How far is Orchards, WA from Spokane, WA?
The driving distance from Orchards, WA to Spokane, WA is about 353.9 miles (569.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 279.5 miles (449.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 38m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in North Dakota
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain
Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orchards and Spokane.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orchards and Spokane.
-
1
Start on the route
38 m · 12 sec
-
2
Turn right onto Northeast 109th Avenue
13 m · 8 sec · Northeast 109th Avenue
-
3
Turn left onto Northeast Rosewood Avenue
72 m · 14 sec · Northeast Rosewood Avenue
-
4
Turn left onto Northeast Covington Road
557 ft · 16 sec · Northeast Covington Road
-
5
Continue on Northeast Gher Road
1274 ft · 37 sec · Northeast Gher Road
-
6
Take the ramp right toward WA 500 West
1030 ft · 25 sec
-
7
Merge slight left
2791 ft · 43 sec
-
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 205 South: Salem
1755 ft · 44 sec
-
9
Keep slight left
1 km · 57 sec
-
10
Merge slight left
7.3 mi · 10 min
-
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles
1.2 km · 1 min
-
12
Continue on Columbia River Highway
158.1 mi · 2 hr 56 min · Columbia River Highway
-
13
Continue on Old Oregon Trail Highway
11.4 mi · 12 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway
-
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 82 West: Hermiston, Umatilla
1.3 km · 2 min
-
15
Continue on McNary Highway
29.9 mi · 33 min · McNary Highway
-
16
Keep slight right to continue on Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
-
17
Continue on South US 395
1.1 mi · 2 min · South US 395
-
18
Continue on Lewis and Clark Trail
4.9 mi · 7 min · Lewis and Clark Trail
-
19
Take the exit slight right toward US 395 north, SR 397 south (Oregon Street): Spokane, Finley
859 ft · 21 sec
-
20
Keep slight left to continue on US 395
1416 ft · 35 sec
-
21
Keep slight right to continue on US 395 North: Spokane
130.7 mi · 2 hr 21 min
-
22
Merge slight right
1.8 mi · 2 min
-
23
Take the exit slight right toward Maple Street, Lincoln Street, Walnut Street
1203 ft · 31 sec
-
24
Continue on West 5th Avenue
117 m · 13 sec · West 5th Avenue
-
25
Turn straight onto West Freeway Avenue
1151 ft · 33 sec · West Freeway Avenue
-
26
Continue on West 4th Avenue
1027 ft · 31 sec · West 4th Avenue
-
27
Continue on West 4th Avenue
51 m · 5 sec · West 4th Avenue
-
28
Continue on South Lincoln Street
2275 ft · 1 min · South Lincoln Street
-
29
Turn left onto West Main Avenue
846 ft · 35 sec · West Main Avenue
-
30
Turn right
8 m · 9 sec
-
31
Turn left onto South Gorge Trail
48 m · 17 sec · South Gorge Trail
-
32
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Gorge Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Orchards and Spokane.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Columbia River Highway
Continue on Columbia River Highway
158 mi · 02h 56m
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.
Light Rain leaving Orchards and Rain near Spokane.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Orchards to Spokane?
The road trip is about 353.9 miles (569.6 km) and usually takes 05h 38m 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?
Finley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 176.8 miles from Orchards and 177.2 miles from Spokane.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 279.5 miles (449.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:42 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $65.36 one way or $130.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Orchards and Rain near Spokane.
Stop Ideas Near Finley
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 Finley.
Pasco Intermodal Train Station
Walla Walla, WA
Pendleton, Oregon
Moses Lake, Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orchards and Spokane. Straight-line distance: 279.52 mi (449.85 km).
#1 Orchards
Census designated place
| Population | 19,556 |
| Coordinates | 45.6665100, -122.5609300 |
| Altitude | 70 |
| 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: 570 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.23 | $65.36 | $130.72 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $69.53 | $139.06 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $72.08 | $144.16 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $68.28 | $136.57 |
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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.