How far is Lofall, WA from Spokane, WA?

The driving distance from Lofall, WA to Spokane, WA is about 341.9 miles (550.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 243.2 miles (391.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 08m 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
341.95 mi
05h 34m
Flight
243.18 mi
391.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
243.18 mi
Kilometers
391.36 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
341.95 mi
Kilometers
550.32 km
Drive Time
05h 34m

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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 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spokane
Thu, Oct 15, 7:56 PM PDT
Return by in Lofall
Fri, Oct 16, 1:30 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lofall
2026-10-15T14:22
Arrive Spokane
Thu, Oct 15, 7:56 PM PDT
Route Timing
05h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:34 AM to 1:34 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
5:52 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lofall
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 Lofall
170.5 mi
02h 47m
To Spokane
171.4 mi
02h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph NNE
Destination
67°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM PDT
Wind
3 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Northwest Lofall Road

    1139 ft · 39 sec · Northwest Lofall Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Lofall Road Northwest

    1 km · 1 min · Lofall Road Northwest

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Pioneer Way Northwest

    2599 ft · 1 min · Pioneer Way Northwest

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Highway 3 Northwest

    19.3 mi · 25 min · State Highway 3 Northwest

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 3 West

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 3 West

  6. 6

    Continue on West State Route 16

    915 ft · 20 sec · West State Route 16

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 16

    26.5 mi · 34 min · State Highway 16

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1.5 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Seattle

    683 ft · 17 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1356 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    8.2 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

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

    2644 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    27.3 mi · 35 min · State Route 18

  14. 14

    Continue on Snoqualmie Parkway

    656 ft · 8 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Spokane

    3019 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    251.7 mi · 4 hr 32 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight right

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

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

    1203 ft · 31 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on West 5th Avenue

    117 m · 13 sec · West 5th Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto West Freeway Avenue

    1151 ft · 33 sec · West Freeway Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on West 4th Avenue

    1027 ft · 31 sec · West 4th Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on West 4th Avenue

    51 m · 5 sec · West 4th Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on South Lincoln Street

    2275 ft · 1 min · South Lincoln Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Main Avenue

    846 ft · 35 sec · West Main Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right

    8 m · 9 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto South Gorge Trail

    48 m · 17 sec · South Gorge Trail

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Gorge Trail

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lofall 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
27 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
254 mi · 74%
State Highway 16
27.5 mi · 8%
State Route 18
27.3 mi · 8%
State Highway 3 Northwest
19.3 mi · 6%
I 5 North
8.58 mi · 3%
State Highway 3 West
2.06 mi · 1%
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 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+98.7 mi
243.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellensburg
02h 47m from Lofall
Leave By
5:52 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lofall and Sunny near Spokane.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lofall to Spokane?

The road trip is about 341.9 miles (550.3 km) and usually takes 05h 34m 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 170.5 miles from Lofall and 171.4 miles from Spokane.

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

The direct path is about 243.2 miles (391.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 98.7 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 5:52 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $65.60 one way or $131.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lofall and Sunny 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 Lofall and Spokane. Straight-line distance: 243.18 mi (391.36 km).

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#1 Lofall

Situated in Kitsap County at an elevation of 72 feet, this unincorporated community lies along the eastern shore of Hood Canal.

Population0
Coordinates47.8119200, -122.6584100
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Spokane

#2 Spokane

The second most populous city in Washington.

Population222,050
Coordinates47.6596600, -117.4290800
Altitude571
CountryUnited States
Start: Northwest Lofall Road (-122.658381, 47.81193)
End: West Main Avenue (-117.429081, 47.659029)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 550 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.07 gal
45.68 L · about $65.60
Round trip
$131.20
24.14 gal · 91.36 L
Estimated CO2
107.3 kg one way
Round trip: 214.5 kg / 473 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.44 $65.60 $131.20
Mid-grade $5.72 $69.03 $138.06
Premium $5.98 $72.14 $144.28
Diesel $7.29 $88.01 $176.03

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Lofall and Spokane. The current time is 14:22:19.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.