How far is Palouse, WA from Spokane, WA?
The driving distance from Palouse, WA to Spokane, WA is about 64.7 miles (104.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.4 miles (87.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palouse and Spokane.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palouse and Spokane.
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Start on North Beach Street
41 m · 8 sec · North Beach Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
83 m · 8 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Bridge Street
131 m · 15 sec · North Bridge Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Echanove Avenue
890 ft · 30 sec · Echanove Avenue
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Continue on North Division Street
7.7 mi · 12 min · North Division Street
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Continue on State Highway 27
1.6 km · 2 min · State Highway 27
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Continue on East Main Street
2014 ft · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North 4th Street
12 mi · 18 min · North 4th Street
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Turn right onto North 1st Street
2522 ft · 1 min · North 1st Street
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Continue on State Highway 271
8.4 mi · 12 min · State Highway 271
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Take the ramp right toward US 195 North, Spokane
882 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right
32.2 mi · 41 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Spokane, City Center
1337 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
2456 ft · 35 sec
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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 Palouse 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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
32.2 mi · 00h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Rain Showers leaving Palouse and Rain near Spokane.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Palouse to Spokane?
The road trip is about 64.7 miles (104.1 km) and usually takes 01h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rosalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.4 miles from Palouse and 32.4 miles from Spokane.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.4 miles (87.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:58 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.93 one way or $23.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Palouse and Rain near Spokane.
Stop Ideas Near Rosalia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Oakesdale City Park
Malden City Hall
Homestead General Store
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rosalia.
Colfax, Washington
Spokane Intermodal Center
Pullman, Washington
Moscow, Idaho
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palouse and Spokane. Straight-line distance: 54.37 mi (87.5 km).
#1 Palouse
City in Washington, USA
| Population | 1,055 |
| Coordinates | 46.9101700, -117.0757300 |
| Altitude | 742 |
| 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: 104 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $5.23 | $11.93 | $23.86 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $12.69 | $25.39 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $13.16 | $26.32 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $12.46 | $24.93 |
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
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