Cities Near Spokane
Cities near Spokane, Washington: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Spokane Valley, Pasco, Richland. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Spokane, Washington is Spokane Valley, about 9 mi (14 km) away — roughly 30 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spokane Valley | 9 mi / 14 km | 30 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Pasco | 126 mi / 203 km | 2 hr 56 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Richland | 129 mi / 208 km | 3 hr | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Yakima | 162 mi / 261 km | 3 hr 46 min | 48 min | Weekend getaway |
| Missoula | 170 mi / 274 km | 3 hr 57 min | 49 min | Weekend getaway |
| Kelowna | 180 mi / 290 km | 4 hr 11 min | 50 min | Weekend getaway |
| Okanagan | 206 mi / 332 km | 4 hr 30 min | 53 min | Short break |
| Sammamish | 216 mi / 348 km | 4 hr 43 min | 54 min | Short break |
| Marysville | 222 mi / 357 km | 4 hr 50 min | 54 min | Short break |
| Renton | 223 mi / 360 km | 4 hr 53 min | 55 min | Short break |
Day trips from Spokane
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Spokane Valley. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Spokane
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Pasco, Richland, Yakima, Missoula, Kelowna. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Spokane include Spokane Valley, Pasco, Richland, Yakima, Missoula. The closest is Spokane Valley, about 9 miles (14 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.