How far is Spokane, WA from Anacortes, WA?

The driving distance from Spokane, WA to Anacortes, WA is about 350.4 miles (563.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 246.4 miles (396.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
350.4 mi
06h 40m
Flight
246.35 mi
396.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
246.35 mi
Kilometers
396.46 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
350.4 mi
Kilometers
563.92 km
Drive Time
06h 40m

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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 06h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anacortes
Thu, Apr 16, 3:17 PM PDT
Return by in Spokane
Thu, Apr 16, 9:57 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spokane
2026-04-16T08:36
Arrive Anacortes
Thu, Apr 16, 3:17 PM PDT
Route Timing
06h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:41 PM to 2:11 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:38 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spokane
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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
Ellensburg
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States

From Spokane
174.9 mi
03h 20m
To Anacortes
175.5 mi
03h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SW
Destination
55°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Gorge Trail

    48 m · 21 sec · South Gorge Trail

  2. 2

    Turn right

    8 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Main Avenue

    141 m · 20 sec · West Main Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Monroe Street

    2139 ft · 1 min · North Monroe Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto West Freeway Avenue

    643 ft · 18 sec · West Freeway Avenue

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway Avenue

    57 m · 5 sec · West Freeway Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West: Seattle

    1245 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    211 mi · 3 hr 50 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405: Renton, Everett

    1138 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Everett, Bellevue

    2439 ft · 59 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    8.1 mi · 10 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British Columbia

    2843 ft · 49 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    43.4 mi · 51 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 536 West: Kincaid Street

    1195 ft · 33 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Kincaid Street

    986 ft · 23 sec · East Kincaid Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South 3rd Street

    1516 ft · 28 sec · South 3rd Street

  21. 21

    Continue on West Division Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Division Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Memorial Highway

    4 mi · 7 min · Memorial Highway

  23. 23

    Take the ramp straight

    1738 ft · 29 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight right onto State Route 20

    7 mi · 10 min · State Route 20

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on State Route 20 Spur

    2.6 mi · 4 min · State Route 20 Spur

  26. 26

    Turn right onto R Avenue

    1793 ft · 47 sec · R Avenue

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on R Avenue

    28 m · 5 sec · R Avenue

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on R Avenue

    2282 ft · 58 sec · R Avenue

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward R Avenue

    31 m · 6 sec · R Avenue

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto R Avenue

    602 ft · 21 sec · R Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto 20th Street

    562 ft · 26 sec · 20th Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Commercial Avenue

    2385 ft · 1 min · Commercial Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn left onto 12th Street

    3 m · 1 sec · 12th Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 12th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
34 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
270 mi · 77%
I 5 North
43.9 mi · 13%
I 405 North
18.9 mi · 5%
State Route 20
6.99 mi · 2%
Memorial Highway
4.28 mi · 1%
State Route 20 Spur
2.62 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Keep slight left

211 mi · 03h 50m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 40m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+104 mi
246.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellensburg
03h 20m from Spokane
Leave By
10:38 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Spokane and Mostly Sunny near Anacortes.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 350.4 miles (563.9 km) and usually takes 06h 40m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ellensburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 174.9 miles from Spokane and 175.5 miles from Anacortes.

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

The direct path is about 246.4 miles (396.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 104 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $64.73 one way or $129.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Spokane and Mostly Sunny near Anacortes.

Stop Ideas Near Ellensburg

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ellensburg, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Columbia Station

51 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Quincy, Washington

59 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

67 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

68 mi away
11645 North Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spokane and Anacortes. Straight-line distance: 246.35 mi (396.46 km).

Spokane

#1 Spokane

The second most populous city in Washington.

Population222,050
Coordinates47.6596600, -117.4290800
Altitude571
CountryUnited States
Anacortes

#2 Anacortes

City in Washington, United States

Population17,715
Coordinates48.5126000, -122.6126700
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Spokane (-117.42908, 47.65966)
End: Anacortes (-122.61267, 48.5126)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 564 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.37 gal
46.81 L · about $64.73
Round trip
$129.46
24.74 gal · 93.62 L
Estimated CO2
109.9 kg one way
Round trip: 219.9 kg / 485 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $64.73 $129.46
Mid-grade $5.57 $68.86 $137.73
Premium $5.77 $71.39 $142.77
Diesel $5.47 $67.63 $135.25

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Spokane and Anacortes. The current time is 08:36:30.

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.