How far is Port Angeles, WA from Spokane, WA?

The driving distance from Port Angeles, WA to Spokane, WA is about 396.7 miles (638.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 279.8 miles (450.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 16m 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
396.65 mi
06h 38m
Flight
279.8 mi
450.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
279.8 mi
Kilometers
450.29 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
396.65 mi
Kilometers
638.35 km
Drive Time
06h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spokane
Tue, Jun 2, 2:53 AM PDT
Return by in Port Angeles
Tue, Jun 2, 9:32 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Angeles
2026-06-01T20:15
Arrive Spokane
Tue, Jun 2, 2:53 AM PDT
Route Timing
06h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:38 PM to 2:08 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
10:44 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Angeles
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
South Cle Elum
WA

Town of the United States

From Port Angeles
198.2 mi
03h 19m
To Spokane
198.5 mi
03h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 1:00 PM PDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
68°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 3:00 PM PDT
Wind
6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Port Angeles and Spokane.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Angeles and Spokane.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    65 m · 21 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Lincoln Street

    46 m · 12 sec · North Lincoln Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East 1st Street

    36.6 mi · 55 min · East 1st Street

  4. 4

    Take the exit right

    8.7 mi · 11 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on State Route 104

    700 ft · 10 sec · State Route 104

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Route 104

    31 m · 1 sec · State Route 104

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 104

    4.9 mi · 6 min · State Route 104

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 104

    36 m · 2 sec · State Route 104

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 104

    791 ft · 17 sec · State Route 104

  10. 10

    Continue on Hood Canal Floating Bridge

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Hood Canal Floating Bridge

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    617 ft · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 3 Northeast

    23.2 mi · 31 min · State Highway 3 Northeast

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 3 West

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 3 West

  14. 14

    Continue on West State Route 16

    915 ft · 20 sec · West State Route 16

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 16

    26.5 mi · 34 min · State Highway 16

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    1.5 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Seattle

    683 ft · 17 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    1356 ft · 19 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    8.2 mi · 10 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation

    2644 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    27.3 mi · 35 min · State Route 18

  22. 22

    Continue on Snoqualmie Parkway

    656 ft · 8 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Spokane

    3019 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    251.7 mi · 4 hr 32 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight right

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  26. 26

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

    1203 ft · 31 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on West 5th Avenue

    117 m · 13 sec · West 5th Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto West Freeway Avenue

    1151 ft · 33 sec · West Freeway Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on West 4th Avenue

    1027 ft · 31 sec · West 4th Avenue

  30. 30

    Continue on West 4th Avenue

    51 m · 5 sec · West 4th Avenue

  31. 31

    Continue on South Lincoln Street

    2275 ft · 1 min · South Lincoln Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto West Main Avenue

    846 ft · 35 sec · West Main Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn right

    8 m · 9 sec

  34. 34

    Turn left onto South Gorge Trail

    48 m · 17 sec · South Gorge Trail

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Gorge Trail

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
35 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
5 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
254 mi · 64%
East 1st Street
45.3 mi · 11%
State Highway 16
27.5 mi · 7%
State Route 18
27.3 mi · 7%
State Highway 3 Northeast
23.2 mi · 6%
I 5 North
8.58 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Merge slight left

252 mi · 04h 32m

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 38m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+116.9 mi
279.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Cle Elum
03h 19m from Port Angeles
Leave By
10:44 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Port Angeles and Chance Rain Showers near Spokane.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Port Angeles to Spokane?

The road trip is about 396.7 miles (638.4 km) and usually takes 06h 38m 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?

South Cle Elum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 198.2 miles from Port Angeles and 198.5 miles from Spokane.

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

The direct path is about 279.8 miles (450.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 116.9 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 $73.26 one way or $146.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 124.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Port Angeles and Chance Rain Showers near Spokane.

Stop Ideas Near South Cle Elum

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Cle Elum, 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 South Cle Elum.

BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

51 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

52 mi away
11645 North Rd
RAIL

Columbia Station

55 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Stevens Pass, Washington

61 mi away
US Highway 2 at Summit Parking Lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Angeles and Spokane. Straight-line distance: 279.8 mi (450.29 km).

Port Angeles

#1 Port Angeles

City in Clallam County, Washington

Population20,381
Coordinates48.1181500, -123.4307400
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Spokane

#2 Spokane

The second most populous city in Washington.

Population222,050
Coordinates47.6596600, -117.4290800
Altitude571
CountryUnited States
Start: (-123.43102, 48.118256)
End: West Main Avenue (-117.429081, 47.659029)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 638 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14 gal
52.98 L · about $73.26
Round trip
$146.52
28 gal · 105.96 L
Estimated CO2
124.4 kg one way
Round trip: 248.8 kg / 549 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $73.26 $146.52
Mid-grade $5.57 $77.94 $155.88
Premium $5.77 $80.79 $161.59
Diesel $5.47 $76.54 $153.08

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Angeles and Spokane. The current time is 20:15:45.

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.