How far is Spokane, WA from Royal City, WA?

The driving distance from Spokane, WA to Royal City, WA is about 133.9 miles (215.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.8 miles (186.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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
133.92 mi
02h 38m
Flight
115.74 mi
186.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.74 mi
Kilometers
186.26 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.92 mi
Kilometers
215.53 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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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 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Royal City
Sun, Apr 19, 8:35 AM PDT
Return by in Spokane
Sun, Apr 19, 11:14 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spokane
2026-04-19T05:56
Arrive Royal City
Sun, Apr 19, 8:35 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:12 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
Ritzville
WA

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

From Spokane
66.9 mi
01h 19m
To Royal City
67.1 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph SE
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spokane and Royal City.

  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

    25 m · 2 sec · North Monroe Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    53 m · 10 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto West Riverside Avenue

    1462 ft · 42 sec · West Riverside Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on West Riverside Avenue

    809 ft · 25 sec · West Riverside Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Maple Street

    1648 ft · 40 sec · South Maple Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    856 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway

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

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    2313 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn right

    43.3 mi · 58 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Royal Avenue Southwest

    955 ft · 26 sec · Royal Avenue Southwest

  16. 16

    Continue on Royal Avenue Northwest

    149 m · 14 sec · Royal Avenue Northwest

  17. 17

    Turn right

    65 m · 16 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Maple Street
58.9 mi · 44%
Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
30.8 mi · 23%
West Riverside Avenue
0.43 mi
Royal Avenue Southwest
0.18 mi
Royal Avenue Northwest
0.09 mi
West Main Avenue
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

South Maple Street

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.1 mi
115.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ritzville
01h 19m from Spokane
Leave By
1:12 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Spokane and Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny near Royal City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spokane to Royal City?

The road trip is about 133.9 miles (215.5 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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 66.9 miles from Spokane and 67.1 miles from Royal City.

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

The direct path is about 115.8 miles (186.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 1:12 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.75 one way or $49.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Spokane and Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny near Royal City.

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 7 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 7.2 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 7 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 Royal City. Straight-line distance: 115.74 mi (186.26 km).

Spokane

#1 Spokane

The second most populous city in Washington.

Population222,050
Coordinates47.6596600, -117.4290800
Altitude571
CountryUnited States
Royal City

#2 Royal City

City in Grant County, Washington, United States

Population2,237
Coordinates46.9009700, -119.6305900
Altitude324
CountryUnited States
Start: Spokane (-117.42908, 47.65966)
End: Royal City (-119.63059, 46.90097)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 216 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.73 gal
17.89 L · about $24.75
Round trip
$49.50
9.46 gal · 35.78 L
Estimated CO2
42 kg one way
Round trip: 84.1 kg / 185 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $24.75 $49.50
Mid-grade $5.57 $26.33 $52.66
Premium $5.77 $27.30 $54.59
Diesel $5.47 $25.86 $51.72

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Spokane and Royal City. The current time is 05:56:22.

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.