Origin
Ritzville, WA
Late night in Ritzville on Sunday
Local time
12:51 AM
PDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ritzville, WA to Spokane, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
59.8 mi
96 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ritzville, WA
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Trip Overview
This straightforward drive from Ritzville, WA to Spokane, WA covers 59.8 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stops. With an estimated fuel cost of $13, this route is budget-friendly for a quick journey. The majority of the drive, 89%, is on the interstate, making it a predominantly highway-focused experience. Both your origin and destination are within the Pacific Coast region, so you'll be traversing familiar territory throughout this short hop.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 53.2 mi | 57m |
| East Danekas Road | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| East Schoessler Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East 1st Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Lincoln Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West 4th Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Freeway Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Main Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 53.2 mi, about 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ritzville, WA and Spokane, WA.
1
Start on East Main Avenue
306 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Main Avenue
2
Turn right onto North Columbia Street
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
North Columbia Street
3
Turn left onto I 90 Bus; US 10 Hist
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East 1st Avenue
4
Continue on US 10 Hist
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
East Danekas Road
5
Turn right onto East Schoessler Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Schoessler Road
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
7
Merge onto I 90; US 395
51 mi
·
55 min
·
I 90; US 395
8
Merge onto I 90; US 2; US 395
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
I 90; US 2; US 395
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward Maple Street, Lincoln Street, Walnut Street
10
Continue on West 5th Avenue
382 ft
·
12 sec
·
West 5th Avenue
11
Turn straight onto West Freeway Avenue
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
West Freeway Avenue
12
Continue on West 4th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
West 4th Avenue
13
Continue on West 4th Avenue
167 ft
·
4 sec
·
West 4th Avenue
14
Continue on South Lincoln Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Lincoln Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
15
Turn left onto West Main Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
West Main Avenue
16
Turn right
26 ft
·
8 sec
17
Turn left onto South Gorge Trail
157 ft
·
17 sec
·
South Gorge Trail
18
Arrive at destination
South Gorge Trail
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.9 miles from Ritzville, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 59.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Columbia Street
Turn right onto North Columbia Street
Navigation decision point
5
58.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Take the exit toward Maple Street, Lincoln Street, Walnut Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Maple Street, Lincoln Street, Walnut Str...
4
59.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
West Main Avenue
Turn left onto West Main Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
59.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
59.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
South Gorge Trail
Turn left onto South Gorge Trail
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.52 one way
$25.03 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $13.13 | $26.25 |
| premium | $5.77 | $13.58 | $27.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.20 | $26.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.28 | $2.87 |
| Efficient EV | 15 | 0 | $5.23 | $2.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.9 | 0 | $8.37 | $3.83 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Spokane, WA
Late night in Spokane on Sunday
Local time
12:51 AM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
29 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 10m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this 59.8-mile journey. You'll spend 89% of your time on major roads, including I-90, East Danekas Road, and East Schoessler Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a solid 53.2 miles on I-90, offering a consistent pace. This route is designed for efficiency, with minimal time spent on slower, local roads. The character remains largely the same for the duration, emphasizing smooth travel across the Washington landscape.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 53.2 mi on I 90.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and East Danekas Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Columbia Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 10m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Columbia Street): Navigation decision point; at 58.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 59.6 miles (West Main Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 59.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 53.2 miles on I 90. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Columbia Street): Navigation decision point; at 58.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 59.6 miles (West Main Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Spokane, WA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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