How far is Spokane, WA from Buckley, WA?

The driving distance from Spokane, WA to Buckley, WA is about 284.3 miles (457.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 217.7 miles (350.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 58m 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
284.32 mi
05h 29m
Flight
217.66 mi
350.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
217.66 mi
Kilometers
350.29 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
284.32 mi
Kilometers
457.57 km
Drive Time
05h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buckley
Fri, Apr 17, 1:23 PM PDT
Return by in Spokane
Fri, Apr 17, 6:52 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spokane
2026-04-17T07:54
Arrive Buckley
Fri, Apr 17, 1:23 PM PDT
Route Timing
05h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:29 AM to 1:29 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
6:02 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
George
WA

City in Washington, USA

From Spokane
141.9 mi
02h 44m
To Buckley
142.4 mi
02h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
55°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    195.4 mi · 3 hr 32 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 West: Auburn

    1248 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, Tacoma

    137 m · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Snoqualmie Parkway

    1780 ft · 25 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue on State Route 18

    6.8 mi · 9 min · State Route 18

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Issaquah, Hobart

    2676 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Issaquah Hobart Road Southeast

    1501 ft · 32 sec · Issaquah Hobart Road Southeast

  17. 17

    Continue on 276th Avenue Southeast

    3.4 mi · 6 min · 276th Avenue Southeast

  18. 18

    Continue on Landsburg Road Southeast

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Landsburg Road Southeast

  19. 19

    Continue on Southeast Ravensdale Way

    1.5 km · 2 min · Southeast Ravensdale Way

  20. 20

    Continue on Black Diamond-Ravensdale Road Southeast

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Black Diamond-Ravensdale Road Southeast

  21. 21

    Continue on Black Diamond Ravensdale Road Southeast

    1.1 km · 1 min · Black Diamond Ravensdale Road Southeast

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 3rd Avenue

    109 m · 7 sec · 3rd Avenue

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 3rd Avenue

    33 m · 2 sec · 3rd Avenue

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto 3rd Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · 3rd Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Enumclaw-Black Diamond Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Enumclaw-Black Diamond Road

  26. 26

    Continue on 264th Avenue Southeast

    2.5 mi · 4 min · 264th Avenue Southeast

  27. 27

    Continue on Porter Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Porter Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue

    585 ft · 22 sec · Washington Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Cole Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Cole Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Enumclaw Buckley Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Enumclaw Buckley Road

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Park Avenue

    104 m · 13 sec · Park Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn right onto North River Avenue

    139 m · 20 sec · North River Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn left onto North Cottage Street

    132 m · 24 sec · North Cottage Street

  34. 34

    Turn left

    27 m · 6 sec

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
35 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
254 mi · 89%
State Route 18
6.85 mi · 2%
Enumclaw-Black Diamond Road
3.7 mi · 1%
276th Avenue Southeast
3.4 mi · 1%
Enumclaw Buckley Road
2.74 mi · 1%
264th Avenue Southeast
2.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Keep slight left

195 mi · 03h 32m

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
05h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+66.6 mi
217.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
George
02h 44m from Spokane
Leave By
6:02 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Spokane and Mostly Sunny near Buckley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 284.3 miles (457.6 km) and usually takes 05h 29m 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 141.9 miles from Spokane and 142.4 miles from Buckley.

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

The direct path is about 217.7 miles (350.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.6 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 6:02 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.49 one way or $104.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spokane and Mostly Sunny near Buckley.

Stop Ideas Near George

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

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

BUS

Quincy, Washington

18 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Ephrata, WA

34 mi away
1352 Basin Street SW
RAIL

Ephrata

36 mi away
24 Alder St NW
BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

46 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spokane and Buckley. Straight-line distance: 217.66 mi (350.29 km).

Spokane

#1 Spokane

The second most populous city in Washington.

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

#2 Buckley

City in Pierce County, Washington, United States

Population5,286
Coordinates47.1631600, -122.0267800
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
Start: Spokane (-117.42908, 47.65966)
End: Buckley (-122.02678, 47.16316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 458 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.03 gal
37.98 L · about $52.49
Round trip
$104.97
20.06 gal · 75.96 L
Estimated CO2
89.1 kg one way
Round trip: 178.3 kg / 393 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $52.49 $104.97
Mid-grade $5.57 $55.84 $111.67
Premium $5.77 $57.88 $115.77
Diesel $5.47 $54.83 $109.67

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Spokane and Buckley. The current time is 07:54:10.

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.