How far is Brier, WA from Spokane, WA?

The driving distance from Brier, WA to Spokane, WA is about 289.7 miles (466.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 225.3 miles (362.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 19m 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
289.71 mi
04h 39m
Flight
225.34 mi
362.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
225.34 mi
Kilometers
362.65 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
289.71 mi
Kilometers
466.24 km
Drive Time
04h 39m

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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 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spokane
Sun, Apr 19, 3:09 AM PDT
Return by in Brier
Sun, Apr 19, 7:49 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brier
2026-04-18T22:29
Arrive Spokane
Sun, Apr 19, 3:09 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 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
7:40 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brier
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 Brier
144.8 mi
02h 19m
To Spokane
145 mi
02h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Brier Road

    14 m · 7 sec · Brier Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 236th Street Southwest

    2535 ft · 1 min · 236th Street Southwest

  3. 3

    Continue on South Castle Way

    982 ft · 28 sec · South Castle Way

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Castle Drive

    143 m · 21 sec · Castle Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 234th Place Southwest

    794 ft · 41 sec · 234th Place Southwest

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Locust Way

    2154 ft · 58 sec · Locust Way

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 228th Street Southwest

    1.8 mi · 3 min · 228th Street Southwest

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Bothell-Everett Highway

    905 ft · 25 sec · Bothell-Everett Highway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward I 405 South: Bellevue

    2043 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    14.5 mi · 18 min

  11. 11

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

    2527 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Spokane

    2797 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    267.7 mi · 4 hr 51 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

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

    1203 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on West 5th Avenue

    117 m · 13 sec · West 5th Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto West Freeway Avenue

    1151 ft · 33 sec · West Freeway Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on West 4th Avenue

    1027 ft · 31 sec · West 4th Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on West 4th Avenue

    51 m · 5 sec · West 4th Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on South Lincoln Street

    2275 ft · 1 min · South Lincoln Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Main Avenue

    846 ft · 35 sec · West Main Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right

    8 m · 9 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South Gorge Trail

    48 m · 17 sec · South Gorge Trail

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Gorge Trail

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brier 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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
270 mi · 93%
I 405 South
14.9 mi · 5%
228th Street Southwest
1.8 mi · 1%
236th Street Southwest
0.48 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 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64.4 mi
225.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
George
02h 19m from Brier
Leave By
7:40 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain leaving Brier 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 Brier to Spokane?

The road trip is about 289.7 miles (466.2 km) and usually takes 04h 39m 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 144.8 miles from Brier and 145 miles from Spokane.

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

The direct path is about 225.3 miles (362.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.4 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 7:40 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.48 one way or $106.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain around Brier 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 Brier and Spokane. Straight-line distance: 225.34 mi (362.65 km).

Brier

#1 Brier

City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States

Population6,955
Coordinates47.7845400, -122.2742900
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Spokane

#2 Spokane

The second most populous city in Washington.

Population222,050
Coordinates47.6596600, -117.4290800
Altitude571
CountryUnited States
Start: Brier Road (-122.274263, 47.78454)
End: West Main Avenue (-117.429081, 47.659029)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 466 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.22 gal
38.7 L · about $53.48
Round trip
$106.96
20.44 gal · 77.4 L
Estimated CO2
90.8 kg one way
Round trip: 181.7 kg / 401 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $53.48 $106.96
Mid-grade $5.57 $56.89 $113.79
Premium $5.77 $58.98 $117.96
Diesel $5.47 $55.87 $111.75

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Brier and Spokane. The current time is 22:29:53.

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.