How far is Gold Bar, WA from Spokane, WA?
The driving distance from Gold Bar, WA to Spokane, WA is about 265.4 miles (427.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 198.7 miles (319.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 13m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 36m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Grant County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gold Bar and Spokane.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gold Bar and Spokane.
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Start on Lewis Avenue West
53 m · 10 sec · Lewis Avenue West
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Turn right onto 5th Street
597 ft · 32 sec · 5th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Croft Avenue
56.5 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Croft Avenue
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Turn left onto State Route 207
3.8 mi · 5 min · State Route 207
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Turn right onto Beaver Valley Road
4.9 mi · 8 min · Beaver Valley Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Beaver Valley Road
2.8 mi · 6 min · Beaver Valley Road
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Continue on Chumstick Highway
11 mi · 17 min · Chumstick Highway
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Continue on Chumstick Road
878 ft · 35 sec · Chumstick Road
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Turn left
19 mi · 27 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US2, US97
40 m · 6 sec
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Exit the rotary
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Sunset Highway
3.8 mi · 7 min · Sunset Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on State Route 28
26 mi · 34 min · State Route 28
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward White Trail Road
5 m · 1 sec · White Trail Road
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Exit the roundabout onto White Trail Road
8.8 mi · 12 min · White Trail Road
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Turn right onto State Route 281
2.9 mi · 4 min · State Route 281
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Turn left onto Burke Spur
1.7 mi · 2 min · Burke Spur
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Take the exit straight
1610 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
125.8 mi · 2 hr 15 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 Gold Bar and Spokane.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Burke Spur
Merge slight left
126 mi · 02h 15m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Gold Bar 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 Gold Bar to Spokane?
The road trip is about 265.4 miles (427.2 km) and usually takes 04h 36m 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?
Quincy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.1 miles from Gold Bar and 129.4 miles from Spokane.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 198.7 miles (319.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.7 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 7:46 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.03 one way or $98.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Gold Bar and Partly Sunny near Spokane.
Stop Ideas Near Quincy
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 Quincy.
Quincy, Washington
Ephrata, WA
Ephrata
Columbia Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gold Bar and Spokane. Straight-line distance: 198.68 mi (319.75 km).
#1 Gold Bar
City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States
| Population | 2,385 |
| Coordinates | 47.8567700, -121.6970600 |
| Altitude | 63 |
| 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: 427 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 18m |
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 | $5.23 | $49.03 | $98.07 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $52.16 | $104.33 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $54.07 | $108.15 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $51.23 | $102.45 |
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
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