How far is Spokane, WA from Mattawa, WA?
The driving distance from Spokane, WA to Mattawa, WA is about 158.9 miles (255.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132.4 miles (213.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spokane and Mattawa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spokane and Mattawa.
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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 left
82.6 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 26 East: Othello, Richland
1.1 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
1 mi · 1 min
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Turn right onto State Route 243
14.3 mi · 21 min · State Route 243
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Road 24 Southwest
68 m · 4 sec · Road 24 Southwest
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Exit the roundabout onto Road 24 Southwest
1752 ft · 35 sec · Road 24 Southwest
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Continue on Government Road
1788 ft · 36 sec · Government Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Government Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spokane and Mattawa.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 90 West
Keep slight left
82.6 mi · 01h 29m
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.
Rain leaving Spokane and Chance Light Rain near Mattawa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spokane to Mattawa?
The road trip is about 158.9 miles (255.7 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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 79.3 miles from Spokane and 79.6 miles from Mattawa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132.4 miles (213.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:30 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.36 one way or $58.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Spokane and Chance Light Rain near Mattawa.
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 Mattawa. Straight-line distance: 132.44 mi (213.14 km).
#1 Spokane
The second most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 222,050 |
| Coordinates | 47.6596600, -117.4290800 |
| Altitude | 571 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mattawa
City in Washington, United States
| Population | 5,112 |
| Coordinates | 46.7379100, -119.9028200 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mattawa (-119.90282, 46.73791)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 256 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
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 | $29.36 | $58.71 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $31.23 | $62.46 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $32.38 | $64.75 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $30.67 | $61.34 |
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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