How far is Prairie Heights, WA from Spokane, WA?
The driving distance from Prairie Heights, WA to Spokane, WA is about 289.5 miles (465.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 221.5 miles (356.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 52m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Washington, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Prairie Heights and Spokane.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prairie Heights and Spokane.
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Start on 243rd Avenue Court East
33 m · 5 sec · 243rd Avenue Court East
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Turn right onto 119th Street East
144 m · 19 sec · 119th Street East
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 242nd Avenue East
2352 ft · 1 min · 242nd Avenue East
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 112th Street East
3.3 mi · 7 min · 112th Street East
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Turn left
588 ft · 15 sec
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Turn right onto State Route 410 East
3.4 mi · 7 min · State Route 410 East
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Turn left onto Cole Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Cole Street
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Turn left onto Washington Avenue
585 ft · 20 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto Porter Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Porter Street
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Continue on 264th Avenue Southeast
2.5 mi · 4 min · 264th Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Enumclaw-Black Diamond Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Enumclaw-Black Diamond Road
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Continue on 3rd Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · 3rd Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 3rd Avenue
18 m · 1 sec · 3rd Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto 3rd Avenue
1185 ft · 30 sec · 3rd Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 3rd Avenue
69 m · 11 sec · 3rd Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto 3rd Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · 3rd Avenue
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Continue on Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
2 mi · 3 min · Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
38 m · 3 sec · Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
1.4 km · 2 min · Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
32 m · 2 sec · Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
2186 ft · 41 sec · Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
34 m · 2 sec · Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
1.8 mi · 4 min · Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
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Turn left onto Southeast 231st Street
40 m · 3 sec · Southeast 231st Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward WA 18 East: North Bend
1560 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Route 18
11.6 mi · 15 min · State Route 18
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Continue on Snoqualmie Parkway
656 ft · 8 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Spokane
3019 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
251.7 mi · 4 hr 32 min
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Merge slight right
1.8 mi · 2 min
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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 Prairie Heights and Spokane.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 Prairie Heights and Light Rain near Spokane.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Prairie Heights to Spokane?
The road trip is about 289.5 miles (465.9 km) and usually takes 04h 52m 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 144.5 miles from Prairie Heights and 145.1 miles from Spokane.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 221.5 miles (356.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 68 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 PST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 AM PST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.43 one way or $102.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Prairie Heights and Light Rain near Spokane.
Stop Ideas Near George
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 George.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Prairie Heights and Spokane. Straight-line distance: 221.46 mi (356.41 km).
#1 Prairie Heights
This census-designated place in Pierce County, Washington, is nestled within the Puyallup River valley.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.1493300, -122.1053000 |
| Altitude | - |
| 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: 466 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 36m |
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 | $5.03 | $51.43 | $102.85 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $54.04 | $108.09 |
| Premium | $5.55 | $56.76 | $113.52 |
| Diesel | $7.16 | $73.20 | $146.39 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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