How far is Point Roberts, WA from Spokane, WA?

The driving distance from Point Roberts, WA to Spokane, WA is about 408.9 miles (658 km), with a travel time of about 06h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 275.1 miles (442.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
408.86 mi
06h 39m
Flight
275.14 mi
442.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
275.14 mi
Kilometers
442.79 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
408.86 mi
Kilometers
657.99 km
Drive Time
06h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spokane
Thu, Oct 15, 8:00 PM PDT
Return by in Point Roberts
Fri, Oct 16, 2:40 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Point Roberts
2026-10-15T13:20
Arrive Spokane
Thu, Oct 15, 8:00 PM PDT
Route Timing
06h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:40 PM to 2:10 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:40 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Point Roberts
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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
Twisp
WA

Town of the United States

From Point Roberts
137.6 mi
03h 19m
To Spokane
271.3 mi
03h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM PDT
Wind
7 mph NW
Destination
67°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM PDT
Wind
3 mph NE

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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Point Roberts and Spokane.

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Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 39m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+133.8 mi
275.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Twisp
03h 19m from Point Roberts
Leave By
10:40 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Point Roberts and Sunny near Spokane.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Point Roberts to Spokane?

The road trip is about 408.9 miles (658 km) and usually takes 06h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Twisp is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.6 miles from Point Roberts and 271.3 miles from Spokane.

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

The direct path is about 275.1 miles (442.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 133.8 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $78.43 one way or $156.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 128.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Point Roberts and Sunny near Spokane.

Stop Ideas Near Twisp

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

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

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Brewster, Washington

38 mi away
405 Highway 97
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Pateros, Washington

38 mi away
245 Lakeshore Drive
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Okanagan, Washington

40 mi away
310 2nd Ave South
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Omak, Washington

45 mi away
800 East Riverside Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Point Roberts and Spokane. Straight-line distance: 275.14 mi (442.79 km).

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#1 Point Roberts

This Whatcom County community is a pene-exclave located on the southern tip of the Tsawwassen Peninsula, bordered by Canada to the north and water on all other sides.

Population0
Coordinates48.9853800, -123.0779700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Spokane

#2 Spokane

The second most populous city in Washington.

Population222,050
Coordinates47.6596600, -117.4290800
Altitude571
CountryUnited States
Start: (-123.077996, 48.985958)
End: West Main Avenue (-117.429081, 47.659029)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 658 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.43 gal
54.61 L · about $78.43
Round trip
$156.85
28.86 gal · 109.22 L
Estimated CO2
128.2 kg one way
Round trip: 256.5 kg / 565 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.44 $78.43 $156.85
Mid-grade $5.72 $82.53 $165.05
Premium $5.98 $86.25 $172.50
Diesel $7.29 $105.22 $210.45

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Point Roberts and Spokane. The current time is 13:20:48.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.