How far is Spokane, WA from Cosmopolis, WA?

The driving distance from Spokane, WA to Cosmopolis, WA is about 370 miles (595.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 301.1 miles (484.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 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
370 mi
07h 10m
Flight
301.12 mi
484.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
301.12 mi
Kilometers
484.6 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
370 mi
Kilometers
595.45 km
Drive Time
07h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cosmopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 7:28 AM PDT
Return by in Spokane
Thu, Apr 23, 2:38 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spokane
2026-04-23T00:17
Arrive Cosmopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 7:28 AM PDT
Route Timing
07h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:11 PM to 2:41 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
9:38 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
South Cle Elum
WA

Town of the United States

From Spokane
184.6 mi
03h 35m
To Cosmopolis
185.4 mi
03h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Thursday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 mph N
Destination
61°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    26.7 mi · 34 min · State Route 18

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Seattle, Tacoma

    2980 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South, WA 161: Enchanted Parkway South, Tacoma

    3094 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Tacoma

    1297 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 9 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    29.5 mi · 37 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 101: Aberdeen, Port Angeles

    2448 ft · 35 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    21 mi · 26 min

  23. 23

    Continue on Olympic Highway

    10 mi · 13 min · Olympic Highway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 107: Montesano, Raymond

    1371 ft · 42 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  26. 26

    Continue on State Route 107

    7 mi · 12 min · State Route 107

  27. 27

    Take the ramp right

    57 m · 5 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    4 mi · 7 min

  29. 29

    Turn left onto E Street

    657 ft · 25 sec · E Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto 3rd Street

    84 m · 10 sec · 3rd Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
254 mi · 69%
I 5 South
37.6 mi · 10%
US 101
27 mi · 7%
State Route 18
26.7 mi · 7%
State Route 107
11.1 mi · 3%
Olympic Highway
10 mi · 3%
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

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
07h 10m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68.9 mi
301.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Cle Elum
03h 35m from Spokane
Leave By
9:38 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Spokane and Mostly Sunny near Cosmopolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 370 miles (595.4 km) and usually takes 07h 10m 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?

South Cle Elum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 184.6 miles from Spokane and 185.4 miles from Cosmopolis.

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

The direct path is about 301.1 miles (484.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.9 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 $68.34 one way or $136.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 116.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near South Cle Elum

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Cle Elum, 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 South Cle Elum.

BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

51 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

52 mi away
11645 North Rd
RAIL

Columbia Station

55 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Stevens Pass, Washington

61 mi away
US Highway 2 at Summit Parking Lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spokane and Cosmopolis. Straight-line distance: 301.12 mi (484.6 km).

Spokane

#1 Spokane

The second most populous city in Washington.

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

#2 Cosmopolis

City in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States

Population1,680
Coordinates46.9553700, -123.7737800
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Spokane (-117.42908, 47.65966)
End: Cosmopolis (-123.77378, 46.95537)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 595 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.06 gal
49.42 L · about $68.34
Round trip
$136.69
26.12 gal · 98.84 L
Estimated CO2
116.1 kg one way
Round trip: 232.1 kg / 512 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $68.34 $136.69
Mid-grade $5.57 $72.71 $145.41
Premium $5.77 $75.37 $150.74
Diesel $5.47 $71.40 $142.80

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Spokane and Cosmopolis. The current time is 00:17:26.

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.