How far is Mead, WA from Spokane, WA?
The driving distance from Mead, WA to Spokane, WA is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.2 miles (13.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Sunny
Areas Of Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mead and Spokane.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mead and Spokane.
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Start on North Market Street
1 km · 1 min · North Market Street
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Turn right onto East Parksmith Drive
3122 ft · 59 sec · East Parksmith Drive
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Continue on East Hawthorne Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Hawthorne Road
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Turn left onto North Newport Highway
1.6 km · 2 min · North Newport Highway
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Turn slight left onto North Division Street
3.9 mi · 9 min · North Division Street
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Turn right onto West Buckeye Avenue
1520 ft · 51 sec · West Buckeye Avenue
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Turn left onto North Washington Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · North Washington Street
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Continue on North Stevens Street
689 ft · 24 sec · North Stevens Street
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Turn right onto West Spokane Falls Boulevard
1869 ft · 1 min · West Spokane Falls Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Main Avenue
152 m · 23 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 Mead and Spokane.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
North Division Street
Turn slight left onto North Division Street
3.93 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving Mead 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 Mead to Spokane?
The road trip is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Country Homes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5 miles from Mead and 5.4 miles from Spokane.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.2 miles (13.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.01 one way or $4.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Sunny around Mead and Areas Of Fog then Sunny near Spokane.
Stop Ideas Near Country Homes
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Spokane Tribal Gathering Place
Spokane City Building Permits
Spokane City Hall
Cotter and Sons Old City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Country Homes.
Spokane Intermodal Center
Deer Park, WA
Loon Lake, WA
Chewelah, WA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mead and Spokane. Straight-line distance: 8.2 mi (13.2 km).
#1 Mead
Located immediately north of the city of Spokane at an elevation of 1,906 feet, this Spokane County community serves as a transition zone between suburban residential areas and rural farmland.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.7673900, -117.3549400 |
| Altitude | 581 |
| 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: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $5.44 | $2.01 | $4.02 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $2.12 | $4.23 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $2.21 | $4.42 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $2.70 | $5.40 |
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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