How far is Meadowdale, WA from Spokane, WA?
The driving distance from Meadowdale, WA to Spokane, WA is about 296.7 miles (477.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 228.2 miles (367.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 04h 48m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Washington, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meadowdale and Spokane.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meadowdale and Spokane.
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Start on 74th Place West
134 m · 25 sec · 74th Place West
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Turn right onto 75th Place West
705 ft · 34 sec · 75th Place West
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Turn right onto North Meadowdale Road
1.2 km · 3 min · North Meadowdale Road
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Continue on 66th Avenue West
701 ft · 38 sec · 66th Avenue West
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Turn left onto 168th Street Southwest
1183 ft · 37 sec · 168th Street Southwest
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Continue on 168th Street Southwest
1.2 mi · 3 min · 168th Street Southwest
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Turn left onto 44th Avenue West
2331 ft · 1 min · 44th Avenue West
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Continue on 164th Street Southwest
1.2 km · 2 min · 164th Street Southwest
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Turn right onto Alderwood Mall Parkway
1.3 km · 2 min · Alderwood Mall Parkway
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Take the ramp left toward I 5 South, I 405 South, WA 525 South
1416 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight right
2066 ft · 29 sec
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right
17.1 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Spokane, Seattle
2527 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Spokane
2797 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
267.7 mi · 4 hr 51 min
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Merge slight right
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Maple Street, Lincoln Street, Walnut Street
1203 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on West 5th Avenue
117 m · 13 sec · West 5th Avenue
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Turn straight onto West Freeway Avenue
1151 ft · 33 sec · West Freeway Avenue
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Continue on West 4th Avenue
1027 ft · 31 sec · West 4th Avenue
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Continue on West 4th Avenue
51 m · 5 sec · West 4th Avenue
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Continue on South Lincoln Street
2275 ft · 1 min · South Lincoln Street
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Turn left onto West Main Avenue
846 ft · 35 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 Meadowdale and Spokane.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Meadowdale and Partly Sunny near Spokane.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Meadowdale to Spokane?
The road trip is about 296.7 miles (477.5 km) and usually takes 04h 48m 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?
George is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.3 miles from Meadowdale and 149.4 miles from Spokane.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 228.2 miles (367.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.5 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 PST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 AM PST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.67 one way or $107.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Meadowdale and Partly Sunny near Spokane.
Stop Ideas Near George
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to George.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meadowdale and Spokane. Straight-line distance: 228.16 mi (367.19 km).
#1 Meadowdale
Situated in Snohomish County, Washington, near the eastern shore of Puget Sound at an approximate elevation of 92 feet, this census-designated place is primarily a residential community surrounding the city of Edmonds.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.8528700, -122.3334700 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| 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: 478 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 42m |
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 | $5.13 | $53.67 | $107.34 |
| Mid-grade | $5.42 | $56.77 | $113.54 |
| Premium | $5.67 | $59.41 | $118.81 |
| Diesel | $7.24 | $75.84 | $151.69 |
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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