How far is Kelso, WA from Spokane, WA?
The driving distance from Kelso, WA to Spokane, WA is about 384.9 miles (619.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 278.9 miles (448.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 09m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 04m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kelso and Spokane.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kelso and Spokane.
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Start on North 4th Avenue
10 m · 6 sec · North 4th Avenue
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Turn right onto Cowlitz Way
532 ft · 13 sec · Cowlitz Way
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Turn right onto North Pacific Avenue
900 ft · 25 sec · North Pacific Avenue
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Continue on North Kelso Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · North Kelso Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1486 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
27.1 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East: Morton, Yakima
1534 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right
118.7 mi · 2 hr 22 min
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Continue straight
17.1 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 82 West, US 97 North: Selah, Ellensburg
1455 ft · 50 sec
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Turn straight onto Selah Road
31 m · 2 sec · Selah Road
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Take the ramp slight right
34 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight left
1297 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight right
30.3 mi · 33 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Vantage, Spokane
3223 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
166.3 mi · 2 hr 58 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 Kelso and Spokane.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 90 East
Merge slight left
166 mi · 02h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Kelso and Rain near Spokane.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kelso to Spokane?
The road trip is about 384.9 miles (619.4 km) and usually takes 06h 04m 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?
Kittitas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 182.4 miles from Kelso and 202.5 miles from Spokane.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 278.9 miles (448.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 106 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 $71.06 one way or $142.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 120.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Kelso and Rain near Spokane.
Stop Ideas Near Kittitas
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 Kittitas.
Columbia Station
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Leavenworth
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kelso and Spokane. Straight-line distance: 278.91 mi (448.86 km).
#1 Kelso
Town and parish in Scottish Borders, Scotland
| Population | 12,438 |
| Coordinates | 46.1467800, -122.9084400 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| 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: 619 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 48m |
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 | $71.06 | $142.13 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $75.60 | $151.20 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $78.37 | $156.74 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $74.24 | $148.48 |
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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