How far is Spokane, WA from Big Lake, WA?
The driving distance from Spokane, WA to Big Lake, WA is about 339.2 miles (545.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 228.2 miles (367.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 51m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 25m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spokane and Big Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spokane and Big 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
211 mi · 3 hr 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405: Renton, Everett
1138 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Everett, Bellevue
2439 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
8.1 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right
8.4 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British Columbia
2843 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
43.4 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 536 West: Kincaid Street
1007 ft · 25 sec
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Turn sharp right onto Broad Street
2481 ft · 1 min · Broad Street
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Turn left onto South 15th Street
1968 ft · 58 sec · South 15th Street
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Turn right onto East Division Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · East Division Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Division Street
23 m · 2 sec · East Division Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Division Street
1.3 km · 2 min · East Division Street
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Continue on Mount Vernon Big Lake Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Mount Vernon Big Lake Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 9
1.5 mi · 2 min · State Route 9
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Route 9
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spokane and Big Lake.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Spokane and Mostly Sunny near Big Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spokane to Big Lake?
The road trip is about 339.2 miles (545.9 km) and usually takes 06h 25m 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 169.1 miles from Spokane and 170.1 miles from Big Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 228.2 miles (367.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 111 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 $65.06 one way or $130.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spokane and Mostly Sunny near Big Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Ellensburg
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 Ellensburg.
Columbia Station
Quincy, Washington
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spokane and Big Lake. Straight-line distance: 228.16 mi (367.18 km).
#1 Spokane
The second most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 222,050 |
| Coordinates | 47.6596600, -117.4290800 |
| Altitude | 571 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Big Lake
Located east of Mount Vernon in Skagit County, this residential community surrounds its namesake body of water in the low-lying foothills of the Cascade Range.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 48.4028800, -122.2412700 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
End: Big Lake (-122.24127, 48.40288)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 546 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.44 | $65.06 | $130.11 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $68.46 | $136.91 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $71.54 | $143.09 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $87.29 | $174.57 |
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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