How far is Spokane, WA from Clarkston, WA?
The driving distance from Spokane, WA to Clarkston, WA is about 106.3 miles (171 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.8 miles (141.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spokane and Clarkston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spokane and Clarkston.
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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
1.1 km · 53 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 195 South: Colfax, Pullman
73.3 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Continue straight
20.8 mi · 30 min
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Merge slight left
6.4 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 12 West: Lewiston
2635 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right
84 m · 10 sec
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Continue straight
1264 ft · 38 sec
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Take the exit straight toward Dike Bypass
102 m · 9 sec · Dike Bypass
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Merge slight left onto Dike Bypass
1.1 mi · 3 min · Dike Bypass
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Turn left onto 5th Street
1013 ft · 30 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto D Street
854 ft · 31 sec · D Street
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Keep slight left to continue on D Street
94 m · 6 sec · D Street
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Merge slight right onto 1st Street
554 ft · 7 sec · 1st Street
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Continue on Main Street
833 ft · 28 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Bridge Street
1106 ft · 40 sec · Bridge Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Diagonal Street
76 m · 7 sec · Diagonal Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Diagonal Street
1794 ft · 1 min · Diagonal Street
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Turn sharp right onto 6th Street
1 m · 1 sec · 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spokane and Clarkston.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 195 South
Take the exit slight right toward US 195 South: Colfax, Pullman
73.3 mi · 01h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Spokane and Sunny near Clarkston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spokane to Clarkston?
The road trip is about 106.3 miles (171 km) and usually takes 02h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Colfax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.1 miles from Spokane and 53.2 miles from Clarkston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.8 miles (141.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:34 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.62 one way or $39.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Spokane and Sunny near Clarkston.
Stop Ideas Near Colfax
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Oakesdale City Park
Oakesdale City Hall
Oakesdale Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Colfax.
Colfax, Washington
Pullman, Washington
Moscow, Idaho
Lewiston, Idaho
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spokane and Clarkston. Straight-line distance: 87.79 mi (141.28 km).
#1 Spokane
The second most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 222,050 |
| Coordinates | 47.6596600, -117.4290800 |
| Altitude | 571 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clarkston
City in Washington
| Population | 7,500 |
| Coordinates | 46.4162900, -117.0455700 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clarkston (-117.04557, 46.41629)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 171 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.23 | $19.62 | $39.25 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $20.88 | $41.75 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $21.64 | $43.28 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $20.50 | $41.00 |
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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