How far is Salmon Creek, WA from Spokane, WA?
The driving distance from Salmon Creek, WA to Spokane, WA is about 359 miles (577.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 281.6 miles (453.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 26m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat of Benton County, Washington
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salmon Creek and Spokane.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salmon Creek and Spokane.
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Start on Northeast Strand Road
81 m · 52 sec · Northeast Strand Road
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Turn left onto Northeast 20th Avenue
28 m · 6 sec · Northeast 20th Avenue
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Turn right onto Northeast Highway 99
1858 ft · 43 sec · Northeast Highway 99
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Continue on Northeast 20th Avenue
688 ft · 20 sec · Northeast 20th Avenue
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Turn right onto Northeast 134th Street
49 m · 4 sec · Northeast 134th Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 205 South: Salem
1940 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
13.5 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue on Columbia River Highway
158.1 mi · 2 hr 56 min · Columbia River Highway
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Continue on Old Oregon Trail Highway
11.4 mi · 12 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 82 West: Hermiston, Umatilla
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue on McNary Highway
29.9 mi · 33 min · McNary Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
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Continue on South US 395
1.1 mi · 2 min · South US 395
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Continue on Lewis and Clark Trail
4.9 mi · 7 min · Lewis and Clark Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward US 395 north, SR 397 south (Oregon Street): Spokane, Finley
859 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 395
1416 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 395 North: Spokane
130.7 mi · 2 hr 21 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 Salmon Creek and Spokane.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Columbia River Highway
Continue on Columbia River Highway
158 mi · 02h 56m
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 Salmon Creek and Rain near Spokane.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salmon Creek to Spokane?
The road trip is about 359 miles (577.7 km) and usually takes 05h 43m 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?
Prosser is a useful midpoint, sitting about 179.3 miles from Salmon Creek and 179.7 miles from Spokane.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 281.6 miles (453.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 77.4 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 5:34 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $66.30 one way or $132.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Salmon Creek and Rain near Spokane.
Stop Ideas Near Prosser
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 Prosser.
Pasco Intermodal Train Station
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Wishram
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salmon Creek and Spokane. Straight-line distance: 281.61 mi (453.2 km).
#1 Salmon Creek
Census designated place
| Population | 19,686 |
| Coordinates | 45.7106700, -122.6489900 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| 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: 578 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 28m |
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 | $66.30 | $132.60 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $70.53 | $141.07 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $73.12 | $146.24 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $69.27 | $138.53 |
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 22, 2026
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