How far is Spokane, WA from Ames Lake, WA?
The driving distance from Spokane, WA to Ames Lake, WA is about 272.7 miles (438.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 211.2 miles (339.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 16m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 08m.
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.
City in Washington, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spokane and Ames Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spokane and Ames Lake.
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Start on South Gorge Trail
48 m · 21 sec · South Gorge Trail
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Turn right
8 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto West Main Avenue
141 m · 20 sec · West Main Avenue
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Turn right onto North Monroe Street
2139 ft · 1 min · North Monroe Street
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Turn slight right onto West Freeway Avenue
643 ft · 18 sec · West Freeway Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway Avenue
57 m · 5 sec · West Freeway Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West: Seattle
1245 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left
56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight left
198.6 mi · 3 hr 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Preston, Fall City
958 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Preston, Fall City
43 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight onto Preston-Fall City Road
82 m · 10 sec · Preston-Fall City Road
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Turn right onto Southeast High Point Way
2484 ft · 1 min · Southeast High Point Way
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Continue on Preston Fall City Road Southeast
4 mi · 8 min · Preston Fall City Road Southeast
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Turn sharp left onto Southeast Redmond-Fall City Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Southeast Redmond-Fall City Road
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Continue on Redmond Fall City Road Southeast
1.6 mi · 2 min · Redmond Fall City Road Southeast
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Continue on Redmond Fall City Road Northeast
1.2 mi · 2 min · Redmond Fall City Road Northeast
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Continue on Northeast Redmond Fall City Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Northeast Redmond Fall City Road
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Turn right onto Northeast Ames Lake Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Northeast Ames Lake Road
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Turn right onto Northeast Quail Creek Drive
1512 ft · 1 min · Northeast Quail Creek Drive
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Turn left onto Quail Creek Way Northeast
86 m · 14 sec · Quail Creek Way Northeast
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Turn right onto Northeast 26th Street
73 m · 16 sec · Northeast 26th Street
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Turn left onto 279th Court Northeast
76 m · 11 sec · 279th Court Northeast
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Turn slight left
58 m · 14 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spokane and Ames Lake.
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 West
Keep slight left
199 mi · 03h 35m
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.
Sunny leaving Spokane and Partly Sunny near Ames Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spokane to Ames Lake?
The road trip is about 272.7 miles (438.8 km) and usually takes 05h 08m 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 136 miles from Spokane and 136.6 miles from Ames Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 211.2 miles (339.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.5 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 6:44 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.34 one way or $100.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spokane and Partly Sunny near Ames Lake.
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 Spokane and Ames Lake. Straight-line distance: 211.17 mi (339.85 km).
#1 Spokane
The second most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 222,050 |
| Coordinates | 47.6596600, -117.4290800 |
| Altitude | 571 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ames Lake
Census designated place in Washington, United States
| Population | 1,486 |
| Coordinates | 47.6328800, -121.9662300 |
| Altitude | 98 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ames Lake (-121.96623, 47.63288)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 439 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.23 | $50.34 | $100.68 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $53.55 | $107.11 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $55.52 | $111.03 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $52.59 | $105.19 |
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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