How far is Freeland, WA from Spokane, WA?

The driving distance from Freeland, WA to Spokane, WA is about 311.4 miles (501.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 237.6 miles (382.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 51m 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
311.42 mi
05h 25m
Flight
237.59 mi
382.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
237.59 mi
Kilometers
382.36 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
311.42 mi
Kilometers
501.18 km
Drive Time
05h 25m

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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 05h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spokane
Thu, Oct 15, 5:45 PM PDT
Return by in Freeland
Thu, Oct 15, 11:11 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Freeland
2026-10-15T12:19
Arrive Spokane
Thu, Oct 15, 5:45 PM PDT
Route Timing
05h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:26 AM to 1:26 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
6:08 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Freeland
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
Kittitas
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States

From Freeland
155.7 mi
02h 43m
To Spokane
155.7 mi
02h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 9:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NNW
Destination
67°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM PDT
Wind
3 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    121 m · 16 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Harbor Avenue

    740 ft · 39 sec · Harbor Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Route 525

    9.3 mi · 14 min · State Route 525

  4. 4

    Continue on 2

    125 m · 9 sec · 2

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Ferry Dock

    61 m · 11 sec · Ferry Dock

  6. 6

    Continue on Mukilteo-Clinton Ferry

    3 mi · 20 min · Mukilteo-Clinton Ferry

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2190 ft · 2 min

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mukilteo Speedway

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Mukilteo Speedway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 84th Street Southwest

    2113 ft · 44 sec · 84th Street Southwest

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Paine Field Boulevard

    1.3 km · 58 sec · Paine Field Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto Mukilteo Speedway

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Mukilteo Speedway

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    17.1 mi · 21 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Spokane, Seattle

    2527 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Spokane

    2797 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    267.7 mi · 4 hr 51 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight right

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

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

    1203 ft · 31 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on West 5th Avenue

    117 m · 13 sec · West 5th Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto West Freeway Avenue

    1151 ft · 33 sec · West Freeway Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on West 4th Avenue

    1027 ft · 31 sec · West 4th Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on West 4th Avenue

    51 m · 5 sec · West 4th Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on South Lincoln Street

    2275 ft · 1 min · South Lincoln Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Main Avenue

    846 ft · 35 sec · West Main Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right

    8 m · 9 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto South Gorge Trail

    48 m · 17 sec · South Gorge Trail

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Gorge Trail

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Freeland 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
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
270 mi · 87%
Mukilteo Speedway
26.2 mi · 8%
State Route 525
9.31 mi · 3%
Mukilteo-Clinton Ferry
3.39 mi · 1%
Paine Field Boulevard
0.82 mi
I 90
0.48 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Merge slight left

268 mi · 04h 51m

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
05h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+73.8 mi
237.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kittitas
02h 43m from Freeland
Leave By
6:08 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Freeland and Sunny near Spokane.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 311.4 miles (501.2 km) and usually takes 05h 25m 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?

Kittitas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.7 miles from Freeland and 155.7 miles from Spokane.

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

The direct path is about 237.6 miles (382.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.8 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 6:08 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $59.73 one way or $119.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Freeland and Sunny near Spokane.

Stop Ideas Near Kittitas

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kittitas, 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 Kittitas.

RAIL

Columbia Station

49 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Quincy, Washington

52 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

71 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

71 mi away
11645 North Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Freeland and Spokane. Straight-line distance: 237.59 mi (382.36 km).

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#1 Freeland

Situated on the southern portion of Whidbey Island in Island County at an elevation of 108 feet, this unincorporated community lies at the head of Holmes Harbor.

Population0
Coordinates48.0095400, -122.5259800
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Spokane

#2 Spokane

The second most populous city in Washington.

Population222,050
Coordinates47.6596600, -117.4290800
Altitude571
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-122.525961, 48.009581)
End: West Main Avenue (-117.429081, 47.659029)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 501 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.99 gal
41.6 L · about $59.73
Round trip
$119.46
21.98 gal · 83.2 L
Estimated CO2
97.7 kg one way
Round trip: 195.3 kg / 431 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.44 $59.73 $119.46
Mid-grade $5.72 $62.85 $125.70
Premium $5.98 $65.69 $131.37
Diesel $7.29 $80.14 $160.28

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Freeland and Spokane. The current time is 12:19:29.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.