How far is Bainbridge Island, WA from Spokane, WA?

The driving distance from Bainbridge Island, WA to Spokane, WA is about 351.1 miles (565.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 237 miles (381.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 32m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
351.12 mi
05h 46m
Flight
237.02 mi
381.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
237.02 mi
Kilometers
381.44 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
351.12 mi
Kilometers
565.07 km
Drive Time
05h 46m

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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 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spokane
Sun, May 17, 2:28 PM PDT
Return by in Bainbridge Island
Sun, May 17, 8:14 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bainbridge Island
2026-05-17T08:42
Arrive Spokane
Sun, May 17, 2:28 PM PDT
Route Timing
05h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:46 AM to 1:46 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
5:28 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bainbridge Island
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
George
WA

City in Washington, USA

From Bainbridge Island
144.5 mi
02h 53m
To Spokane
206.7 mi
02h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 17 12:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
65°F
Today

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 17 8:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bainbridge Island and Spokane.

  1. 1

    Start on Madison Avenue North

    149 m · 24 sec · Madison Avenue North

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Winslow Way East

    1692 ft · 1 min · Winslow Way East

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Olympic Drive Southeast

    526 ft · 17 sec · Olympic Drive Southeast

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Bainbridge Island Ferry Terminal

    1049 ft · 1 min · Bainbridge Island Ferry Terminal

  5. 5

    Continue on Seattle–Bainbridge Ferry

    8.5 mi · 37 min · Seattle–Bainbridge Ferry

  6. 6

    Continue on Colman Dock

    48 m · 10 sec · Colman Dock

  7. 7

    Continue on Colman Dock

    1161 ft · 1 min · Colman Dock

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Alaskan Way South

    919 ft · 43 sec · Alaskan Way South

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Jackson Street

    1704 ft · 1 min · South Jackson Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 4th Avenue South

    1262 ft · 51 sec · 4th Avenue South

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Jefferson Street

    643 ft · 31 sec · Jefferson Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 6th Avenue

    60 m · 7 sec · 6th Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the ramp straight toward I 5 South: Portland

    2261 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East, I 5 South: Bellevue, Portland

    45 m · 2 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Bellevue, Spokane

    2257 ft · 55 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1.6 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel

    274.2 mi · 4 hr 59 min · Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel

  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 Bainbridge Island 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
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel
276 mi · 79%
Seattle–Bainbridge Ferry
8.46 mi · 2%
I 90 East
1.44 mi
South Lincoln Street
0.43 mi
I 5 South
0.43 mi
South Jackson Street
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel

Keep slight left to continue on Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel

274 mi · 04h 59m

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 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+114.1 mi
237 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
George
02h 53m from Bainbridge Island
Leave By
5:28 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Bainbridge Island and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Spokane.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bainbridge Island to Spokane?

The road trip is about 351.1 miles (565.1 km) and usually takes 05h 46m 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?

George is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.5 miles from Bainbridge Island and 206.7 miles from Spokane.

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

The direct path is about 237 miles (381.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 114.1 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 5:28 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $64.84 one way or $129.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Bainbridge Island and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Spokane.

Stop Ideas Near George

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around George, 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 George.

BUS

Quincy, Washington

18 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Ephrata, WA

34 mi away
1352 Basin Street SW
RAIL

Ephrata

36 mi away
24 Alder St NW
BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

46 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bainbridge Island and Spokane. Straight-line distance: 237.02 mi (381.44 km).

Bainbridge Island

#1 Bainbridge Island

City in Kitsap County, Washington, United States

Population25,358
Coordinates47.6262100, -122.5212400
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Spokane

#2 Spokane

The second most populous city in Washington.

Population222,050
Coordinates47.6596600, -117.4290800
Altitude571
CountryUnited States
Start: Madison Avenue North (-122.52101, 47.62621)
End: West Main Avenue (-117.429081, 47.659029)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 565 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.39 gal
46.9 L · about $64.84
Round trip
$129.67
24.78 gal · 93.8 L
Estimated CO2
110.1 kg one way
Round trip: 220.2 kg / 485 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $64.84 $129.67
Mid-grade $5.57 $68.98 $137.95
Premium $5.77 $71.50 $143.01
Diesel $5.47 $67.74 $135.47

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Bainbridge Island and Spokane. The current time is 08:42:39.

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.