How far is Spokane, WA from West Wenatchee, WA?

The driving distance from Spokane, WA to West Wenatchee, WA is about 172.4 miles (277.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.2 miles (220.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 48m 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

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
172.36 mi
03h 24m
Flight
137.17 mi
220.76 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Spokane.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.17 mi
Kilometers
220.76 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
172.36 mi
Kilometers
277.39 km
Drive Time
03h 24m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Wenatchee
Thu, Apr 23, 7:38 AM PDT
Return by in Spokane
Thu, Apr 23, 11:03 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spokane
2026-04-23T04:14
Arrive West Wenatchee
Thu, Apr 23, 7:38 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM PDT

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

Leave by
10:12 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
Warden
WA

City in United States

From Spokane
86 mi
01h 42m
To West Wenatchee
86.4 mi
01h 42m

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
68°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spokane and West Wenatchee.

  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

    69 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 281 North: Qunicy, Wenatchee

    1553 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Burke Spur

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Burke Spur

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 281

    2.9 mi · 4 min · State Route 281

  14. 14

    Turn left onto White Trail Road

    8.8 mi · 12 min · White Trail Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Route 28

    47 m · 5 sec · State Route 28

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 28

    26.2 mi · 35 min · State Route 28

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Mission Street

    2.3 mi · 6 min · South Mission Street

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto North Miller Street

    857 ft · 27 sec · North Miller Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto North Wenatchee Avenue

    549 ft · 20 sec · North Wenatchee Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Maple Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Maple Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Benoy Avenue

    101 m · 17 sec · Benoy Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left

    123 m · 30 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
128 mi · 74%
State Route 28
26.2 mi · 15%
White Trail Road
8.84 mi · 5%
State Route 281
2.91 mi · 2%
South Mission Street
2.27 mi · 1%
Burke Spur
1.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Keep slight left

69 mi · 01h 14m

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
03h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.2 mi
137.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warden
01h 42m from Spokane
Leave By
10:12 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Spokane and Sunny near West Wenatchee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spokane to West Wenatchee?

The road trip is about 172.4 miles (277.4 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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?

Warden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86 miles from Spokane and 86.4 miles from West Wenatchee.

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

The direct path is about 137.2 miles (220.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.2 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 10:12 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.82 one way or $63.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Spokane and Sunny near West Wenatchee.

Stop Ideas Near Warden

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

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

BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

22 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road
BUS

Ritzville, Washington

54 mi away
1503 South Smittys Blvd.
RAIL

Ephrata

55 mi away
24 Alder St NW
BUS

Ephrata, WA

55 mi away
1352 Basin Street SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spokane and West Wenatchee. Straight-line distance: 137.17 mi (220.76 km).

Spokane

#1 Spokane

The second most populous city in Washington.

Population222,050
Coordinates47.6596600, -117.4290800
Altitude571
CountryUnited States
West Wenatchee

#2 West Wenatchee

City in Chelan County, Washington, United States of America

Population1,565
Coordinates47.4437400, -120.3534100
Altitude271
CountryUnited States
Start: Spokane (-117.42908, 47.65966)
End: West Wenatchee (-120.35341, 47.44374)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 277 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.08 gal
23.02 L · about $31.82
Round trip
$63.63
12.16 gal · 46.04 L
Estimated CO2
54 kg one way
Round trip: 108.1 kg / 238 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $31.82 $63.63
Mid-grade $5.57 $33.85 $67.69
Premium $5.77 $35.09 $70.18
Diesel $5.47 $33.24 $66.48

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 West Wenatchee. The current time is 04:14:17.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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