How far is Bothell West, WA from Spokane, WA?

The driving distance from Bothell West, WA to Spokane, WA is about 288.7 miles (464.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 223.8 miles (360.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 15m 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
288.69 mi
04h 37m
Flight
223.79 mi
360.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
223.79 mi
Kilometers
360.16 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
288.69 mi
Kilometers
464.6 km
Drive Time
04h 37m

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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 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spokane
Thu, Oct 15, 2:07 PM PDT
Return by in Bothell West
Thu, Oct 15, 6:45 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bothell West
2026-10-15T09:29
Arrive Spokane
Thu, Oct 15, 2:07 PM PDT
Route Timing
04h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 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
7:44 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bothell West
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 West
144.1 mi
02h 18m
To Spokane
144.6 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph N
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Areas Of Fog then Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 213th Street Southwest

    82 m · 17 sec · 213th Street Southwest

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Damson Road

    81 m · 7 sec · Damson Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Damson Road

    44 m · 4 sec · Damson Road

  4. 4

    Continue on 214th Street Southwest

    154 m · 14 sec · 214th Street Southwest

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 4th Avenue West

    1.4 km · 2 min · 4th Avenue West

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 228th Street Southwest

    1 mi · 2 min · 228th Street Southwest

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Bothell-Everett Highway

    905 ft · 25 sec · Bothell-Everett Highway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward I 405 South: Bellevue

    2043 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    14.5 mi · 18 min

  10. 10

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

    2527 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Spokane

    2797 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    267.7 mi · 4 hr 51 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

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

    1203 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on West 5th Avenue

    117 m · 13 sec · West 5th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto West Freeway Avenue

    1151 ft · 33 sec · West Freeway Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on West 4th Avenue

    1027 ft · 31 sec · West 4th Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on West 4th Avenue

    51 m · 5 sec · West 4th Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on South Lincoln Street

    2275 ft · 1 min · South Lincoln Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Main Avenue

    846 ft · 35 sec · West Main Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right

    8 m · 9 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Gorge Trail

    48 m · 17 sec · South Gorge Trail

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Gorge Trail

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bothell West 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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
270 mi · 94%
I 405 South
14.9 mi · 5%
228th Street Southwest
1 mi
4th Avenue West
0.87 mi
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
04h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64.9 mi
223.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
George
02h 18m from Bothell West
Leave By
7:44 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bothell West and Areas Of Fog then Sunny near Spokane.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bothell West to Spokane?

The road trip is about 288.7 miles (464.6 km) and usually takes 04h 37m 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 144.1 miles from Bothell West and 144.6 miles from Spokane.

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

The direct path is about 223.8 miles (360.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.9 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 7:44 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $55.38 one way or $110.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bothell West and Areas Of Fog then 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 West and Spokane. Straight-line distance: 223.79 mi (360.16 km).

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#1 Bothell West

This Snohomish County locale is characterized by its position within the broader Seattle metropolitan area, nestled along the Sammamish River.

Population0
Coordinates47.8052700, -122.2406400
Altitude-
CountryUnited States
Spokane

#2 Spokane

The second most populous city in Washington.

Population222,050
Coordinates47.6596600, -117.4290800
Altitude571
CountryUnited States
Start: 213th Street Southwest (-122.24118, 47.805214)
End: West Main Avenue (-117.429081, 47.659029)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 465 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.19 gal
38.56 L · about $55.38
Round trip
$110.77
20.38 gal · 77.12 L
Estimated CO2
90.6 kg one way
Round trip: 181.1 kg / 399 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.44 $55.38 $110.77
Mid-grade $5.72 $58.28 $116.55
Premium $5.98 $60.91 $121.81
Diesel $7.29 $74.31 $148.61

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bothell West and Spokane. The current time is 09:29:27.

Distance to Other Cities

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