How far is Garrett, WA from Spokane, WA?
The driving distance from Garrett, WA to Spokane, WA is about 176.6 miles (284.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120.2 miles (193.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Adams County, Washington, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Areas Of Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Garrett and Spokane.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garrett and Spokane.
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Start on Campbell Road
1647 ft · 1 min · Campbell Road
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Turn left onto Wallula Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Wallula Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Highway 12
1.2 mi · 2 min · Old Highway 12
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Turn right onto Spalding Road
935 ft · 19 sec · Spalding Road
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Turn left
22.6 mi · 27 min
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Keep slight right
88 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left
16.4 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 395 north , SR 397 south (Oregon Street): Spokane, Finley
941 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 395 North: Spokane
2825 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
130.1 mi · 2 hr 20 min · Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
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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 Garrett and Spokane.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
130 mi · 02h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Garrett 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 Garrett to Spokane?
The road trip is about 176.6 miles (284.2 km) and usually takes 02h 49m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hatton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88 miles from Garrett and 88.6 miles from Spokane.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120.2 miles (193.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:50 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.86 one way or $67.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Garrett and Areas Of Fog then Sunny near Spokane.
Stop Ideas Near Hatton
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 Hatton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Garrett and Spokane. Straight-line distance: 120.22 mi (193.48 km).
#1 Garrett
Situated in the Walla Walla Valley of southeastern Washington at an elevation of 768 feet, this census-designated place lies immediately west of the city of Walla Walla.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 46.0520800, -118.4027500 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| 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: 284 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $33.86 | $67.72 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $35.63 | $71.26 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $37.24 | $74.47 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $45.43 | $90.86 |
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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