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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Quick Snapshot
Road
158.9 mi
03h 00m
Flight
132.44 mi
213.14 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.44 mi
Kilometers
213.14 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.9 mi
Kilometers
255.72 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mattawa
Thu, Apr 23, 2:12 AM PDT
Return by in Spokane
Thu, Apr 23, 5:12 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spokane
2026-04-22T23:12
Arrive Mattawa
Thu, Apr 23, 2:12 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:30 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spokane
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Lind
WA

Town of the United States

From Spokane
79.3 mi
01h 30m
To Mattawa
79.6 mi
01h 30m

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
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph W

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.

  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

    82.6 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 26 East: Othello, Richland

    1.1 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto State Route 243

    14.3 mi · 21 min · State Route 243

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Road 24 Southwest

    68 m · 4 sec · Road 24 Southwest

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Road 24 Southwest

    1752 ft · 35 sec · Road 24 Southwest

  16. 16

    Continue on Government Road

    1788 ft · 36 sec · Government Road

  17. 17

    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.

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
141 mi · 89%
State Route 243
14.3 mi · 9%
WA 26 East
1.71 mi · 1%
North Monroe Street
0.41 mi
Road 24 Southwest
0.37 mi
Government Road
0.34 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.5 mi
132.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lind
01h 30m from Spokane
Leave By
12:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Ritzville, Washington

25 mi away
1503 South Smittys Blvd.
BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

50 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road
RAIL

Ephrata

81 mi away
24 Alder St NW
BUS

Ephrata, WA

81 mi away
1352 Basin Street SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spokane and Mattawa. Straight-line distance: 132.44 mi (213.14 km).

Spokane

#1 Spokane

The second most populous city in Washington.

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

#2 Mattawa

City in Washington, United States

Population5,112
Coordinates46.7379100, -119.9028200
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Start: Spokane (-117.42908, 47.65966)
End: Mattawa (-119.90282, 46.73791)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 256 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.61 gal
21.22 L · about $29.36
Round trip
$58.71
11.22 gal · 42.44 L
Estimated CO2
49.9 kg one way
Round trip: 99.7 kg / 220 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Washington · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Spokane and Mattawa. The current time is 23:12:13.

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.