How far is Monroe, WA from Spokane, WA?

The driving distance from Monroe, WA to Spokane, WA is about 286.9 miles (461.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 211.4 miles (340.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 23m 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
286.87 mi
04h 41m
Flight
211.37 mi
340.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
211.37 mi
Kilometers
340.17 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
286.87 mi
Kilometers
461.68 km
Drive Time
04h 41m

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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 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spokane
Thu, Apr 23, 2:47 AM PDT
Return by in Monroe
Thu, Apr 23, 7:28 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monroe
2026-04-22T22:05
Arrive Spokane
Thu, Apr 23, 2:47 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 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
7:36 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Monroe
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
George
WA

City in Washington, USA

From Monroe
141.4 mi
02h 20m
To Spokane
145.5 mi
02h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph SSW
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 Monroe and Spokane.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Lewis Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Lewis Street

  2. 2

    Continue on State Route 203

    837 ft · 20 sec · State Route 203

  3. 3

    Continue on Monroe Duvall Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Monroe Duvall Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight

    41 m · 3 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Monroe Duvall Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Monroe Duvall Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Duvall-Monroe Road Northeast

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Duvall-Monroe Road Northeast

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street Northeast

    1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street Northeast

  8. 8

    Continue on Carnation-Duvall Road Northeast

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Carnation-Duvall Road Northeast

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Carnation-Duvall Road Northeast

    30 m · 2 sec · Carnation-Duvall Road Northeast

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Carnation-Duvall Road Northeast

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Carnation-Duvall Road Northeast

  11. 11

    Continue on Tolt Avenue

    1 mi · 3 min · Tolt Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Fall City-Carnation Road Northeast

    2 mi · 3 min · Fall City-Carnation Road Northeast

  13. 13

    Continue on Fall City-Carnation Road Southeast

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Fall City-Carnation Road Southeast

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road

    31 m · 2 sec · Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road

    9 m · 1 sec · Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road

    1 km · 1 min · Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Railroad Avenue Southeast

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Railroad Avenue Southeast

  19. 19

    Continue on Bendigo Boulevard North

    2.8 mi · 6 min · Bendigo Boulevard North

  20. 20

    Continue on Bendigo Boulevard South

    797 ft · 17 sec · Bendigo Boulevard South

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 90 East: Spokane

    72 m · 4 sec

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto I 90 East: Spokane

    1386 ft · 34 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    247.1 mi · 4 hr 27 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight right

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  25. 25

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

    1203 ft · 31 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on West 5th Avenue

    117 m · 13 sec · West 5th Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto West Freeway Avenue

    1151 ft · 33 sec · West Freeway Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on West 4th Avenue

    1027 ft · 31 sec · West 4th Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on West 4th Avenue

    51 m · 5 sec · West 4th Avenue

  30. 30

    Continue on South Lincoln Street

    2275 ft · 1 min · South Lincoln Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto West Main Avenue

    846 ft · 35 sec · West Main Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn right

    8 m · 9 sec

  33. 33

    Turn left onto South Gorge Trail

    48 m · 17 sec · South Gorge Trail

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Gorge Trail

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Monroe 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
34 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
249 mi · 87%
Carnation-Duvall Road Northeast
8.04 mi · 3%
Monroe Duvall Road
4.99 mi · 2%
Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road
4.73 mi · 2%
Fall City-Carnation Road Southeast
3.18 mi · 1%
Duvall-Monroe Road Northeast
2.92 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Merge slight left

247 mi · 04h 27m

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
04h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+75.5 mi
211.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
George
02h 20m from Monroe
Leave By
7:36 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Monroe and Rain near Spokane.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 286.9 miles (461.7 km) and usually takes 04h 41m 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 141.4 miles from Monroe and 145.5 miles from Spokane.

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

The direct path is about 211.4 miles (340.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.5 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 7:36 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.96 one way or $105.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Monroe and Rain near Spokane.

Stop Ideas Near George

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

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

BUS

Quincy, Washington

18 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Ephrata, WA

34 mi away
1352 Basin Street SW
RAIL

Ephrata

36 mi away
24 Alder St NW
BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

46 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monroe and Spokane. Straight-line distance: 211.37 mi (340.17 km).

Monroe

#1 Monroe

City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States

Population20,681
Coordinates47.8553800, -121.9709600
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Spokane

#2 Spokane

The second most populous city in Washington.

Population222,050
Coordinates47.6596600, -117.4290800
Altitude571
CountryUnited States
Start: South Lewis Street (-121.970799, 47.855379)
End: West Main Avenue (-117.429081, 47.659029)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 462 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.12 gal
38.32 L · about $52.96
Round trip
$105.92
20.24 gal · 76.64 L
Estimated CO2
89.9 kg one way
Round trip: 179.9 kg / 397 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $52.96 $105.92
Mid-grade $5.57 $56.34 $112.68
Premium $5.77 $58.40 $116.81
Diesel $5.47 $55.33 $110.65

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Monroe and Spokane. The current time is 22:05:16.

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.