How far is Bothell, WA from Spokane, WA?

The driving distance from Bothell, WA to Spokane, WA is about 284.8 miles (458.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 222.1 miles (357.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 56m 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
284.79 mi
04h 28m
Flight
222.13 mi
357.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
222.13 mi
Kilometers
357.49 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
284.79 mi
Kilometers
458.32 km
Drive Time
04h 28m

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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 04h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spokane
Sun, May 3, 1:15 AM PDT
Return by in Bothell
Sun, May 3, 5:44 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bothell
2026-05-02T20:47
Arrive Spokane
Sun, May 3, 1:15 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 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
8:04 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bothell
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 Bothell
142.2 mi
02h 14m
To Spokane
142.6 mi
02h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 10:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NNW
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    30 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 101st Avenue Northeast

    48 m · 14 sec · 101st Avenue Northeast

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Northeast 185th Street

    1023 ft · 40 sec · Northeast 185th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 104th Avenue Northeast

    642 ft · 29 sec · 104th Avenue Northeast

  5. 5

    Continue on Kaysner Way

    670 ft · 14 sec · Kaysner Way

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Woodinville Drive

    3018 ft · 1 min · Woodinville Drive

  7. 7

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

    2021 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight left

    11.6 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

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

    2527 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Spokane

    2797 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    267.7 mi · 4 hr 51 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

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

    1203 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on West 5th Avenue

    117 m · 13 sec · West 5th Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto West Freeway Avenue

    1151 ft · 33 sec · West Freeway Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on West 4th Avenue

    1027 ft · 31 sec · West 4th Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on West 4th Avenue

    51 m · 5 sec · West 4th Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on South Lincoln Street

    2275 ft · 1 min · South Lincoln Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Main Avenue

    846 ft · 35 sec · West Main Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right

    8 m · 9 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Gorge Trail

    48 m · 17 sec · South Gorge Trail

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Gorge Trail

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
270 mi · 95%
Woodinville Drive
0.57 mi
I 90
0.48 mi
South Lincoln Street
0.43 mi
I 405
0.38 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

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
04h 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.7 mi
222.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
George
02h 14m from Bothell
Leave By
8:04 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bothell 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 Bothell to Spokane?

The road trip is about 284.8 miles (458.3 km) and usually takes 04h 28m 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 142.2 miles from Bothell and 142.6 miles from Spokane.

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

The direct path is about 222.1 miles (357.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.7 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 8:04 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.59 one way or $105.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bothell and Partly Sunny 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 Bothell and Spokane. Straight-line distance: 222.13 mi (357.49 km).

Bothell

#1 Bothell

A city in King County, Washington.

Population47,524
Coordinates47.7623200, -122.2054000
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Spokane

#2 Spokane

The second most populous city in Washington.

Population222,050
Coordinates47.6596600, -117.4290800
Altitude571
CountryUnited States
Start: (-122.205393, 47.762208)
End: West Main Avenue (-117.429081, 47.659029)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 458 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.05 gal
38.04 L · about $52.59
Round trip
$105.18
20.1 gal · 76.08 L
Estimated CO2
89.3 kg one way
Round trip: 178.6 kg / 394 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $52.59 $105.18
Mid-grade $5.57 $55.95 $111.90
Premium $5.77 $58.00 $116.00
Diesel $5.47 $54.94 $109.89

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Bothell and Spokane. The current time is 20:47:55.

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.