How far is Manson, WA from Spokane, WA?

The driving distance from Manson, WA to Spokane, WA is about 160.2 miles (257.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.7 miles (205.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 13m 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
160.16 mi
03h 06m
Flight
127.69 mi
205.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.69 mi
Kilometers
205.49 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.16 mi
Kilometers
257.76 km
Drive Time
03h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spokane
Thu, Oct 15, 2:32 PM PDT
Return by in Manson
Thu, Oct 15, 5:38 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manson
2026-10-15T11:25
Arrive Spokane
Thu, Oct 15, 2:32 PM PDT
Route Timing
03h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:46 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Manson
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
Almira
WA

Town of the United States

From Manson
79.9 mi
01h 33m
To Spokane
80.3 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 mph S
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Areas Of Fog then Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wapato Way

    927 ft · 26 sec · Wapato Way

  2. 2

    Continue on State Route 150

    6.5 mi · 12 min · State Route 150

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Manson Highway

    34 m · 2 sec · West Manson Highway

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto West Manson Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Manson Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on East Johnson Avenue

    1125 ft · 24 sec · East Johnson Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Saunders Street

    100 m · 14 sec · North Saunders Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Woodin Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Woodin Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto SR 150 "Y" Access Highway

    114 m · 8 sec · SR 150 "Y" Access Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on State Route 150

    2.9 mi · 5 min · State Route 150

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2748 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto McNeil Canyon Road

    11.3 mi · 27 min · McNeil Canyon Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Road 14 Northwest

    2345 ft · 47 sec · Road 14 Northwest

  13. 13

    Continue on Road C Northwest

    13.6 mi · 21 min · Road C Northwest

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Sunset Highway

    24.7 mi · 29 min · Sunset Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Coulee Corridor / Sunset Highway

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Coulee Corridor / Sunset Highway

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Sunset Highway

    27.9 mi · 35 min · Sunset Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on West Main Avenue

    1052 ft · 30 sec · West Main Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Northwest Main Avenue

    1809 ft · 51 sec · Northwest Main Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on East Main Street

    837 ft · 24 sec · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on East Main Avenue

    2392 ft · 1 min · East Main Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Sunset Highway

    7.8 mi · 10 min · Sunset Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on West Watson Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Watson Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Sunset Highway

    19.7 mi · 25 min · Sunset Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Morgan Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Morgan Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Sunset Highway

    11.9 mi · 15 min · Sunset Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on West Broadway Avenue

    1 mi · 3 min · West Broadway Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on Sunset Highway

    12.5 mi · 19 min · Sunset Highway

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on West Sunset Highway

    1.8 mi · 4 min · West Sunset Highway

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Sunset Highway

    29 m · 2 sec · West Sunset Highway

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto West Sunset Highway

    1.6 km · 3 min · West Sunset Highway

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Sunset Highway

    30 m · 2 sec · West Sunset Highway

  32. 32

    Exit the rotary onto West Sunset Highway

    2 mi · 4 min · West Sunset Highway

  33. 33

    Turn straight

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  34. 34

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

    1203 ft · 31 sec

  35. 35

    Continue on West 5th Avenue

    117 m · 13 sec · West 5th Avenue

  36. 36

    Turn straight onto West Freeway Avenue

    1151 ft · 33 sec · West Freeway Avenue

  37. 37

    Continue on West 4th Avenue

    1027 ft · 31 sec · West 4th Avenue

  38. 38

    Continue on West 4th Avenue

    51 m · 5 sec · West 4th Avenue

  39. 39

    Continue on South Lincoln Street

    2275 ft · 1 min · South Lincoln Street

  40. 40

    Turn left onto West Main Avenue

    846 ft · 35 sec · West Main Avenue

  41. 41

    Turn right

    8 m · 9 sec

  42. 42

    Turn left onto South Gorge Trail

    48 m · 17 sec · South Gorge Trail

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Gorge Trail

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Manson and Spokane.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
43 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
0 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunset Highway
105 mi · 65%
Road C Northwest
13.6 mi · 8%
McNeil Canyon Road
11.3 mi · 7%
State Route 150
9.42 mi · 6%
West Sunset Highway
4.8 mi · 3%
Coulee Corridor / Sunset Highway
4.23 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Sunset Highway

Turn slight right onto Sunset Highway

27.9 mi · 00h 35m

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
03h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.5 mi
127.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Almira
01h 33m from Manson
Leave By
10:46 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Manson and Areas Of Fog then Sunny near Spokane.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 160.2 miles (257.8 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?

Almira is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.9 miles from Manson and 80.3 miles from Spokane.

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

The direct path is about 127.7 miles (205.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.5 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 10:46 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.71 one way or $61.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Manson and Areas Of Fog then Sunny near Spokane.

Stop Ideas Near Almira

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Almira and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Postal Service
Practical stop 14.5 mi away

United States Postal Service

Wilbur , WA
5 SW Broadway St, Wilbur, WA 99185
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Post office,Logistics service,Money order service,Shipping and mailing service
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 14.8 mi away

Coulee City City Hall

Coulee City , WA
501 W Main St, Coulee City, WA 99115
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews City Hall
Community Center
Nearby stop 14.5 mi away

Community Center

Wilbur , WA
1-99 SW Railroad Ave, Wilbur, WA 99185
Rating 3.4/5 9 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Almira.

RAIL

Ephrata

63 mi away
24 Alder St NW
BUS

Ephrata, WA

65 mi away
1352 Basin Street SW
BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

71 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road
BUS

Brewster, Washington

76 mi away
405 Highway 97

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manson and Spokane. Straight-line distance: 127.69 mi (205.49 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Manson

Situated along the northern shore of Lake Chelan in Chelan County, the community lies at an elevation of approximately 1,142 feet within the foothills of the Cascade Range.

Population0
Coordinates47.8848600, -120.1584100
Altitude348
CountryUnited States
Spokane

#2 Spokane

The second most populous city in Washington.

Population222,050
Coordinates47.6596600, -117.4290800
Altitude571
CountryUnited States
Start: Wapato Way (-120.158346, 47.884994)
End: West Main Avenue (-117.429081, 47.659029)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 258 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.65 gal
21.39 L · about $30.71
Round trip
$61.42
11.3 gal · 42.78 L
Estimated CO2
50.2 kg one way
Round trip: 100.4 kg / 221 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.44 $30.71 $61.42
Mid-grade $5.72 $32.31 $64.62
Premium $5.98 $33.77 $67.54
Diesel $7.29 $41.20 $82.40

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 Manson and Spokane. The current time is 11:25:38.

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.