How far is Millwood, WA from Spokane, WA?

The driving distance from Millwood, WA to Spokane, WA is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7 miles (11.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.38 mi
00h 13m
Flight
6.97 mi
11.22 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.97 mi
Kilometers
11.22 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.38 mi
Kilometers
13.48 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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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 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spokane
Wed, Apr 22, 4:40 PM PDT
Return by in Millwood
Wed, Apr 22, 4:53 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Millwood
2026-04-22T16:26
Arrive Spokane
Wed, Apr 22, 4:40 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:13 AM to 7:13 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:04 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Millwood
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Dishman
WA

Census designated place

From Millwood
4.2 mi
00h 06m
To Spokane
4.2 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 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 Millwood and Spokane.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Argonne Road

    95 m · 9 sec · North Argonne Road

  2. 2

    Continue on North Argonne Road

    3007 ft · 2 min · North Argonne Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward Spokane

    1853 ft · 45 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Spokane Valley Freeway

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Spokane Valley Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward South Lincoln Street

    1624 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto South Lincoln Street

    2029 ft · 1 min · South Lincoln Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Main Avenue

    846 ft · 35 sec · West Main Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right

    8 m · 9 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Gorge Trail

    48 m · 17 sec · South Gorge Trail

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Gorge Trail

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
119 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Spokane Valley Freeway
6.52 mi · 78%
North Argonne Road
0.98 mi · 12%
South Lincoln Street
0.69 mi · 8%
West Main Avenue
0.16 mi · 2%
South Gorge Trail
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Spokane Valley Freeway

Merge slight left onto Spokane Valley Freeway

6.52 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.4 mi
7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dishman
00h 06m from Millwood
Leave By
8:04 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Millwood and Rain near Spokane.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?

Dishman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.2 miles from Millwood and 4.2 miles from Spokane.

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

The direct path is about 7 miles (11.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 8:04 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.57 one way or $3.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Millwood and Rain near Spokane.

Stop Ideas Near Dishman

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 Dishman and the surrounding midpoint area.
Spokane Tribal Gathering Place
Scenic stop 3.5 mi away

Spokane Tribal Gathering Place

Spokane , WA
353-367 N Post St, Spokane, WA 99256
Rating 4.3/5 3 reviews Tourist attraction
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 3.5 mi away

Spokane City Building Permits

Spokane , WA
808 W Spokane Falls Blvd # 3, Spokane, WA 99201
Rating 2.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Emergency services
Spokane City Hall
Meeting point 3.5 mi away

Spokane City Hall

Spokane , WA
808 W Spokane Falls Blvd, Spokane, WA 99201
Rating 3.4/5 24 reviews City Hall
Cotter and Sons Old City Hall
Nearby stop 3.5 mi away

Cotter and Sons Old City Hall

Spokane , WA
River Park Square, 221 N Wall St, Spokane, WA 99201
Rating 4.2/5 11 reviews Property management company

Transit and Meeting Points

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

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Millwood and Spokane. Straight-line distance: 6.97 mi (11.22 km).

Millwood

#1 Millwood

City in Spokane County, Washington, United States

Population1,801
Coordinates47.6812800, -117.2827100
Altitude601
CountryUnited States
Spokane

#2 Spokane

The second most populous city in Washington.

Population222,050
Coordinates47.6596600, -117.4290800
Altitude571
CountryUnited States
Start: North Argonne Road (-117.282665, 47.681281)
End: West Main Avenue (-117.429081, 47.659029)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 13 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.3 gal
1.12 L · about $1.57
Round trip
$3.14
0.6 gal · 2.24 L
Estimated CO2
2.7 kg one way
Round trip: 5.3 kg / 12 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $1.57 $3.14
Mid-grade $5.57 $1.67 $3.34
Premium $5.77 $1.73 $3.46
Diesel $5.47 $1.64 $3.28

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 · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Millwood and Spokane. The current time is 16:26:47.

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.