How far is Spokane, WA from Arlington, WA?

The driving distance from Spokane, WA to Arlington, WA is about 320 miles (515 km), with a travel time of about 06h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 220.5 miles (354.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 00m 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
320 mi
06h 00m
Flight
220.54 mi
354.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
220.54 mi
Kilometers
354.92 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
320 mi
Kilometers
514.99 km
Drive Time
06h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Thu, Apr 16, 2:38 PM PDT
Return by in Spokane
Thu, Apr 16, 8:38 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spokane
2026-04-16T08:38
Arrive Arlington
Thu, Apr 16, 2:38 PM PDT
Route Timing
06h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:00 PM to 2:00 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
5:00 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spokane
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
Kittitas
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States

From Spokane
159.7 mi
03h 00m
To Arlington
160.3 mi
03h 00m

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
5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    25.7 mi · 32 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 530 East: Arlington, Darrington

    940 ft · 26 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto State Highway 530 Northeast

    2.3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 530 Northeast

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    15 m · 1 sec

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout

    1650 ft · 27 sec

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    27 m · 2 sec

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Division Street

    29 m · 3 sec · West Division Street

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto West Division Street

    599 ft · 18 sec · West Division Street

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout toward the route

    38 m · 4 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
3 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
270 mi · 84%
I 5 North
26.2 mi · 8%
I 405 North
18.9 mi · 6%
State Highway 530 Northeast
3.83 mi · 1%
North Monroe Street
0.41 mi
I 405
0.22 mi
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

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
06h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
12h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+99.5 mi
220.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kittitas
03h 00m from Spokane
Leave By
5:00 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 320 miles (515 km) and usually takes 06h 00m 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?

Kittitas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 159.7 miles from Spokane and 160.3 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 220.5 miles (354.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 99.5 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 5:00 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $59.08 one way or $118.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Kittitas

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kittitas, 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 Kittitas.

RAIL

Columbia Station

49 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Quincy, Washington

52 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

71 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

71 mi away
11645 North Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spokane and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 220.54 mi (354.92 km).

Spokane

#1 Spokane

The second most populous city in Washington.

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

#2 Arlington

City in northern Snohomish County, Washington, United States

Population21,068
Coordinates48.1987100, -122.1251400
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: Spokane (-117.42908, 47.65966)
End: Arlington (-122.12514, 48.19871)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 515 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.29 gal
42.74 L · about $59.08
Round trip
$118.16
22.58 gal · 85.48 L
Estimated CO2
100.3 kg one way
Round trip: 200.7 kg / 442 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $59.08 $118.16
Mid-grade $5.57 $62.85 $125.70
Premium $5.77 $65.15 $130.31
Diesel $5.47 $61.72 $123.44

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 Arlington. The current time is 08:38:22.

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.