Denver to Spokane: Road Trip Guide & Distance

826 miles 1329.3 km · straight line
1093.6 miles actual route 1759.9 km · driving distance
18h 17min estimated drive time
$105 - $130 estimated fuel cost
~2h 10min flight time
316° NW bearing direction

How far is Denver from Spokane?

The distance from Denver to Spokane is 826 miles (1329.3 km) as the crow flies. Spokane is located NW of Denver. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1093.6 miles, taking about 18h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 10min. Both are located in United States — Denver in Colorado and Spokane in Washington.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Denver and Spokane. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Denver to Spokane

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 17min $105 - $130 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 56min $87–$164* Budget
Train ~23h 46min $131–$383* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Denver & Spokane

Quick Facts

Denver
39.74°N, 104.99°W
America/Denver
1609m elevation
Spokane
47.66°N, 117.43°W
America/Los_Angeles
576m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 275 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 69 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM