How far is Spokane, WA from Ritzville, WA?

The driving distance from Spokane, WA to Ritzville, WA is about 59.5 miles (95.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.7 miles (92.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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
59.54 mi
01h 08m
Flight
57.71 mi
92.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.71 mi
Kilometers
92.87 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.54 mi
Kilometers
95.82 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ritzville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:35 AM PDT
Return by in Spokane
Thu, Apr 23, 4:44 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spokane
2026-04-23T02:26
Arrive Ritzville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:35 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:12 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
Sprague
WA

City in Lincoln County, Washington, United States

From Spokane
29.7 mi
00h 34m
To Ritzville
29.8 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Thursday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 mph N
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    51.5 mi · 55 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward East Schoessler Road

    2123 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Schoessler Road

    3254 ft · 58 sec · East Schoessler Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Danekas Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · East Danekas Road

  13. 13

    Continue on East 1st Avenue

    2929 ft · 1 min · East 1st Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Division Street

    713 ft · 28 sec · North Division Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Main Avenue

    1 m · 1 sec · East Main Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
53.8 mi · 90%
East Danekas Road
3.34 mi · 6%
East Schoessler Road
1.02 mi · 2%
East 1st Avenue
0.55 mi · 1%
North Monroe Street
0.41 mi · 1%
West Freeway Avenue
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Keep slight left

51.5 mi · 00h 55m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.8 mi
57.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sprague
00h 34m from Spokane
Leave By
4:12 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Spokane and Chance Rain Showers near Ritzville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 59.5 miles (95.8 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Sprague is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.7 miles from Spokane and 29.8 miles from Ritzville.

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

The direct path is about 57.7 miles (92.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 4:12 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.99 one way or $21.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Spokane and Chance Rain Showers near Ritzville.

Stop Ideas Near Sprague

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

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

BUS

Ritzville, Washington

36 mi away
1503 South Smittys Blvd.
RAIL

Spokane Intermodal Center

58 mi away
221 W. 1st Avenue
BUS

Colfax, Washington

66 mi away
610 South Main St.
BUS

Deer Park, WA

81 mi away
822 South Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spokane and Ritzville. Straight-line distance: 57.71 mi (92.87 km).

Spokane

#1 Spokane

The second most populous city in Washington.

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

#2 Ritzville

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

Population1,641
Coordinates47.1275500, -118.3799900
Altitude554
CountryUnited States
Start: Spokane (-117.42908, 47.65966)
End: Ritzville (-118.37999, 47.12755)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.1 gal
7.95 L · about $10.99
Round trip
$21.98
4.2 gal · 15.9 L
Estimated CO2
18.7 kg one way
Round trip: 37.3 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $10.99 $21.98
Mid-grade $5.57 $11.69 $23.38
Premium $5.77 $12.12 $24.24
Diesel $5.47 $11.48 $22.96

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 Ritzville. The current time is 02:26:46.

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.