How far is Spokane, WA from Ravensdale, WA?

The driving distance from Spokane, WA to Ravensdale, WA is about 269.5 miles (433.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 213.6 miles (343.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 03m 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
269.48 mi
05h 01m
Flight
213.61 mi
343.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
213.61 mi
Kilometers
343.77 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
269.48 mi
Kilometers
433.69 km
Drive Time
05h 01m

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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 05h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ravensdale
Thu, Oct 15, 3:30 PM PDT
Return by in Spokane
Thu, Oct 15, 8:32 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spokane
2026-10-15T10:29
Arrive Ravensdale
Thu, Oct 15, 3:30 PM PDT
Route Timing
05h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:02 AM to 1:02 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:56 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
George
WA

City in Washington, USA

From Spokane
134.3 mi
02h 30m
To Ravensdale
135.1 mi
02h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Areas Of Fog then Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph NE
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    195.4 mi · 3 hr 32 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 West: Auburn

    1248 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, Tacoma

    137 m · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Snoqualmie Parkway

    1780 ft · 25 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue on State Route 18

    6.8 mi · 9 min · State Route 18

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Issaquah, Hobart

    2676 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Issaquah Hobart Road Southeast

    1501 ft · 32 sec · Issaquah Hobart Road Southeast

  17. 17

    Continue on 276th Avenue Southeast

    3.4 mi · 6 min · 276th Avenue Southeast

  18. 18

    Continue on Landsburg Road Southeast

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Landsburg Road Southeast

  19. 19

    Continue on Southeast Ravensdale Way

    3135 ft · 1 min · Southeast Ravensdale Way

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southeast Ravensdale Way

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
254 mi · 94%
State Route 18
6.85 mi · 3%
276th Avenue Southeast
3.4 mi · 1%
Landsburg Road Southeast
2.28 mi · 1%
Southeast Ravensdale Way
0.59 mi
Issaquah
0.51 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Keep slight left

195 mi · 03h 32m

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
05h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.9 mi
213.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
George
02h 30m from Spokane
Leave By
6:56 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog then Sunny leaving Spokane and Mostly Sunny near Ravensdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 269.5 miles (433.7 km) and usually takes 05h 01m 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?

George is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.3 miles from Spokane and 135.1 miles from Ravensdale.

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

The direct path is about 213.6 miles (343.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.9 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 6:56 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.69 one way or $103.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Sunny around Spokane and Mostly Sunny near Ravensdale.

Stop Ideas Near George

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

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

BUS

Quincy, Washington

18 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Ephrata, WA

34 mi away
1352 Basin Street SW
RAIL

Ephrata

36 mi away
24 Alder St NW
BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

46 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spokane and Ravensdale. Straight-line distance: 213.61 mi (343.77 km).

Spokane

#1 Spokane

The second most populous city in Washington.

Population222,050
Coordinates47.6596600, -117.4290800
Altitude571
CountryUnited States
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#2 Ravensdale

Located in southeastern King County within the foothills of the Cascade Range at an elevation of 623 feet, this unincorporated community historically served as a hub for coal mining operations in the early 20th century.

Population0
Coordinates47.3523200, -121.9837300
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Start: Spokane (-117.42908, 47.65966)
End: Ravensdale (-121.98373, 47.35232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 434 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.51 gal
36 L · about $51.69
Round trip
$103.37
19.02 gal · 72 L
Estimated CO2
84.5 kg one way
Round trip: 169 kg / 373 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.44 $51.69 $103.37
Mid-grade $5.72 $54.39 $108.78
Premium $5.98 $56.84 $113.68
Diesel $7.29 $69.35 $138.69

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Spokane and Ravensdale. The current time is 10:29:01.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.