How far is Clarkston, WA from Spokane, WA?

The driving distance from Clarkston, WA to Spokane, WA is about 106.7 miles (171.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.8 miles (141.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
106.68 mi
01h 59m
Flight
87.79 mi
141.28 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.79 mi
Kilometers
141.28 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.68 mi
Kilometers
171.68 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spokane
Mon, May 4, 10:07 PM PDT
Return by in Clarkston
Tue, May 5, 12:07 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarkston
2026-05-04T20:08
Arrive Spokane
Mon, May 4, 10:07 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:30 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clarkston
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Colfax
WA

City in Washington, United States

From Clarkston
52.9 mi
00h 59m
To Spokane
53.7 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NE
Destination
78°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2456 ft · 35 sec

  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 Clarkston and Spokane.

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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pullman
20.9 mi · 20%
US 95 North
6.8 mi · 6%
Main Street
1.77 mi · 2%
I 90 East
0.72 mi · 1%
South Lincoln Street
0.43 mi
Diagonal Street
0.34 mi
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 comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.9 mi
87.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colfax
00h 59m from Clarkston
Leave By
2:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clarkston and Mostly Sunny near Spokane.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 106.7 miles (171.7 km) and usually takes 01h 59m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Colfax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.9 miles from Clarkston and 53.7 miles from Spokane.

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

The direct path is about 87.8 miles (141.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:30 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.68 one way or $39.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clarkston and Mostly Sunny near Spokane.

Stop Ideas Near Colfax

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 Colfax and the surrounding midpoint area.
Oakesdale City Park
Scenic stop 12.3 mi away

Oakesdale City Park

Oakesdale , WA
206 Steptoe Ave, Oakesdale, WA 99158
Rating 4.3/5 9 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Oakesdale City Hall
Meeting point 12.3 mi away

Oakesdale City Hall

Oakesdale , WA
105 1st St, Oakesdale, WA 99158
City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.3 mi away

Oakesdale Police Department

Oakesdale , WA
105 1st St, Oakesdale, WA 99158
Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Colfax, Washington

610 South Main St.
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Pullman, Washington

21 mi away
1002 Northwest Nye St.
BUS

Moscow, Idaho

32 mi away
120 West 6th St.
BUS

Lewiston, Idaho

57 mi away
1920 Highway 128

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarkston and Spokane. Straight-line distance: 87.79 mi (141.28 km).

Clarkston

#1 Clarkston

City in Washington

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

#2 Spokane

The second most populous city in Washington.

Population222,050
Coordinates47.6596600, -117.4290800
Altitude571
CountryUnited States
Start: Diagonal Street (-117.045577, 46.416277)
End: West Main Avenue (-117.429081, 47.659029)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 172 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.76 gal
14.25 L · about $19.68
Round trip
$39.35
7.52 gal · 28.5 L
Estimated CO2
33.4 kg one way
Round trip: 66.8 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $19.68 $39.35
Mid-grade $5.57 $20.93 $41.86
Premium $5.77 $21.70 $43.40
Diesel $5.47 $20.56 $41.11

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Clarkston and Spokane. The current time is 20:08:01.

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.