How far is Spokane, WA from Riverbend, WA?
The driving distance from Spokane, WA to Riverbend, WA is about 249.4 miles (401.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 201.9 miles (324.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 35m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Washington, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spokane and Riverbend.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spokane and Riverbend.
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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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Turn slight right onto West Freeway Avenue
643 ft · 18 sec · West Freeway Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway Avenue
57 m · 5 sec · West Freeway Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West: Seattle
1245 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left
56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight left
188.2 mi · 3 hr 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 436th Avenue Southeast
1164 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left
147 m · 18 sec
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Turn left onto 436th Avenue Southeast
3123 ft · 1 min · 436th Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Cedar Falls Road Southeast
913 ft · 28 sec · Cedar Falls Road Southeast
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Turn left onto 437th Avenue Southeast
940 ft · 44 sec · 437th Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto Southeast 150th Street
1792 ft · 1 min · Southeast 150th Street
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Turn right onto Southeast 149th Place
542 ft · 24 sec · Southeast 149th Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southeast 149th Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spokane and Riverbend.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 90 West
Keep slight left
188 mi · 03h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Spokane and Chance Light Rain near Riverbend.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spokane to Riverbend?
The road trip is about 249.4 miles (401.4 km) and usually takes 04h 35m 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 124.5 miles from Spokane and 125 miles from Riverbend.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 201.9 miles (324.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.5 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 7:50 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.05 one way or $92.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Spokane and Chance Light Rain near Riverbend.
Stop Ideas Near George
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to George.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spokane and Riverbend. Straight-line distance: 201.88 mi (324.9 km).
#1 Spokane
The second most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 222,050 |
| Coordinates | 47.6596600, -117.4290800 |
| Altitude | 571 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Riverbend
Census-designated place in King County, Washington (state), USA
| Population | 2,132 |
| Coordinates | 47.4664900, -121.7503900 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| Country | United States |
End: Riverbend (-121.75039, 47.46649)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 401 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 06m |
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 | $5.23 | $46.05 | $92.10 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $48.99 | $97.98 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $50.78 | $101.57 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $48.11 | $96.22 |
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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