How far is Clarkston, WA from Republic, WA?

The driving distance from Clarkston, WA to Republic, WA is about 229.5 miles (369.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 173.2 miles (278.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 44m 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
229.46 mi
05h 22m
Flight
173.23 mi
278.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.23 mi
Kilometers
278.79 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
229.46 mi
Kilometers
369.28 km
Drive Time
05h 22m

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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 05h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Republic
Sat, Jul 18, 2:59 AM PDT
Return by in Clarkston
Sat, Jul 18, 8:21 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarkston
2026-07-17T21:36
Arrive Republic
Sat, Jul 18, 2:59 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:22 AM to 1:22 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
6:16 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clarkston
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
Fairwood
WA

Census designated place in King County, Washington

From Clarkston
114.6 mi
02h 41m
To Republic
114.8 mi
02h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Jul 17 4:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph NW
Destination
89°F
This Afternoon

Smoke

Starts
Fri, Jul 17 1:00 PM PDT
Wind
7 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Clarkston and Republic.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clarkston and Republic.

  1. 1

    Start on 6th Street

    1 m · 10 sec · 6th Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Diagonal Street

    1794 ft · 1 min · Diagonal Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bridge Street

    55 m · 5 sec · Bridge Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Bridge Street

    1106 ft · 38 sec · Bridge Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    857 ft · 29 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    544 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1.6 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 95 North, US 195 North: Moscow, Pullman, Coeur d' Alene, Spokane

    2988 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    6.2 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Pullman, Spokane

    20.9 mi · 30 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    72.9 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Spokane, City Center

    1337 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 395 North, US 2 East: Colville, Newport

    1311 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    6.1 mi · 15 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on North Division Street

    15.1 mi · 20 min · North Division Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    39 m · 2 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout

    1.5 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    38 m · 2 sec

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout

    10.1 mi · 12 min

  22. 22

    Turn slight right

    57 m · 2 sec

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    33 m · 1 sec

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout

    77 m · 3 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight

    38.2 mi · 48 min

  26. 26

    Turn slight right

    29 m · 2 sec

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Main Street

    80 m · 7 sec · South Railroad Street

  28. 28

    Exit the rotary onto South Railroad Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Railroad Street

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Highway 395

    58 m · 3 sec · North Highway 395

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto North Highway 395

    7.8 mi · 12 min · North Highway 395

  31. 31

    Continue on East 3rd Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East 3rd Avenue

  32. 32

    Continue on Highway 395

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Highway 395

  33. 33

    Turn left onto State Highway 20

    39.4 mi · 57 min · State Highway 20

  34. 34

    Continue on South Clark Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · South Clark Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Delaware Avenue

    44 m · 7 sec · Delaware Avenue

  36. 36

    Turn right

    40 m · 12 sec

  37. 37

    Turn right

    22 m · 5 sec

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clarkston and Republic.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
38 steps
22 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
2 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 20
39.4 mi · 17%
North Division Street
26.1 mi · 11%
Pullman
20.9 mi · 9%
North Highway 395
7.81 mi · 3%
US 95 North
6.8 mi · 3%
US 395 North
6.33 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

72.9 mi · 01h 36m

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
05h 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.3 mi
173.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairwood
02h 41m from Clarkston
Leave By
6:16 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Clarkston and Smoke near Republic.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clarkston to Republic?

The road trip is about 229.5 miles (369.3 km) and usually takes 05h 22m 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?

Fairwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.6 miles from Clarkston and 114.8 miles from Republic.

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

The direct path is about 173.2 miles (278.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.3 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:16 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.39 one way or $84.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Clarkston and Smoke near Republic.

Stop Ideas Near Fairwood

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Fairwood and the surrounding midpoint area.
Spokane Tribal Gathering Place
Scenic stop 8.1 mi away

Spokane Tribal Gathering Place

Spokane , WA
353-367 N Post St, Spokane, WA 99256
Rating 4.3/5 3 reviews Tourist attraction
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 8.2 mi away

Spokane City Building Permits

Spokane , WA
808 W Spokane Falls Blvd # 3, Spokane, WA 99201
Rating 2.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Emergency services
Spokane City Hall
Meeting point 8.1 mi away

Spokane City Hall

Spokane , WA
808 W Spokane Falls Blvd, Spokane, WA 99201
Rating 3.4/5 24 reviews City Hall
Cotter and Sons Old City Hall
Nearby stop 8.2 mi away

Cotter and Sons Old City Hall

Spokane , WA
River Park Square, 221 N Wall St, Spokane, WA 99201
Rating 4.2/5 11 reviews Property management company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fairwood.

RAIL

Spokane Intermodal Center

12 mi away
221 W. 1st Avenue
BUS

Deer Park, WA

20 mi away
822 South Main Street
BUS

Loon Lake, WA

36 mi away
State Highway 292 & Colville Road
BUS

Chewelah, WA

61 mi away
10 West Colville Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarkston and Republic. Straight-line distance: 173.23 mi (278.79 km).

Clarkston

#1 Clarkston

City in Washington

Population7,500
Coordinates46.4162900, -117.0455700
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Republic

#2 Republic

City in Ferry County, Washington, United States

Population1,082
Coordinates48.6482200, -118.7378100
Altitude783
CountryUnited States
Start: Clarkston (-117.04557, 46.41629)
End: Republic (-118.73781, 48.64822)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 369 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.1 gal
30.65 L · about $42.39
Round trip
$84.77
16.2 gal · 61.3 L
Estimated CO2
72 kg one way
Round trip: 144 kg / 317 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $42.39 $84.77
Mid-grade $5.57 $45.09 $90.19
Premium $5.77 $46.75 $93.49
Diesel $5.47 $44.28 $88.57

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 · Jul 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Clarkston and Republic. The current time is 21:36:47.

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.