How far is Ilwaco, WA from Spokane, WA?

The driving distance from Ilwaco, WA to Spokane, WA is about 428.9 miles (690.2 km), with a travel time of about 07h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 325.3 miles (523.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
428.89 mi
07h 13m
Flight
325.31 mi
523.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
325.31 mi
Kilometers
523.53 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
428.89 mi
Kilometers
690.23 km
Drive Time
07h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spokane
Wed, Apr 15, 3:29 AM PDT
Return by in Ilwaco
Wed, Apr 15, 10:42 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ilwaco
2026-04-14T20:16
Arrive Spokane
Wed, Apr 15, 3:29 AM PDT
Route Timing
07h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:13 PM to 2:43 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:34 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ilwaco
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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
Roslyn
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, USA

From Ilwaco
214.2 mi
03h 36m
To Spokane
214.6 mi
03h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Tuesday

Rain

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph WSW
Destination
54°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Avenue North

    16 m · 9 sec · 1st Avenue North

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Spruce Street East

    2300 ft · 1 min · Spruce Street East

  3. 3

    Turn slight left

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    3249 ft · 58 sec

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right

    13.1 mi · 19 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    29.6 mi · 43 min

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    32 m · 1 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout

    18.2 mi · 26 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto State Route 107

    7.1 mi · 12 min · State Route 107

  10. 10

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right

    1923 ft · 53 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Olympic Highway

    10.1 mi · 13 min · Olympic Highway

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    21.1 mi · 26 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    2818 ft · 53 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    28.8 mi · 36 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    8.2 mi · 10 min

  18. 18

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

    2644 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    27.3 mi · 35 min · State Route 18

  20. 20

    Continue on Snoqualmie Parkway

    656 ft · 8 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Spokane

    3019 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    251.7 mi · 4 hr 32 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight right

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  24. 24

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

    1203 ft · 31 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on West 5th Avenue

    117 m · 13 sec · West 5th Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto West Freeway Avenue

    1151 ft · 33 sec · West Freeway Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on West 4th Avenue

    1027 ft · 31 sec · West 4th Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on West 4th Avenue

    51 m · 5 sec · West 4th Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on South Lincoln Street

    2275 ft · 1 min · South Lincoln Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto West Main Avenue

    846 ft · 35 sec · West Main Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right

    8 m · 9 sec

  32. 32

    Turn left onto South Gorge Trail

    48 m · 17 sec · South Gorge Trail

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Gorge Trail

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ilwaco 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
33 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
6 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
254 mi · 59%
Olympic Highway
74.1 mi · 17%
State Route 18
27.3 mi · 6%
Spruce Street East
18.6 mi · 4%
State Route 107
7.05 mi · 2%
South Main Street
1.2 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

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 13m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+103.6 mi
325.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roslyn
03h 36m from Ilwaco
Leave By
9:34 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Ilwaco and Partly Sunny then 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 Ilwaco to Spokane?

The road trip is about 428.9 miles (690.2 km) and usually takes 07h 13m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Roslyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 214.2 miles from Ilwaco and 214.6 miles from Spokane.

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

The direct path is about 325.3 miles (523.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 103.6 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $79.18 one way or $158.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 134.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Ilwaco and Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain near Spokane.

Stop Ideas Near Roslyn

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

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

BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

48 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

50 mi away
11645 North Rd
RAIL

Columbia Station

56 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Stevens Pass, Washington

56 mi away
US Highway 2 at Summit Parking Lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ilwaco and Spokane. Straight-line distance: 325.31 mi (523.53 km).

Ilwaco

#1 Ilwaco

City in Pacific County, Washington, United States

Population1,006
Coordinates46.3089900, -124.0432100
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Spokane

#2 Spokane

The second most populous city in Washington.

Population222,050
Coordinates47.6596600, -117.4290800
Altitude571
CountryUnited States
Start: 1st Avenue North (-124.043372, 46.30899)
End: West Main Avenue (-117.429081, 47.659029)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 690 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.13 gal
57.29 L · about $79.18
Round trip
$158.35
30.26 gal · 114.58 L
Estimated CO2
134.5 kg one way
Round trip: 268.9 kg / 593 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $79.18 $158.35
Mid-grade $5.57 $84.23 $168.46
Premium $5.77 $87.32 $174.63
Diesel $5.47 $82.72 $165.43

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Ilwaco and Spokane. The current time is 20:16:11.

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.