How far is Cle Elum, WA from Spokane, WA?
The driving distance from Cle Elum, WA to Spokane, WA is about 196.9 miles (316.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 167.1 miles (269 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 13m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cle Elum and Spokane.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cle Elum and Spokane.
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Start on the route
45 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto West 1st Street
93 m · 18 sec · West 1st Street
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Turn left onto North Oaks Avenue
2771 ft · 1 min · North Oaks Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 90 East: Ellensburg
1444 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
193.1 mi · 3 hr 27 min
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Merge slight right
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Maple Street, Lincoln Street, Walnut Street
1203 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on West 5th Avenue
117 m · 13 sec · West 5th Avenue
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Turn straight onto West Freeway Avenue
1151 ft · 33 sec · West Freeway Avenue
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Continue on West 4th Avenue
1027 ft · 31 sec · West 4th Avenue
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Continue on West 4th Avenue
51 m · 5 sec · West 4th Avenue
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Continue on South Lincoln Street
2275 ft · 1 min · South Lincoln Street
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Turn left onto West Main Avenue
846 ft · 35 sec · West Main Avenue
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Turn right
8 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto South Gorge Trail
48 m · 17 sec · South Gorge Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Gorge Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cle Elum and Spokane.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 90 East
Merge slight left
193 mi · 03h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Cle Elum and Sunny near Spokane.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cle Elum to Spokane?
The road trip is about 196.9 miles (316.9 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?
Moses Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.4 miles from Cle Elum and 98.5 miles from Spokane.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 167.1 miles (269 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.8 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 10:46 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.37 one way or $72.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cle Elum and Sunny near Spokane.
Stop Ideas Near Moses Lake
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Moses Lake.
Moses Lake, Washington
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cle Elum and Spokane. Straight-line distance: 167.17 mi (269.03 km).
#1 Cle Elum
City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States
| Population | 2,098 |
| Coordinates | 47.1954000, -120.9392500 |
| Altitude | 583 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Spokane
The second most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 222,050 |
| Coordinates | 47.6596600, -117.4290800 |
| Altitude | 571 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Main Avenue (-117.429081, 47.659029)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 317 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.23 | $36.37 | $72.74 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $38.69 | $77.38 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $40.11 | $80.22 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $38.00 | $75.99 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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