How far is Spokane, WA from Othello, WA?

The driving distance from Spokane, WA to Othello, WA is about 111.5 miles (179.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.1 miles (161.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m 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
111.54 mi
02h 05m
Flight
100.13 mi
161.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.13 mi
Kilometers
161.15 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.54 mi
Kilometers
179.51 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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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 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Othello
Tue, May 12, 9:42 PM PDT
Return by in Spokane
Tue, May 12, 11:48 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spokane
2026-05-12T19:36
Arrive Othello
Tue, May 12, 9:42 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM PDT

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

Leave by
2:18 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
55.7 mi
01h 02m
To Othello
55.9 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NE
Destination
89°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway

    30.3 mi · 32 min · Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    2313 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn right

    20 mi · 23 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South 1st Street

    1906 ft · 47 sec · South 1st Street

  14. 14

    Continue on South 1st Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · South 1st Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    115 m · 14 sec · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Broadway Avenue

    22 m · 2 sec · South Broadway Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Broadway Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
58.9 mi · 53%
Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
30.8 mi · 28%
South 1st Avenue
0.77 mi · 1%
North Monroe Street
0.41 mi
South 1st Street
0.36 mi
West Freeway Avenue
0.16 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
02h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
100.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ritzville
01h 02m from Spokane
Leave By
2:18 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Spokane and Mostly Sunny near Othello.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 111.5 miles (179.5 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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 55.7 miles from Spokane and 55.9 miles from Othello.

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

The direct path is about 100.1 miles (161.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 2:18 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.62 one way or $41.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Spokane and Mostly Sunny near Othello.

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 3.3 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 3.4 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 3.6 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 Othello. Straight-line distance: 100.13 mi (161.15 km).

Spokane

#1 Spokane

The second most populous city in Washington.

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

#2 Othello

City

Population8,454
Coordinates46.8259700, -119.1752900
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Start: Spokane (-117.42908, 47.65966)
End: Othello (-119.17529, 46.82597)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 180 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.94 gal
14.9 L · about $20.62
Round trip
$41.24
7.88 gal · 29.8 L
Estimated CO2
35 kg one way
Round trip: 70 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $20.62 $41.24
Mid-grade $5.57 $21.93 $43.87
Premium $5.77 $22.74 $45.48
Diesel $5.47 $21.54 $43.08

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Spokane and Othello. The current time is 19:36:57.

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.