How far is Stevenson, WA from Spokane, WA?

The driving distance from Stevenson, WA to Spokane, WA is about 298.9 miles (481.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 251 miles (403.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 04m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
298.92 mi
05h 02m
Flight
250.98 mi
403.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
250.98 mi
Kilometers
403.92 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
298.92 mi
Kilometers
481.06 km
Drive Time
05h 02m

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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 05h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spokane
Thu, Apr 23, 1:41 AM PDT
Return by in Stevenson
Thu, Apr 23, 6:43 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stevenson
2026-04-22T20:39
Arrive Spokane
Thu, Apr 23, 1:41 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:02 AM to 1:02 PM PDT

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

Leave by
6:56 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stevenson
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
Kennewick
WA

The second most populous city in Benton County, Washington.

From Stevenson
149.3 mi
02h 31m
To Spokane
149.6 mi
02h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
20 to 24 mph WSW
Destination
55°F
Wednesday

Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    104 m · 30 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto School Street

    775 ft · 35 sec · School Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Vancouver Avenue

    1171 ft · 46 sec · Vancouver Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Columbia Street

    93 m · 16 sec · Columbia Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    1129 ft · 39 sec · 2nd Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Lewis and Clark Trail Highway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Lewis and Clark Trail Highway

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lewis and Clark Trail Highway

    38 m · 5 sec · Lewis and Clark Trail Highway

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Lewis and Clark Trail Highway

    10.6 mi · 15 min · Lewis and Clark Trail Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Lewis and Clark Highway

    1951 ft · 30 sec · Lewis and Clark Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Lewis and Clark Trail Highway

    7 mi · 11 min · Lewis and Clark Trail Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on West Steuben Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · West Steuben Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Lewis and Clark Trail Highway

    113.7 mi · 2 hr 15 min · Lewis and Clark Trail Highway

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left toward I 82 West, US 395 North: Kennewick

    18.6 mi · 20 min · Lewis and Clark Trail Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Lewis and Clark Trail Highway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Lewis and Clark Trail Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on South US 395

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South US 395

  16. 16

    Continue on Lewis and Clark Trail

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Lewis and Clark Trail

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 395 north, SR 397 south (Oregon Street): Spokane, Finley

    859 ft · 21 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on US 395

    1416 ft · 35 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on US 395 North: Spokane

    130.7 mi · 2 hr 21 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight right

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Maple Street, Lincoln Street, Walnut Street

    1203 ft · 31 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on West 5th Avenue

    117 m · 13 sec · West 5th Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto West Freeway Avenue

    1151 ft · 33 sec · West Freeway Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on West 4th Avenue

    1027 ft · 31 sec · West 4th Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on West 4th Avenue

    51 m · 5 sec · West 4th Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on South Lincoln Street

    2275 ft · 1 min · South Lincoln Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto West Main Avenue

    846 ft · 35 sec · West Main Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right

    8 m · 9 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left onto South Gorge Trail

    48 m · 17 sec · South Gorge Trail

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Gorge Trail

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
147 mi · 49%
US 395 north
133 mi · 44%
I 82 West
9.29 mi · 3%
Lewis and Clark Trail
4.94 mi · 2%
West Steuben Street
1.62 mi · 1%
South US 395
1.07 mi
Longest Stretch

US 395 North

Keep slight right to continue on US 395 North: Spokane

131 mi · 02h 21m

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
05h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.9 mi
251 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kennewick
02h 31m from Stevenson
Leave By
6:56 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Stevenson and Rain near Spokane.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 298.9 miles (481.1 km) and usually takes 05h 02m 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?

Kennewick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.3 miles from Stevenson and 149.6 miles from Spokane.

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

The direct path is about 251 miles (403.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.9 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:56 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $55.21 one way or $110.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Stevenson and Rain near Spokane.

Stop Ideas Near Kennewick

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

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

RAIL

Pasco Intermodal Train Station

5 mi away
535 North 1st Avenue
BUS

Walla Walla, WA

63 mi away
108 West Main Street
BUS

Pendleton, Oregon

66 mi away
320 SW Court Street
BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

99 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stevenson and Spokane. Straight-line distance: 250.98 mi (403.92 km).

Stevenson

#1 Stevenson

City in Washington

Population1,627
Coordinates45.6956700, -121.8845200
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Spokane

#2 Spokane

The second most populous city in Washington.

Population222,050
Coordinates47.6596600, -117.4290800
Altitude571
CountryUnited States
Start: (-121.884897, 45.695917)
End: West Main Avenue (-117.429081, 47.659029)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 481 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.55 gal
39.93 L · about $55.21
Round trip
$110.42
21.1 gal · 79.86 L
Estimated CO2
93.8 kg one way
Round trip: 187.5 kg / 413 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $55.21 $110.42
Mid-grade $5.57 $58.73 $117.46
Premium $5.77 $60.88 $121.77
Diesel $5.47 $57.68 $115.35

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 Stevenson and Spokane. The current time is 20:39:03.

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.