How far is Arlington, WA from Spokane, WA?

The driving distance from Arlington, WA to Spokane, WA is about 320.1 miles (515.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 220.5 miles (354.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
320.06 mi
05h 02m
Flight
220.54 mi
354.92 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
220.54 mi
Kilometers
354.92 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
320.06 mi
Kilometers
515.08 km
Drive Time
05h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spokane
Sat, May 30, 10:41 PM PDT
Return by in Arlington
Sun, May 31, 3:44 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-05-30T17:38
Arrive Spokane
Sat, May 30, 10:41 PM PDT
Route Timing
05h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:03 AM to 1:03 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:54 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arlington
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Kittitas
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States

From Arlington
159.9 mi
02h 31m
To Spokane
160.1 mi
02h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 9:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph WNW
Destination
64°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 2:00 PM PDT
Wind
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Spokane.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Spokane.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    21 m · 2 sec

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto East Division Street

    595 ft · 18 sec · East Division Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Division Street

    24 m · 2 sec · West Division Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto West Division Street

    105 m · 11 sec · West Division Street

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    13 m · 1 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    1661 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    18 m · 1 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward I 5 South: Seattle

    1159 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    25.4 mi · 31 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton

    1.5 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    17.1 mi · 21 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Spokane, Seattle

    2527 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Spokane

    2797 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    267.7 mi · 4 hr 51 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight right

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Maple Street, Lincoln Street, Walnut Street

    1203 ft · 31 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on West 5th Avenue

    117 m · 13 sec · West 5th Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto West Freeway Avenue

    1151 ft · 33 sec · West Freeway Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on West 4th Avenue

    1027 ft · 31 sec · West 4th Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on West 4th Avenue

    51 m · 5 sec · West 4th Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on South Lincoln Street

    2275 ft · 1 min · South Lincoln Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West Main Avenue

    846 ft · 35 sec · West Main Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right

    8 m · 9 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto South Gorge Trail

    48 m · 17 sec · South Gorge Trail

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Gorge Trail

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Spokane.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
4 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
270 mi · 84%
I 5 South
25.6 mi · 8%
I 405 South
18.9 mi · 6%
West Division Street
3.97 mi · 1%
I 90
0.48 mi
South Lincoln Street
0.43 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Merge slight left

268 mi · 04h 51m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+99.6 mi
220.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kittitas
02h 31m from Arlington
Leave By
6:54 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Arlington and Partly Sunny near Spokane.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Spokane?

The road trip is about 320.1 miles (515.1 km) and usually takes 05h 02m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kittitas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 159.9 miles from Arlington and 160.1 miles from Spokane.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 220.5 miles (354.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 99.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:54 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $59.08 one way or $118.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Arlington and Partly Sunny near Spokane.

Stop Ideas Near Kittitas

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kittitas, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kittitas.

RAIL

Columbia Station

49 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Quincy, Washington

52 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

71 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

71 mi away
11645 North Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Spokane. Straight-line distance: 220.54 mi (354.92 km).

Arlington

#1 Arlington

City in northern Snohomish County, Washington, United States

Population21,068
Coordinates48.1987100, -122.1251400
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Spokane

#2 Spokane

The second most populous city in Washington.

Population222,050
Coordinates47.6596600, -117.4290800
Altitude571
CountryUnited States
Start: (-122.125146, 48.198731)
End: West Main Avenue (-117.429081, 47.659029)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 515 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.29 gal
42.75 L · about $59.08
Round trip
$118.16
22.58 gal · 85.5 L
Estimated CO2
100.3 kg one way
Round trip: 200.7 kg / 442 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $59.08 $118.16
Mid-grade $5.57 $62.85 $125.70
Premium $5.77 $65.15 $130.31
Diesel $5.47 $61.72 $123.44

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Washington · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Arlington and Spokane. The current time is 17:38:56.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.