How far is Fircrest, WA from Spokane, WA?

The driving distance from Fircrest, WA to Spokane, WA is about 295.6 miles (475.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 239.4 miles (385.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 23m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
295.61 mi
04h 41m
Flight
239.4 mi
385.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
239.4 mi
Kilometers
385.27 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
295.61 mi
Kilometers
475.74 km
Drive Time
04h 41m

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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 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spokane
Sun, Apr 19, 5:58 AM PDT
Return by in Fircrest
Sun, Apr 19, 10:40 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fircrest
2026-04-19T01:16
Arrive Spokane
Sun, Apr 19, 5:58 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 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
7:36 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fircrest
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 Fircrest
147.7 mi
02h 20m
To Spokane
147.9 mi
02h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph NNE
Destination
69°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Alameda Avenue

    1194 ft · 45 sec · Alameda Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Columbia Avenue

    1781 ft · 51 sec · Columbia Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on South 19th Street

    844 ft · 27 sec · South 19th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Orchard Street

    853 ft · 28 sec · South Orchard Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward WA 16 East: Seattle, Portland

    1755 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    1.5 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Seattle

    683 ft · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1356 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    8.2 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

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

    2644 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    27.3 mi · 35 min · State Route 18

  13. 13

    Continue on Snoqualmie Parkway

    656 ft · 8 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Spokane

    3019 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    251.7 mi · 4 hr 32 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight right

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

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

    1203 ft · 31 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on West 5th Avenue

    117 m · 13 sec · West 5th Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto West Freeway Avenue

    1151 ft · 33 sec · West Freeway Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on West 4th Avenue

    1027 ft · 31 sec · West 4th Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on West 4th Avenue

    51 m · 5 sec · West 4th Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on South Lincoln Street

    2275 ft · 1 min · South Lincoln Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Main Avenue

    846 ft · 35 sec · West Main Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right

    8 m · 9 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South Gorge Trail

    48 m · 17 sec · South Gorge Trail

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Gorge Trail

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fircrest 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
26 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
254 mi · 86%
State Route 18
27.3 mi · 9%
I 5 North
8.58 mi · 3%
WA 16 East
3.17 mi · 1%
WA 18 East
0.5 mi
South Lincoln Street
0.43 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

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 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.2 mi
239.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
George
02h 20m from Fircrest
Leave By
7:36 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Fircrest and Partly Sunny near Spokane.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 295.6 miles (475.7 km) and usually takes 04h 41m 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 147.7 miles from Fircrest and 147.9 miles from Spokane.

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

The direct path is about 239.4 miles (385.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.2 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 7:36 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 Chance Light Rain around Fircrest and Partly 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 Fircrest and Spokane. Straight-line distance: 239.4 mi (385.27 km).

Fircrest

#1 Fircrest

City in Pierce County, Washington, United States

Population6,884
Coordinates47.2395400, -122.5159600
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Spokane

#2 Spokane

The second most populous city in Washington.

Population222,050
Coordinates47.6596600, -117.4290800
Altitude571
CountryUnited States
Start: Alameda Avenue (-122.515913, 47.239529)
End: West Main Avenue (-117.429081, 47.659029)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 476 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 50m
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
39.49 L · about $54.58
Round trip
$109.16
20.86 gal · 78.98 L
Estimated CO2
92.7 kg one way
Round trip: 185.4 kg / 409 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Fircrest and Spokane. The current time is 01:16:35.

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.