How far is Fall City, WA from Spokane, WA?

The driving distance from Fall City, WA to Spokane, WA is about 262.8 miles (423 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 207.8 miles (334.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 22m 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
262.86 mi
04h 11m
Flight
207.79 mi
334.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
207.79 mi
Kilometers
334.41 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
262.86 mi
Kilometers
423.03 km
Drive Time
04h 11m

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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 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spokane
Wed, May 13, 12:24 AM PDT
Return by in Fall City
Wed, May 13, 4:35 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fall City
2026-05-12T20:12
Arrive Spokane
Wed, May 13, 12:24 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 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
8:38 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fall City
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 Fall City
129.5 mi
02h 05m
To Spokane
133.4 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Tue, May 12 12:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph NW
Destination
86°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fall City and Spokane.

  1. 1

    Start on 338th Place Southeast

    29 m · 6 sec · 338th Place Southeast

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Southeast Redmond-Fall City Road

    123 m · 16 sec · Southeast Redmond-Fall City Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road

    137 m · 26 sec · Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road

    4 m · 1 sec · Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road

    9 m · 1 sec · Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road

    1 km · 1 min · Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Railroad Avenue Southeast

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Railroad Avenue Southeast

  9. 9

    Continue on Bendigo Boulevard North

    2.8 mi · 6 min · Bendigo Boulevard North

  10. 10

    Continue on Bendigo Boulevard South

    797 ft · 17 sec · Bendigo Boulevard South

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 90 East: Spokane

    72 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto I 90 East: Spokane

    1386 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    247.1 mi · 4 hr 27 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  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 Fall City and Spokane.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
249 mi · 95%
Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road
4.8 mi · 2%
Bendigo Boulevard North
2.77 mi · 1%
Railroad Avenue Southeast
1.13 mi
South Lincoln Street
0.43 mi
Maple Street
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Merge slight left

247 mi · 04h 27m

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 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55 mi
207.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
George
02h 05m from Fall City
Leave By
8:38 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Fall City 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 Fall City to Spokane?

The road trip is about 262.8 miles (423 km) and usually takes 04h 11m 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 129.5 miles from Fall City and 133.4 miles from Spokane.

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

The direct path is about 207.8 miles (334.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 55 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 8:38 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.56 one way or $97.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Fall City and Mostly Sunny 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 Fall City and Spokane. Straight-line distance: 207.79 mi (334.41 km).

Fall City

#1 Fall City

Census designated place

Population1,993
Coordinates47.5673200, -121.8887300
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Spokane

#2 Spokane

The second most populous city in Washington.

Population222,050
Coordinates47.6596600, -117.4290800
Altitude571
CountryUnited States
Start: 338th Place Southeast (-121.888934, 47.567372)
End: West Main Avenue (-117.429081, 47.659029)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 423 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.28 gal
35.11 L · about $48.56
Round trip
$97.12
18.56 gal · 70.22 L
Estimated CO2
82.5 kg one way
Round trip: 164.9 kg / 364 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $48.56 $97.12
Mid-grade $5.57 $51.66 $103.32
Premium $5.77 $53.55 $107.11
Diesel $5.47 $50.73 $101.47

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Fall City and Spokane. The current time is 20:12:56.

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.