 53 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Kittitas

    1371 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East First Avenue

    45 m · 4 sec · East First Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East First Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
164 mi · 99%
Main Street
0.87 mi · 1%
North Monroe Street
0.41 mi
West Freeway Avenue
0.16 mi
West Main Avenue
0.09 mi
South Gorge Trail
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Keep slight left

105 mi · 01h 53m

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 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.5 mi
147.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warden
01h 31m from Spokane
Leave By
10:56 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Spokane and Chance Light Rain near Kittitas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 166 miles (267.2 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?

Warden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.8 miles from Spokane and 83.2 miles from Kittitas.

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

The direct path is about 147.5 miles (237.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 10:56 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.67 one way or $61.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Spokane and Chance Light Rain near Kittitas.

Stop Ideas Near Warden

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

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

BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

22 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road
BUS

Ritzville, Washington

54 mi away
1503 South Smittys Blvd.
RAIL

Ephrata

55 mi away
24 Alder St NW
BUS

Ephrata, WA

55 mi away
1352 Basin Street SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spokane and Kittitas. Straight-line distance: 147.53 mi (237.43 km).

Spokane

#1 Spokane

The second most populous city in Washington.

Population222,050
Coordinates47.6596600, -117.4290800
Altitude571
CountryUnited States
Kittitas

#2 Kittitas

City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States

Population1,521
Coordinates46.9831800, -120.4170100
Altitude502
CountryUnited States
Start: Spokane (-117.42908, 47.65966)
End: Kittitas (-120.41701, 46.98318)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 267 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.86 gal
22.18 L · about $30.67
Round trip
$61.33
11.72 gal · 44.36 L
Estimated CO2
52.1 kg one way
Round trip: 104.2 kg / 230 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $30.67 $61.33
Mid-grade $5.57 $32.62 $65.25
Premium $5.77 $33.82 $67.64
Diesel $5.47 $32.04 $64.07

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Spokane and Kittitas. The current time is 19:38:13.

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.