How far is Lynden, WA from Spokane, WA?

The driving distance from Lynden, WA to Spokane, WA is about 375.3 miles (604 km), with a travel time of about 06h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 247.3 miles (398 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
375.3 mi
06h 00m
Flight
247.33 mi
398.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
247.33 mi
Kilometers
398.04 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
375.3 mi
Kilometers
603.98 km
Drive Time
06h 00m

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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 06h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spokane
Thu, Apr 23, 4:06 AM PDT
Return by in Lynden
Thu, Apr 23, 10:06 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lynden
2026-04-22T22:05
Arrive Spokane
Thu, Apr 23, 4:06 AM PDT
Route Timing
06h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:00 PM to 2:00 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
5:00 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lynden
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
South Cle Elum
WA

Town of the United States

From Lynden
187.5 mi
03h 00m
To Spokane
187.8 mi
03h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW
Destination
55°F
Wednesday

Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    798 ft · 29 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 1st Street

    1717 ft · 1 min · 1st Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Hannegan Road

    7.6 mi · 12 min · Hannegan Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Hannegan Road

    31 m · 3 sec · Hannegan Road

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Hannegan Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Hannegan Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Sunset Drive

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Sunset Drive

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 South

    781 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    71.7 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton

    1.5 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    17.1 mi · 21 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Spokane, Seattle

    2527 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Spokane

    2797 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    267.7 mi · 4 hr 51 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 Lynden 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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
270 mi · 72%
I 5 South
71.9 mi · 19%
I 405 South
18.9 mi · 5%
Hannegan Road
11.6 mi · 3%
East Sunset Drive
0.95 mi
I 90
0.48 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Merge slight left

268 mi · 04h 51m

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
06h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
12h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+128 mi
247.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Cle Elum
03h 00m from Lynden
Leave By
5:00 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Lynden and Rain near Spokane.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 375.3 miles (604 km) and usually takes 06h 00m 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?

South Cle Elum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 187.5 miles from Lynden and 187.8 miles from Spokane.

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

The direct path is about 247.3 miles (398 km), while the road route adds roughly 128 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 5:00 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $69.28 one way or $138.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Lynden and Rain near Spokane.

Stop Ideas Near South Cle Elum

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Cle Elum, 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 South Cle Elum.

BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

51 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

52 mi away
11645 North Rd
RAIL

Columbia Station

55 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Stevens Pass, Washington

61 mi away
US Highway 2 at Summit Parking Lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lynden and Spokane. Straight-line distance: 247.33 mi (398.04 km).

Lynden

#1 Lynden

City in Washington, United States

Population15,408
Coordinates48.9465000, -122.4521100
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Spokane

#2 Spokane

The second most populous city in Washington.

Population222,050
Coordinates47.6596600, -117.4290800
Altitude571
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-122.452124, 48.946269)
End: West Main Avenue (-117.429081, 47.659029)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 604 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.24 gal
50.13 L · about $69.28
Round trip
$138.57
26.48 gal · 100.26 L
Estimated CO2
117.7 kg one way
Round trip: 235.3 kg / 519 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $69.28 $138.57
Mid-grade $5.57 $73.71 $147.41
Premium $5.77 $76.41 $152.82
Diesel $5.47 $72.38 $144.77

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lynden and Spokane. The current time is 22:05:49.

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.