New River Gorge to Spokane: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1935.4 miles 3114.7 km · straight line
2322.4 miles estimated 3737.6 km · driving distance
46h 43min estimated drive time
$224 - $275 estimated fuel cost
~4h 24min flight time
302° WNW bearing direction

How far is New River Gorge from Spokane?

The distance from New River Gorge to Spokane is 1935.4 miles (3114.7 km) as the crow flies. Spokane is located WNW of New River Gorge. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2322.4 miles, taking about 46h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 24min. Both are located in United States — New River Gorge in West Virginia 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 New River Gorge and Spokane. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from New River Gorge to Spokane

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 46h 43min $224 - $275 Flexible stops
Fly ~4h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~56h 4min $186–$348* Budget
Train ~60h 44min $279–$813* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between New River Gorge & Spokane

Quick Facts

New River Gorge
38.07°N, 81.08°W
America/New_York
300m 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 645 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 161 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 12.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients