How far is Pullman, WA from Spokane, WA?

The driving distance from Pullman, WA to Spokane, WA is about 74.9 miles (120.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.2 miles (104.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
74.89 mi
01h 22m
Flight
65.21 mi
104.94 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.21 mi
Kilometers
104.94 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.89 mi
Kilometers
120.52 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spokane
Wed, Apr 22, 11:27 PM PDT
Return by in Pullman
Thu, Apr 23, 12:49 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pullman
2026-04-22T22:04
Arrive Spokane
Wed, Apr 22, 11:27 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:44 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pullman
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Rosalia
WA

Town in Washington

From Pullman
37.4 mi
00h 41m
To Spokane
37.5 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph SW
Destination
55°F
Wednesday

Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pullman and Spokane.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    27 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northeast Kamiaken Street

    112 m · 14 sec · Northeast Kamiaken Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Northeast Olsen Street

    109 m · 12 sec · Northeast Olsen Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Northwest Davis Way

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Northwest Davis Way

  5. 5

    Continue on Davis Way

    1.4 km · 1 min · Davis Way

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    70.2 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Spokane, City Center

    1337 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2456 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

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

    1203 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on West 5th Avenue

    117 m · 13 sec · West 5th Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto West Freeway Avenue

    1151 ft · 33 sec · West Freeway Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on West 4th Avenue

    1027 ft · 31 sec · West 4th Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on West 4th Avenue

    51 m · 5 sec · West 4th Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on South Lincoln Street

    2275 ft · 1 min · South Lincoln Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Main Avenue

    846 ft · 35 sec · West Main Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right

    8 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Gorge Trail

    48 m · 17 sec · South Gorge Trail

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Gorge Trail

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Davis Way
71 mi · 95%
Northwest Davis Way
1.58 mi · 2%
I 90 East
0.72 mi · 1%
South Lincoln Street
0.43 mi · 1%
Maple Street
0.23 mi
West 4th Avenue
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

Davis Way

Merge slight left

70.2 mi · 01h 33m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
65.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rosalia
00h 41m from Pullman
Leave By
3:44 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Pullman and Rain near Spokane.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pullman to Spokane?

The road trip is about 74.9 miles (120.5 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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 37.4 miles from Pullman and 37.5 miles from Spokane.

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

The direct path is about 65.2 miles (104.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 3:44 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.82 one way or $27.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Pullman and Rain near Spokane.

Stop Ideas Near Rosalia

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Rosalia and the surrounding midpoint area.
Oakesdale City Park
Scenic stop 7 mi away

Oakesdale City Park

Oakesdale , WA
206 Steptoe Ave, Oakesdale, WA 99158
Rating 4.3/5 9 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 6 mi away

Malden City Hall

Malden , WA
204 W Moreland Ave, Malden, WA 99149
Rating 2.0/5 1 reviews City government office
Homestead General Store
Nearby stop 14.9 mi away

Homestead General Store

Tekoa , WA
116 N Crosby St, Tekoa, WA 99033
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews Antique store

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rosalia.

BUS

Colfax, Washington

40 mi away
610 South Main St.
RAIL

Spokane Intermodal Center

47 mi away
221 W. 1st Avenue
BUS

Pullman, Washington

57 mi away
1002 Northwest Nye St.
BUS

Moscow, Idaho

63 mi away
120 West 6th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pullman and Spokane. Straight-line distance: 65.21 mi (104.94 km).

Pullman

#1 Pullman

City in eastern Washington

Population34,336
Coordinates46.7312700, -117.1796200
Altitude717
CountryUnited States
Spokane

#2 Spokane

The second most populous city in Washington.

Population222,050
Coordinates47.6596600, -117.4290800
Altitude571
CountryUnited States
Start: (-117.179198, 46.731327)
End: West Main Avenue (-117.429081, 47.659029)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.64 gal
10 L · about $13.82
Round trip
$27.63
5.28 gal · 20 L
Estimated CO2
23.5 kg one way
Round trip: 46.9 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $13.82 $27.63
Mid-grade $5.57 $14.70 $29.39
Premium $5.77 $15.24 $30.47
Diesel $5.47 $14.43 $28.87

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

There is no time difference between Pullman and Spokane. The current time is 22:04:11.

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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.