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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 21m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place in King County, Washington
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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.
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Start on the route
22 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
72 m · 19 sec
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Turn right onto 6th Street
44 m · 12 sec · 6th Street
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Turn left onto South Clark Avenue
2969 ft · 2 min · South Clark Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 20
39.4 mi · 57 min · State Highway 20
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At the end of the road, turn right
11.8 mi · 18 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Railroad Street
15 m · 1 sec · North Railroad Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Railroad Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Railroad Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Main Street
41 m · 2 sec
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Exit the rotary
33 m · 2 sec
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Turn straight onto South Main Street
38.3 mi · 48 min · South Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
38 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
56 m · 2 sec
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Turn straight
10.1 mi · 12 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
42 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.5 km · 1 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
27 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
12 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 395: Spokane
8.5 mi · 18 min
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Continue on North Browne Street
2594 ft · 1 min · North Browne Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 195 South: Colfax, Pullman
73.3 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Continue straight
20.8 mi · 30 min
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Merge slight left
6.4 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 12 West: Lewiston
2635 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right
84 m · 10 sec
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Continue straight
1264 ft · 38 sec
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Take the exit straight toward Dike Bypass
102 m · 9 sec · Dike Bypass
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Merge slight left onto Dike Bypass
1.1 mi · 3 min · Dike Bypass
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Turn left onto 5th Street
1013 ft · 30 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto D Street
854 ft · 31 sec · D Street
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Keep slight left to continue on D Street
94 m · 6 sec · D Street
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Merge slight right onto 1st Street
554 ft · 7 sec · 1st Street
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Continue on Main Street
833 ft · 28 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Bridge Street
1106 ft · 40 sec · Bridge Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Diagonal Street
76 m · 7 sec · Diagonal Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Diagonal Street
1794 ft · 1 min · Diagonal Street
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Turn sharp right onto 6th Street
1 m · 1 sec · 6th Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Spokane Tribal Gathering Place
Spokane City Building Permits
Spokane City Hall
Cotter and Sons Old City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fairwood.
Spokane Intermodal Center
Deer Park, WA
Loon Lake, WA
Chewelah, WA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Republic and Clarkston. Straight-line distance: 173.23 mi (278.79 km).
#1 Republic
City in Ferry County, Washington, United States
| Population | 1,082 |
| Coordinates | 48.6482200, -118.7378100 |
| Altitude | 783 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clarkston
City in Washington
| Population | 7,500 |
| Coordinates | 46.4162900, -117.0455700 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clarkston (-117.04557, 46.41629)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 370 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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