How far is Fern Prairie, WA from Spokane, WA?
The driving distance from Fern Prairie, WA to Spokane, WA is about 342.1 miles (550.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 274 miles (440.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 15m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fern Prairie and Spokane.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fern Prairie and Spokane.
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Start on the route
3 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Northeast 267th Avenue
50 m · 5 sec · Northeast 267th Avenue
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Turn right onto Northeast 19th Street
2386 ft · 41 sec · Northeast 19th Street
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Continue on Northeast Blair Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Northeast Blair Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Southeast Washougal River Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Southeast Washougal River Road
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Continue on North Washougal River Road
1.4 mi · 4 min · North Washougal River Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lewis and Clark Highway
60 m · 2 sec · Lewis and Clark Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Lewis and Clark Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · Lewis and Clark Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
31 m · 2 sec · Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
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Continue on Evergreen Highway
19.9 mi · 28 min · Evergreen Highway
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Turn right onto Bridge of the Gods
1 km · 3 min · Bridge of the Gods
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Turn right onto Wa-Na-Pa Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Wa-Na-Pa Street
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Continue on Frontage Road
871 ft · 20 sec · Frontage Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 84 East
1487 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Columbia River Highway
122.2 mi · 2 hr 14 min · Columbia River Highway
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Continue on Old Oregon Trail Highway
11.4 mi · 12 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 82 West: Hermiston, Umatilla
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue on McNary Highway
29.9 mi · 33 min · McNary Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
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Continue on South US 395
1.1 mi · 2 min · South US 395
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Continue on Lewis and Clark Trail
4.9 mi · 7 min · Lewis and Clark Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward US 395 north, SR 397 south (Oregon Street): Spokane, Finley
859 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 395
1416 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 395 North: Spokane
130.7 mi · 2 hr 21 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 Fern Prairie and Spokane.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 395 North
Keep slight right to continue on US 395 North: Spokane
131 mi · 02h 21m
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.
Sunny leaving Fern Prairie and Areas Of Fog then Sunny near Spokane.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fern Prairie to Spokane?
The road trip is about 342.1 miles (550.5 km) and usually takes 05h 37m 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?
Finley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 170.8 miles from Fern Prairie and 171.2 miles from Spokane.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 274 miles (440.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.1 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 5:44 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $65.60 one way or $131.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fern Prairie and Areas Of Fog then Sunny near Spokane.
Stop Ideas Near Finley
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 Finley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fern Prairie and Spokane. Straight-line distance: 273.97 mi (440.91 km).
#1 Fern Prairie
Positioned on a plateau in Clark County at an elevation of 459 feet, this unincorporated community is located north of the Camas and Washougal urban areas.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 45.6365100, -122.3987000 |
| Altitude | 140 |
| 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: 550 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 16m |
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 | $5.44 | $65.60 | $131.20 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $69.03 | $138.06 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $72.14 | $144.28 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $88.01 | $176.03 |
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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