How far is Edmonds, WA from Spokane, WA?

The driving distance from Edmonds, WA to Spokane, WA is about 295.7 miles (475.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 230.2 miles (370.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 33m 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
295.72 mi
04h 46m
Flight
230.14 mi
370.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
230.14 mi
Kilometers
370.37 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
295.72 mi
Kilometers
475.92 km
Drive Time
04h 46m

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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 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spokane
Wed, Apr 22, 10:53 PM PDT
Return by in Edmonds
Thu, Apr 23, 3:40 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edmonds
2026-04-22T18:06
Arrive Spokane
Wed, Apr 22, 10:53 PM PDT
Route Timing
04h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 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
7:26 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Edmonds
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 Edmonds
147.8 mi
02h 23m
To Spokane
147.9 mi
02h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph S
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 Edmonds and Spokane.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 5th Avenue North

    8 m · 2 sec · 5th Avenue North

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    10 m · 28 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    14 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue South

    1.4 km · 3 min · 5th Avenue South

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Edmonds Way

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Edmonds Way

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto North 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way

    2133 ft · 49 sec · North 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way

  7. 7

    Continue on Northeast 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way

    2177 ft · 46 sec · Northeast 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 South: Seattle

    2633 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    11.8 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Bellevue, Spokane

    1.2 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East, I 5 South: Bellevue, Portland

    45 m · 2 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Bellevue, Spokane

    2257 ft · 55 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1.6 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel

    274.2 mi · 4 hr 59 min · Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

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

    1203 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on West 5th Avenue

    117 m · 13 sec · West 5th Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto West Freeway Avenue

    1151 ft · 33 sec · West Freeway Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on West 4th Avenue

    1027 ft · 31 sec · West 4th Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on West 4th Avenue

    51 m · 5 sec · West 4th Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on South Lincoln Street

    2275 ft · 1 min · South Lincoln Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Main Avenue

    846 ft · 35 sec · West Main Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right

    8 m · 9 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South Gorge Trail

    48 m · 17 sec · South Gorge Trail

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Gorge Trail

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Edmonds 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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel
276 mi · 93%
I 5 South
12.3 mi · 4%
Edmonds Way
2.62 mi · 1%
I 90 East
1.44 mi
5th Avenue South
0.86 mi
Bellevue
0.76 mi
Longest Stretch

Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel

Keep slight left to continue on Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel

274 mi · 04h 59m

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 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.5 mi
230.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
George
02h 23m from Edmonds
Leave By
7:26 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Edmonds and Rain near Spokane.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 295.7 miles (475.9 km) and usually takes 04h 46m 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 147.8 miles from Edmonds and 147.9 miles from Spokane.

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

The direct path is about 230.2 miles (370.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.5 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 7:26 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $54.58 one way or $109.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Edmonds and Rain 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 Edmonds and Spokane. Straight-line distance: 230.14 mi (370.37 km).

Edmonds

#1 Edmonds

A city in Snohomish County, Washington.

Population42,515
Coordinates47.8106500, -122.3773600
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Spokane

#2 Spokane

The second most populous city in Washington.

Population222,050
Coordinates47.6596600, -117.4290800
Altitude571
CountryUnited States
Start: 5th Avenue North (-122.377359, 47.81065)
End: West Main Avenue (-117.429081, 47.659029)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 476 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.43 gal
39.5 L · about $54.58
Round trip
$109.16
20.86 gal · 79 L
Estimated CO2
92.7 kg one way
Round trip: 185.4 kg / 409 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $54.58 $109.16
Mid-grade $5.57 $58.06 $116.13
Premium $5.77 $60.19 $120.38
Diesel $5.47 $57.02 $114.04

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 Edmonds and Spokane. The current time is 18:06:32.

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.