How far is Blaine, WA from Spokane, WA?

The driving distance from Blaine, WA to Spokane, WA is about 383.6 miles (617.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 261 miles (420.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
383.55 mi
06h 05m
Flight
261.04 mi
420.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
261.04 mi
Kilometers
420.11 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
383.55 mi
Kilometers
617.26 km
Drive Time
06h 05m

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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 06h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spokane
Sat, Apr 18, 4:29 AM PDT
Return by in Blaine
Sat, Apr 18, 10:34 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blaine
2026-04-17T22:24
Arrive Spokane
Sat, Apr 18, 4:29 AM PDT
Route Timing
06h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:05 PM to 1:35 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:50 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blaine
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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
Cle Elum
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States

From Blaine
191.8 mi
03h 02m
To Spokane
191.8 mi
03h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
56°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on H Street

    1078 ft · 39 sec · H Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Peace Portal Drive

    1064 ft · 38 sec · Peace Portal Drive

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 5 South

    1263 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    92.9 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  5. 5

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

    1.5 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    17.1 mi · 21 min

  8. 8

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

    2527 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Spokane

    2797 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    267.7 mi · 4 hr 51 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

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

    1203 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on West 5th Avenue

    117 m · 13 sec · West 5th Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto West Freeway Avenue

    1151 ft · 33 sec · West Freeway Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on West 4th Avenue

    1027 ft · 31 sec · West 4th Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on West 4th Avenue

    51 m · 5 sec · West 4th Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on South Lincoln Street

    2275 ft · 1 min · South Lincoln Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Main Avenue

    846 ft · 35 sec · West Main Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right

    8 m · 9 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Gorge Trail

    48 m · 17 sec · South Gorge Trail

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Gorge Trail

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blaine 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
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
270 mi · 70%
I 5 South
93.1 mi · 24%
I 405 South
18.9 mi · 5%
I 90
0.48 mi
South Lincoln Street
0.43 mi
Maple Street
0.23 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

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.

Drive Time
06h 05m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+122.6 mi
261 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cle Elum
03h 02m from Blaine
Leave By
11:50 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Blaine and Sunny near Spokane.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 383.6 miles (617.3 km) and usually takes 06h 05m 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 191.8 miles from Blaine and 191.8 miles from Spokane.

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

The direct path is about 261 miles (420.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 122.6 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 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 $70.80 one way or $141.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 120.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cle Elum

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

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

BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

49 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

51 mi away
11645 North Rd
RAIL

Columbia Station

54 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Stevens Pass, Washington

60 mi away
US Highway 2 at Summit Parking Lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blaine and Spokane. Straight-line distance: 261.04 mi (420.11 km).

Blaine

#1 Blaine

City in Whatcom County, Washington, United States

Population5,638
Coordinates48.9937200, -122.7471200
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Spokane

#2 Spokane

The second most populous city in Washington.

Population222,050
Coordinates47.6596600, -117.4290800
Altitude571
CountryUnited States
Start: H Street (-122.747119, 48.994007)
End: West Main Avenue (-117.429081, 47.659029)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 617 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.53 gal
51.23 L · about $70.80
Round trip
$141.60
27.06 gal · 102.46 L
Estimated CO2
120.2 kg one way
Round trip: 240.5 kg / 530 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $70.80 $141.60
Mid-grade $5.57 $75.32 $150.64
Premium $5.77 $78.08 $156.16
Diesel $5.47 $73.97 $147.94

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Blaine and Spokane. The current time is 22:24:16.

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.