How far is Birch Bay, WA from Spokane, WA?
The driving distance from Birch Bay, WA to Spokane, WA is about 382.6 miles (615.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 259.3 miles (417.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 06m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Birch Bay and Spokane.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Birch Bay and Spokane.
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Start on the route
14 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Alderson Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Alderson Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Blaine Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Blaine Road
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Turn right onto Birch Bay Lynden Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Birch Bay Lynden Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 5 South
1516 ft · 37 sec · US I-5 South Onramp
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Merge slight left
86.9 mi · 1 hr 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right
17.1 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Spokane, Seattle
2527 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Spokane
2797 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
267.7 mi · 4 hr 51 min
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Merge slight right
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Maple Street, Lincoln Street, Walnut Street
1203 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on West 5th Avenue
117 m · 13 sec · West 5th Avenue
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Turn straight onto West Freeway Avenue
1151 ft · 33 sec · West Freeway Avenue
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Continue on West 4th Avenue
1027 ft · 31 sec · West 4th Avenue
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Continue on West 4th Avenue
51 m · 5 sec · West 4th Avenue
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Continue on South Lincoln Street
2275 ft · 1 min · South Lincoln Street
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Turn left onto West Main Avenue
846 ft · 35 sec · West Main Avenue
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Turn right
8 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto South Gorge Trail
48 m · 17 sec · South Gorge Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Gorge Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Birch Bay and Spokane.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Sunny leaving Birch Bay and Sunny near Spokane.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Birch Bay to Spokane?
The road trip is about 382.6 miles (615.7 km) and usually takes 06h 06m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cle Elum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 191.1 miles from Birch Bay and 191.4 miles from Spokane.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 259.3 miles (417.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 123.3 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $70.65 one way or $141.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 120 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Birch Bay and Sunny near Spokane.
Stop Ideas Near Cle Elum
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cle Elum.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Birch Bay and Spokane. Straight-line distance: 259.3 mi (417.31 km).
#1 Birch Bay
Census designated place
| Population | 8,413 |
| Coordinates | 48.9178900, -122.7446200 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Spokane
The second most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 222,050 |
| Coordinates | 47.6596600, -117.4290800 |
| Altitude | 571 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Main Avenue (-117.429081, 47.659029)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 616 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 46m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.23 | $70.65 | $141.29 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $75.15 | $150.31 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $77.91 | $155.82 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $73.80 | $147.61 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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