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Trip from Riverbend, WA to Spokane, WA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 35m
Distance
249.4 mi
401 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$49
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 23m
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6 AM
4h 36m
8 AM
5h 3m
10 AM
4h 45m
12 PM
4h 43m
3 PM
4h 47m
5 PM
5h 1m
8 PM
4h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Riverbend, WA
Ken Cheatham
Spokane, WA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Riverbend to Spokane is 249.4 miles and takes about 4h 35m via I 90, with a fuel budget near $52 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive primarily stays on I 90, taking you across Washington state from the Pacific Coast region towards the Inland Northwest. Given its mostly highway profile and single-day recommendation, this is a straightforward trip for those looking to cover ground efficiently. You'll find it's a practical option for moving between these two areas of Washington without much fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
124.7 miles from Riverbend, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 17m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 246.4 mi | 4h 27m |
| 436th Avenue Southeast | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Lincoln Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Southeast 149th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West 4th Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Freeway Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 437th Avenue Southeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Cedar Falls Road Southeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 246.4 mi, about 4h 27m
Traffic on I-90
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 94 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~978 veh/hr typical · worst 1,681
Quietest
2 AM
~83 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverbend, WA and Spokane, WA.
1
Start on Southeast 149th Place
0.1 mi
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27 sec
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Southeast 149th Place
2
Turn right onto 441st Avenue Southeast
292 ft
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18 sec
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441st Avenue Southeast
3
Turn left onto Southeast 149th Street
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
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Southeast 149th Street
4
Continue on 437th Avenue Southeast
0.2 mi
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43 sec
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437th Avenue Southeast
5
Turn right onto Cedar Falls Road Southeast
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
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Cedar Falls Road Southeast
6
Continue on 436th Avenue Southeast
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
436th Avenue Southeast
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 90 East: Spokane
8
Merge onto I 90
245 mi
·
4 hr 24 min
·
I 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 90; US 2; US 395
1.8 mi
·
2 min
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I 90; US 2; US 395
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward Maple Street, Lincoln Street, Walnut Street
11
Continue on West 5th Avenue
382 ft
·
12 sec
·
West 5th Avenue
12
Turn straight onto West Freeway Avenue
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
West Freeway Avenue
13
Continue on West 4th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
West 4th Avenue
14
Continue on West 4th Avenue
167 ft
·
4 sec
·
West 4th Avenue
15
Continue on South Lincoln Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Lincoln Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
16
Turn left onto West Main Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
West Main Avenue
17
Turn right
26 ft
·
8 sec
18
Turn left onto South Gorge Trail
157 ft
·
17 sec
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South Gorge Trail
19
Arrive at destination
South Gorge Trail
Trip Plan
With a duration of around 4 hours and 35 minutes, this is a comfortable one-day drive. Aim to depart in the morning to allow ample time for any unexpected delays. Since the longest stretch on I 90 is over 246 miles, plan for one fuel and rest stop roughly midway to break up the drive. The fuel cost is estimated at $52, so ensure your tank is full before you leave Riverbend. Given the short travel time, you have flexibility if you need to make an earlier or later start.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 124.7 miles from Riverbend, WA, or about 2h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 246.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 55 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 124.7 miles or 2h 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Spokane, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Riverbend, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Riverbend, WA
This is one driving day of about 249.4 miles and 4h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 miles from Riverbend, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 90 for about 246.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
125 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 55 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 124.7 miles from Riverbend, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 246.4 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Indian John Hill Rest Area, I-90 Eastbound
0 mi from route
Sprague Lake Westbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Schrag Westbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Schrag Eastbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Winchester Eastbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Ryegrass Eastbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Indian John Hill Rest Area, I-90 Westbound
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Travelers Rest Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Winchester Westbound Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
Petro Stopping Centers
0.2 mi from route
Colville Fuels Half Sun Travel Plaza
0.2 mi from route
TA
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.3 mi from route
Ryegrass Westbound Rest Area
0.3 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.7 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 248.1 — 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
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~0m in
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441st Avenue Southeast
Turn right onto 441st Avenue Southeast
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Southeast 149th Street
Turn left onto Southeast 149th Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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Cedar Falls Road Southeast
Turn right onto Cedar Falls Road Southeast
Navigation decision point
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
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I 90
Merge onto I 90
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
248.1 mi into trip
|
~4h 31m 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...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$48.58 one way
$97.17 round trip
$4.95/gal
25.4 MPG avg
87 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.18 | $50.90 | $101.80 |
| premium | $5.39 | $52.93 | $105.87 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $47.09 | $94.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$49
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 87.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 74.8 | 0 | $26.19 | $11.97 |
| Efficient EV | 62.4 | 0 | $21.82 | $9.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 99.8 | 1 | $34.92 | $15.96 |
Gas CO2
87 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Origin
Riverbend, WA
Evening in Riverbend on Monday
Local time
7:04 PM
PDT
Current temp
53°F
Patchy Fog
0 mph
2% chance
Live forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 17 at 9:08PM PDT until July 18 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 17 at 9:08PM PDT until July 18 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Destination
Spokane, WA
Evening in Spokane on Monday
Local time
7:04 PM
PDT
Current temp
60°F
Patchy Smoke
S 5 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 17 at 9:08PM PDT until July 18 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 17 at 9:08PM PDT until July 18 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
7 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 35m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Seattle flourished during and after the Klondike Gold Rush. Merchants supplied people from around the world passing through this port city on their way to a remarkable adventure in the Yukon Territory...
29 mi from route
~72 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is almost entirely highway, with 99% of the 249.4 miles on I 90. You'll experience a very long stretch of 246.4 miles on this interstate before transitioning to surface roads like South Lincoln Street in Spokane. Expect consistent cruising speeds for the vast majority of your travel time. The primary roads are I 90, 436th Avenue Southeast, and South Lincoln Street.
99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 246.4 mi on I 90.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and 436th Avenue Southeast. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 441st Avenue Southeast.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 35m 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 (441st Avenue Southeast): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Southeast 149th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Cedar Falls Road Southeast): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
2,643 ft
501 ft
Total Climb
4,214 ft
Total Descent
2,880 ft
Highest Point
2,643 ft
~35.6 mi in
Elevation Range
2,142 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Riverbend, WA
Full guide →Arriving in Spokane, WA
Full guide →Founded 1871
Spokane is the second-largest city in Washington State, and the largest between Seattle and Minneapolis. It is the economic hub of the "Inland Empire", a name used for Eastern Washington and the Idaho Panhandle (pre-dating by nearly a century the use of the same title by a region in Southern California). It is at the north edge of the Palouse, where gently rolling hills of wheat fields end at the Spokane River valley. This article also includes the suburbs of Liberty Lake and Spokane Valley.
Top landmarks
- • Monroe Street Bridge — bridge in Spokane, Washington
- • Montvale Hotel — hotel in Spokane, Washington
- • Manito Park and Botanical Gardens — park in Spokane, Washington state, USA
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 35m. Total distance: 249.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (99%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 246.4 miles on I 90. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 20 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (441st Avenue Southeast): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Southeast 149th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Cedar Falls Road Southeast): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Spokane, WA, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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