How far is Spokane, WA from Moses Lake, WA?

The driving distance from Spokane, WA to Moses Lake, WA is about 104 miles (167.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.9 miles (151.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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
104.02 mi
01h 55m
Flight
93.9 mi
151.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.9 mi
Kilometers
151.12 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.02 mi
Kilometers
167.4 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moses Lake
Wed, Apr 22, 11:16 PM PDT
Return by in Spokane
Thu, Apr 23, 1:11 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spokane
2026-04-22T21:20
Arrive Moses Lake
Wed, Apr 22, 11:16 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM PDT

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

Leave by
2:38 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
Ritzville
WA

Small city, county seat of Adams County, Washington, USA

From Spokane
51.9 mi
00h 57m
To Moses Lake
52.1 mi
00h 57m

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
68°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spokane and Moses Lake.

  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

    41.3 mi · 44 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 17, I 90: Othello, Moses Lake, Ephrata

    1730 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Coulee Corridor

    1.6 km · 1 min · Coulee Corridor

  13. 13

    Continue on South Pioneer Way

    1.4 km · 1 min · South Pioneer Way

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Hill Street

    1703 ft · 36 sec · East Hill Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Division Street

    1 km · 1 min · South Division Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Division Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
100 mi · 96%
Coulee Corridor
0.98 mi · 1%
South Pioneer Way
0.85 mi · 1%
South Division Street
0.65 mi · 1%
North Monroe Street
0.41 mi
WA 17
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Keep slight left

56.6 mi · 01h 01m

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
01h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
93.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ritzville
00h 57m from Spokane
Leave By
2:38 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Spokane and Chance Rain Showers near Moses Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spokane to Moses Lake?

The road trip is about 104 miles (167.4 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Ritzville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.9 miles from Spokane and 52.1 miles from Moses Lake.

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

The direct path is about 93.9 miles (151.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 2:38 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.21 one way or $38.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Spokane and Chance Rain Showers near Moses Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Ritzville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Ritzville and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Ritzville Park
Scenic stop 7.1 mi away

City of Ritzville Park

Ritzville , WA
Ritzville, WA 99169
Rating 4.4/5 161 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Ritzville City Hall
Meeting point 7.1 mi away

Ritzville City Hall

Ritzville , WA
216 E Main Ave, Ritzville, WA 99169
Rating 4.0/5 1 reviews City government office
Ritzville Fire Department
Nearby stop 7.3 mi away

Ritzville Fire Department

Ritzville , WA
216 E Main Ave, Ritzville, WA 99169
Fire station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ritzville.

BUS

Ritzville, Washington

1 mi away
1503 South Smittys Blvd.
BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

66 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road
BUS

Colfax, Washington

82 mi away
610 South Main St.
RAIL

Ephrata

91 mi away
24 Alder St NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spokane and Moses Lake. Straight-line distance: 93.9 mi (151.12 km).

Spokane

#1 Spokane

The second most populous city in Washington.

Population222,050
Coordinates47.6596600, -117.4290800
Altitude571
CountryUnited States
Moses Lake

#2 Moses Lake

City in Washington

Population24,274
Coordinates47.1301400, -119.2780800
Altitude326
CountryUnited States
Start: Spokane (-117.42908, 47.65966)
End: Moses Lake (-119.27808, 47.13014)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 167 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.67 gal
13.89 L · about $19.21
Round trip
$38.41
7.34 gal · 27.78 L
Estimated CO2
32.6 kg one way
Round trip: 65.2 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $19.21 $38.41
Mid-grade $5.57 $20.43 $40.86
Premium $5.77 $21.18 $42.36
Diesel $5.47 $20.06 $40.13

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 Moses Lake. The current time is 21:20:27.

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.