How far is Cosmopolis, WA from Spokane, WA?

The driving distance from Cosmopolis, WA to Spokane, WA is about 370.5 miles (596.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 301.1 miles (484.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
370.55 mi
06h 02m
Flight
301.12 mi
484.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
301.12 mi
Kilometers
484.6 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
370.55 mi
Kilometers
596.35 km
Drive Time
06h 02m

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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 06h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spokane
Thu, Apr 23, 4:55 AM PDT
Return by in Cosmopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 10:57 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cosmopolis
2026-04-22T22:52
Arrive Spokane
Thu, Apr 23, 4:55 AM PDT
Route Timing
06h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:03 PM to 1:33 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:54 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cosmopolis
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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
South Cle Elum
WA

Town of the United States

From Cosmopolis
184.5 mi
03h 01m
To Spokane
186 mi
03h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
55°F
Wednesday

Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 3rd Street

    7 m · 3 sec · 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto F Street

    655 ft · 28 sec · F Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    4.1 mi · 7 min · 1st Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Route 107

    7 mi · 12 min · State Route 107

  5. 5

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1923 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Olympic Highway

    10.1 mi · 13 min · Olympic Highway

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    21.1 mi · 26 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    2818 ft · 53 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    28.8 mi · 36 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    8.2 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation

    2644 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    27.3 mi · 35 min · State Route 18

  15. 15

    Continue on Snoqualmie Parkway

    656 ft · 8 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Spokane

    3019 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    251.7 mi · 4 hr 32 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight right

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

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

    1203 ft · 31 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on West 5th Avenue

    117 m · 13 sec · West 5th Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto West Freeway Avenue

    1151 ft · 33 sec · West Freeway Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on West 4th Avenue

    1027 ft · 31 sec · West 4th Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on West 4th Avenue

    51 m · 5 sec · West 4th Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on South Lincoln Street

    2275 ft · 1 min · South Lincoln Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West Main Avenue

    846 ft · 35 sec · West Main Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right

    8 m · 9 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto South Gorge Trail

    48 m · 17 sec · South Gorge Trail

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Gorge Trail

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cosmopolis and Spokane.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
28 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
6 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
254 mi · 69%
Olympic Highway
74.1 mi · 20%
State Route 18
27.3 mi · 7%
State Route 107
7.03 mi · 2%
1st Street
4.1 mi · 1%
South Main Street
1.2 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Merge slight left

252 mi · 04h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 02m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+69.4 mi
301.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Cle Elum
03h 01m from Cosmopolis
Leave By
11:54 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Cosmopolis and Rain near Spokane.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 370.5 miles (596.3 km) and usually takes 06h 02m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

South Cle Elum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 184.5 miles from Cosmopolis and 186 miles from Spokane.

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

The direct path is about 301.1 miles (484.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.4 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $68.45 one way or $136.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 116.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Cosmopolis and Rain near Spokane.

Stop Ideas Near South Cle Elum

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Cle Elum, 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 South Cle Elum.

BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

51 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

52 mi away
11645 North Rd
RAIL

Columbia Station

55 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Stevens Pass, Washington

61 mi away
US Highway 2 at Summit Parking Lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cosmopolis and Spokane. Straight-line distance: 301.12 mi (484.6 km).

Cosmopolis

#1 Cosmopolis

City in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States

Population1,680
Coordinates46.9553700, -123.7737800
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Spokane

#2 Spokane

The second most populous city in Washington.

Population222,050
Coordinates47.6596600, -117.4290800
Altitude571
CountryUnited States
Start: F Street (-123.773834, 46.955415)
End: West Main Avenue (-117.429081, 47.659029)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 596 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.08 gal
49.5 L · about $68.45
Round trip
$136.90
26.16 gal · 99 L
Estimated CO2
116.2 kg one way
Round trip: 232.5 kg / 513 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $68.45 $136.90
Mid-grade $5.57 $72.82 $145.63
Premium $5.77 $75.48 $150.97
Diesel $5.47 $71.51 $143.02

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cosmopolis and Spokane. The current time is 22:52:23.

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.