How far is Republic, WA from Clarkston, WA?

The driving distance from Republic, WA to Clarkston, WA is about 229.7 miles (369.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 173.2 miles (278.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
229.7 mi
05h 21m
Flight
173.23 mi
278.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.23 mi
Kilometers
278.79 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
229.7 mi
Kilometers
369.67 km
Drive Time
05h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarkston
Sat, Jul 18, 1:55 AM PDT
Return by in Republic
Sat, Jul 18, 7:17 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Republic
2026-07-17T20:33
Arrive Clarkston
Sat, Jul 18, 1:55 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:22 AM to 1:22 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:16 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Republic
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Fairwood
WA

Census designated place in King County, Washington

From Republic
114.8 mi
02h 40m
To Clarkston
115 mi
02h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
This Afternoon

Smoke

Starts
Fri, Jul 17 1:00 PM PDT
Wind
7 mph S
Destination
68°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Jul 17 4:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Republic and Clarkston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Republic and Clarkston.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    22 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    72 m · 19 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    44 m · 12 sec · 6th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Clark Avenue

    2969 ft · 2 min · South Clark Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 20

    39.4 mi · 57 min · State Highway 20

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right

    11.8 mi · 18 min

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Railroad Street

    15 m · 1 sec · North Railroad Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto North Railroad Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Railroad Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Main Street

    41 m · 2 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary

    33 m · 2 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto South Main Street

    38.3 mi · 48 min · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    38 m · 2 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    56 m · 2 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight

    10.1 mi · 12 min

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    42 m · 2 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout

    1.5 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    27 m · 1 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout

    12 mi · 15 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on US 395: Spokane

    8.5 mi · 18 min

  20. 20

    Continue on North Browne Street

    2594 ft · 1 min · North Browne Street

  21. 21

    Take the ramp slight right

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 195 South: Colfax, Pullman

    73.3 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    20.8 mi · 30 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    6.4 mi · 7 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on US 12 West: Lewiston

    2635 ft · 50 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 2 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right

    84 m · 10 sec

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    1264 ft · 38 sec

  29. 29

    Take the exit straight toward Dike Bypass

    102 m · 9 sec · Dike Bypass

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Dike Bypass

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Dike Bypass

  31. 31

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    1013 ft · 30 sec · 5th Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto D Street

    854 ft · 31 sec · D Street

  33. 33

    Keep slight left to continue on D Street

    94 m · 6 sec · D Street

  34. 34

    Merge slight right onto 1st Street

    554 ft · 7 sec · 1st Street

  35. 35

    Continue on Main Street

    833 ft · 28 sec · Main Street

  36. 36

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1106 ft · 40 sec · Bridge Street

  37. 37

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Diagonal Street

    76 m · 7 sec · Diagonal Street

  38. 38

    Exit the roundabout onto Diagonal Street

    1794 ft · 1 min · Diagonal Street

  39. 39

    Turn sharp right onto 6th Street

    1 m · 1 sec · 6th Street

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 6th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Republic and Clarkston.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
40 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
20
4 merges, 16 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 195 South
100 mi · 44%
South Main Street
51.4 mi · 22%
State Highway 20
39.4 mi · 17%
US 395
8.55 mi · 4%
North Browne Street
2.19 mi · 1%
US 12 West
1.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 195 South

Take the exit slight right toward US 195 South: Colfax, Pullman

73.3 mi · 01h 37m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.5 mi
173.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairwood
02h 40m from Republic
Leave By
6:16 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Smoke leaving Republic and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Clarkston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Republic to Clarkston?

The road trip is about 229.7 miles (369.7 km) and usually takes 05h 21m 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?

Fairwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.8 miles from Republic and 115 miles from Clarkston.

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

The direct path is about 173.2 miles (278.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.5 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 PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:16 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.39 one way or $84.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Smoke around Republic and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Clarkston.

Stop Ideas Near Fairwood

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 Fairwood and the surrounding midpoint area.
Spokane Tribal Gathering Place
Scenic stop 7.9 mi away

Spokane Tribal Gathering Place

Spokane , WA
353-367 N Post St, Spokane, WA 99256
Rating 4.3/5 3 reviews Tourist attraction
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 7.9 mi away

Spokane City Building Permits

Spokane , WA
808 W Spokane Falls Blvd # 3, Spokane, WA 99201
Rating 2.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Emergency services
Spokane City Hall
Meeting point 7.9 mi away

Spokane City Hall

Spokane , WA
808 W Spokane Falls Blvd, Spokane, WA 99201
Rating 3.4/5 24 reviews City Hall
Cotter and Sons Old City Hall
Nearby stop 7.9 mi away

Cotter and Sons Old City Hall

Spokane , WA
River Park Square, 221 N Wall St, Spokane, WA 99201
Rating 4.2/5 11 reviews Property management company

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Spokane Intermodal Center

12 mi away
221 W. 1st Avenue
BUS

Deer Park, WA

20 mi away
822 South Main Street
BUS

Loon Lake, WA

36 mi away
State Highway 292 & Colville Road
BUS

Chewelah, WA

61 mi away
10 West Colville Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Republic and Clarkston. Straight-line distance: 173.23 mi (278.79 km).

Republic

#1 Republic

City in Ferry County, Washington, United States

Population1,082
Coordinates48.6482200, -118.7378100
Altitude783
CountryUnited States
Clarkston

#2 Clarkston

City in Washington

Population7,500
Coordinates46.4162900, -117.0455700
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Start: Republic (-118.73781, 48.64822)
End: Clarkston (-117.04557, 46.41629)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 370 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.1 gal
30.68 L · about $42.39
Round trip
$84.77
16.2 gal · 61.36 L
Estimated CO2
72 kg one way
Round trip: 144 kg / 317 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $42.39 $84.77
Mid-grade $5.57 $45.09 $90.19
Premium $5.77 $46.75 $93.49
Diesel $5.47 $44.28 $88.57

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 · Jul 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Republic and Clarkston. The current time is 20:33:22.

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.