How far is Terrace Heights, WA from Spokane, WA?

The driving distance from Terrace Heights, WA to Spokane, WA is about 204.6 miles (329.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 159.1 miles (256.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 26m 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
204.61 mi
03h 13m
Flight
159.12 mi
256.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
159.12 mi
Kilometers
256.08 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
204.61 mi
Kilometers
329.28 km
Drive Time
03h 13m

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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 03h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spokane
Sun, Apr 19, 5:06 AM PDT
Return by in Terrace Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 8:19 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Terrace Heights
2026-04-19T01:52
Arrive Spokane
Sun, Apr 19, 5:06 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 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
10:34 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Terrace Heights
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
Moses Lake
WA

City in Washington

From Terrace Heights
102.2 mi
01h 36m
To Spokane
102.4 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph N
Destination
69°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Terrace Heights and Spokane.

  1. 1

    Start on Roza Hill Drive

    871 ft · 24 sec · Roza Hill Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on Terrace Heights Drive

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Terrace Heights Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on Terrace Heights Way

    898 ft · 24 sec · Terrace Heights Way

  4. 4

    Continue on East Yakima Avenue

    987 ft · 27 sec · East Yakima Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1479 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    31 mi · 34 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Vantage, Spokane

    3223 ft · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    166.3 mi · 2 hr 58 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

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

    1203 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on West 5th Avenue

    117 m · 13 sec · West 5th Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto West Freeway Avenue

    1151 ft · 33 sec · West Freeway Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on West 4th Avenue

    1027 ft · 31 sec · West 4th Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on West 4th Avenue

    51 m · 5 sec · West 4th Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on South Lincoln Street

    2275 ft · 1 min · South Lincoln Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Main Avenue

    846 ft · 35 sec · West Main Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right

    8 m · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Gorge Trail

    48 m · 17 sec · South Gorge Trail

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Gorge Trail

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Terrace Heights 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
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
169 mi · 82%
East Yakima Avenue
32.8 mi · 16%
Terrace Heights Drive
1.61 mi · 1%
South Lincoln Street
0.43 mi
Maple Street
0.23 mi
West 4th Avenue
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Merge slight left

166 mi · 02h 58m

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 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.5 mi
159.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moses Lake
01h 36m from Terrace Heights
Leave By
10:34 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny leaving Terrace Heights and Partly Sunny near Spokane.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Terrace Heights to Spokane?

The road trip is about 204.6 miles (329.3 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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?

Moses Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.2 miles from Terrace Heights and 102.4 miles from Spokane.

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

The direct path is about 159.1 miles (256.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.5 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 10:34 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.78 one way or $75.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Moses Lake

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

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

BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

4 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road
RAIL

Ephrata

29 mi away
24 Alder St NW
BUS

Ephrata, WA

29 mi away
1352 Basin Street SW
BUS

Quincy, Washington

45 mi away
102 B St NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Terrace Heights and Spokane. Straight-line distance: 159.12 mi (256.08 km).

Terrace Heights

#1 Terrace Heights

Census designated place

Population6,937
Coordinates46.6062400, -120.4397900
Altitude364
CountryUnited States
Spokane

#2 Spokane

The second most populous city in Washington.

Population222,050
Coordinates47.6596600, -117.4290800
Altitude571
CountryUnited States
Start: Roza Hill Drive (-120.439793, 46.606389)
End: West Main Avenue (-117.429081, 47.659029)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 329 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.22 gal
27.33 L · about $37.78
Round trip
$75.56
14.44 gal · 54.66 L
Estimated CO2
64.2 kg one way
Round trip: 128.3 kg / 283 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $37.78 $75.56
Mid-grade $5.57 $40.19 $80.39
Premium $5.77 $41.67 $83.33
Diesel $5.47 $39.47 $78.94

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 Terrace Heights and Spokane. The current time is 01:52:52.

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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.