How far is Grand Mound, WA from Spokane, WA?

The driving distance from Grand Mound, WA to Spokane, WA is about 340.4 miles (547.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 268.7 miles (432.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 03m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
340.47 mi
05h 31m
Flight
268.71 mi
432.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
268.71 mi
Kilometers
432.44 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
340.47 mi
Kilometers
547.94 km
Drive Time
05h 31m

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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 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spokane
Thu, Apr 16, 10:38 AM PDT
Return by in Grand Mound
Thu, Apr 16, 4:10 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grand Mound
2026-04-16T05:06
Arrive Spokane
Thu, Apr 16, 10:38 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:32 AM to 1:32 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
5:56 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grand Mound
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
Ellensburg
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States

From Grand Mound
168.6 mi
02h 45m
To Spokane
171.8 mi
02h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW
Destination
53°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grand Mound and Spokane.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    89 m · 27 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    30 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Old Highway 99 Southwest

    1.3 km · 2 min · Old Highway 99 Southwest

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Large Round About

    25 m · 5 sec · Old Highway 99 Southwest

  5. 5

    Exit the rotary onto Old Highway 99 Southwest

    633 ft · 17 sec · Old Highway 99 Southwest

  6. 6

    Turn right onto US 12 West

    1801 ft · 49 sec · US 12 West

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 5 North

    1010 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    44.9 mi · 54 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    8.2 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

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

    2644 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    27.3 mi · 35 min · State Route 18

  12. 12

    Continue on Snoqualmie Parkway

    656 ft · 8 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Spokane

    3019 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    251.7 mi · 4 hr 32 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

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

    1203 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on West 5th Avenue

    117 m · 13 sec · West 5th Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto West Freeway Avenue

    1151 ft · 33 sec · West Freeway Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on West 4th Avenue

    1027 ft · 31 sec · West 4th Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on West 4th Avenue

    51 m · 5 sec · West 4th Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on South Lincoln Street

    2275 ft · 1 min · South Lincoln Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Main Avenue

    846 ft · 35 sec · West Main Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right

    8 m · 9 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South Gorge Trail

    48 m · 17 sec · South Gorge Trail

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Gorge Trail

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Mound 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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
254 mi · 75%
I 5 North
53.2 mi · 16%
State Route 18
27.3 mi · 8%
Old Highway 99 Southwest
0.95 mi
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
05h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+71.7 mi
268.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellensburg
02h 45m from Grand Mound
Leave By
5:56 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Grand Mound and Slight Chance Light Rain near Spokane.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Grand Mound to Spokane?

The road trip is about 340.4 miles (547.9 km) and usually takes 05h 31m 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?

Ellensburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 168.6 miles from Grand Mound and 171.8 miles from Spokane.

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

The direct path is about 268.7 miles (432.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.7 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 5:56 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $62.85 one way or $125.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Grand Mound and Slight Chance Light Rain near Spokane.

Stop Ideas Near Ellensburg

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

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

RAIL

Columbia Station

51 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Quincy, Washington

59 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

67 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

68 mi away
11645 North Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grand Mound and Spokane. Straight-line distance: 268.71 mi (432.44 km).

Grand Mound

#1 Grand Mound

City in Thurston County, Washington, United States

Population2,981
Coordinates46.7878800, -123.0112500
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Spokane

#2 Spokane

The second most populous city in Washington.

Population222,050
Coordinates47.6596600, -117.4290800
Altitude571
CountryUnited States
Start: (-123.011157, 46.787882)
End: West Main Avenue (-117.429081, 47.659029)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 548 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.01 gal
45.48 L · about $62.85
Round trip
$125.70
24.02 gal · 90.96 L
Estimated CO2
106.7 kg one way
Round trip: 213.5 kg / 471 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $62.85 $125.70
Mid-grade $5.57 $66.86 $133.72
Premium $5.77 $69.31 $138.62
Diesel $5.47 $65.66 $131.32

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Grand Mound and Spokane. The current time is 05:06:54.

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.