How far is Spokane, WA from Ridgway, CO?
The driving distance from Spokane, WA to Ridgway, CO is about 1088.6 miles (1751.9 km), with a travel time of about 19h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 817.7 miles (1315.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 38h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 19h 02m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spokane and Ridgway.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spokane and Ridgway.
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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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Take the ramp straight
1623 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
309.2 mi · 5 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 South: Dillon, Idaho Falls
2694 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
376.7 mi · 5 hr 57 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
27.4 mi · 29 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
8.2 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
47 mi · 50 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East, SR 156: Spanish Fork, Main Street, Price
2127 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 6 East: Price
884 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto US 6 East: Price
1212 ft · 16 sec
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Continue straight
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
33.2 mi · 40 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Continue on State Street
1.1 km · 58 sec · State Street
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
35 mi · 43 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Continue on West Highway Drive
2645 ft · 50 sec · West Highway Drive
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Continue on East Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
125.8 mi · 2 hr 10 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Scenic Byway
10.8 mi · 11 min · Dinosaur Diamond Scenic Byway
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Continue straight
14.6 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6, US 50: Grand Junction
664 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 6, US 50
860 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
3.4 mi · 6 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Turn right onto 25 Road
2188 ft · 46 sec · 25 Road
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Continue on Riverside Parkway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Riverside Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right
1864 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto South 5th Street
5.8 mi · 9 min · South 5th Street
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Continue straight
11.8 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
14.8 mi · 17 min
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Turn right onto G50 Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · G50 Road
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Continue on G Road
1.1 km · 1 min · G Road
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Continue on G Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · G Road
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Continue on West 5th Street
1068 ft · 30 sec · West 5th Street
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Turn right onto Confluence Drive
1.3 km · 1 min · Confluence Drive
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Take the exit slight right
767 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Main Street
20.8 mi · 27 min · Main Street
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Continue on South Townsend Avenue
26.1 mi · 35 min · South Townsend Avenue
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Turn right onto Sherman Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Sherman Street
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Turn right onto North Charlotte Street
559 ft · 37 sec · North Charlotte Street
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Turn left
25 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spokane and Ridgway.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 15 South
Merge slight left
377 mi · 05h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Cloudy leaving Spokane and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Ridgway.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spokane to Ridgway?
The road trip is about 1088.6 miles (1751.9 km) and usually takes 19h 02m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fort Hall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 540.7 miles from Spokane and 547.9 miles from Ridgway.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 817.7 miles (1315.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 270.9 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 7:30 AM PST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $198.85 one way or $397.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 341.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Spokane and Ridgway, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Spokane and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Ridgway.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spokane and Ridgway. Straight-line distance: 817.67 mi (1315.92 km).
#1 Spokane
The second most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 222,050 |
| Coordinates | 47.6596600, -117.4290800 |
| Altitude | 571 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ridgway
Human settlement in Ouray County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 1,039 |
| Coordinates | 38.1527700, -107.7617300 |
| Altitude | 2148 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ridgway (-107.76173, 38.15277)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1752 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 36h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 27h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 21h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 18h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 15h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 13h 34m |
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 | $5.18 | $198.85 | $397.70 |
| Mid-grade | $5.45 | $209.30 | $418.59 |
| Premium | $5.70 | $218.86 | $437.72 |
| Diesel | $7.26 | $278.82 | $557.64 |
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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