How far is Maplewood, WA from Spokane, WA?

The driving distance from Maplewood, WA to Spokane, WA is about 311.4 miles (501.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 239.8 miles (386 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
311.34 mi
05h 04m
Flight
239.85 mi
386 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
239.85 mi
Kilometers
386 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
311.34 mi
Kilometers
501.06 km
Drive Time
05h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spokane
Thu, Oct 15, 3:32 PM PDT
Return by in Maplewood
Thu, Oct 15, 8:36 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maplewood
2026-10-15T10:28
Arrive Spokane
Thu, Oct 15, 3:32 PM PDT
Route Timing
05h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:04 AM to 1:04 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
6:52 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Maplewood
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
Kittitas
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States

From Maplewood
155.4 mi
02h 32m
To Spokane
155.9 mi
02h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph NNE
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 Maplewood and Spokane.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 14th Avenue Northwest

    606 ft · 22 sec · 14th Avenue Northwest

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Southeast 160th Street

    3199 ft · 2 min · Southeast 160th Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Crescent Valley Drive Northwest

    1 mi · 3 min · Crescent Valley Drive Northwest

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 144th Street Northwest

    2.5 mi · 5 min · 144th Street Northwest

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Purdy Drive Northwest

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Purdy Drive Northwest

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward WA 16 East

    1834 ft · 47 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    13.1 mi · 17 min

  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 Maplewood 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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
254 mi · 82%
State Route 18
27.3 mi · 9%
WA 16 East
14.4 mi · 5%
I 5 North
8.58 mi · 3%
144th Street Northwest
2.46 mi · 1%
Purdy Drive Northwest
1.15 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

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 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+71.6 mi
239.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kittitas
02h 32m from Maplewood
Leave By
6:52 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Maplewood 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 Maplewood to Spokane?

The road trip is about 311.4 miles (501.1 km) and usually takes 05h 04m 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?

Kittitas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.4 miles from Maplewood and 155.9 miles from Spokane.

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

The direct path is about 239.8 miles (386 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.6 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:52 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $59.73 one way or $119.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Kittitas

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

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

RAIL

Columbia Station

49 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Quincy, Washington

52 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

71 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

71 mi away
11645 North Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maplewood and Spokane. Straight-line distance: 239.85 mi (386 km).

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#1 Maplewood

Located in Pierce County at an approximate elevation of 269 feet, this Washington state community sits near the Puyallup River valley.

Population0
Coordinates47.4017600, -122.5570700
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Spokane

#2 Spokane

The second most populous city in Washington.

Population222,050
Coordinates47.6596600, -117.4290800
Altitude571
CountryUnited States
Start: 14th Avenue Northwest (-122.557058, 47.40176)
End: West Main Avenue (-117.429081, 47.659029)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 501 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.99 gal
41.59 L · about $59.73
Round trip
$119.46
21.98 gal · 83.18 L
Estimated CO2
97.7 kg one way
Round trip: 195.3 kg / 431 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.44 $59.73 $119.46
Mid-grade $5.72 $62.85 $125.70
Premium $5.98 $65.69 $131.37
Diesel $7.29 $80.14 $160.28

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 Maplewood and Spokane. The current time is 10:28:30.

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.