How far is Spokane, WA from Dayton, WA?
The driving distance from Spokane, WA to Dayton, WA is about 125.3 miles (201.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.8 miles (154.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spokane and Dayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spokane and Dayton.
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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
56.8 mi · 1 hr 13 min
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Turn slight right onto Washtucna
16.6 mi · 22 min
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Turn left onto State Route 127
27.1 mi · 36 min · State Route 127
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Continue straight
23.1 mi · 29 min
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Turn left onto Patit Road
26 m · 4 sec · Patit Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Patit Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spokane and Dayton.
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
56.8 mi · 01h 13m
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.
Areas Of Fog then Sunny leaving Spokane and Sunny near Dayton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spokane to Dayton?
The road trip is about 125.3 miles (201.6 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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 62.5 miles from Spokane and 62.8 miles from Dayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.8 miles (154.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 1:02 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.02 one way or $48.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Sunny around Spokane and Sunny near Dayton.
Stop Ideas Near Colfax
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 Colfax.
Colfax, Washington
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Lewiston, Idaho
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spokane and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 95.79 mi (154.16 km).
#1 Spokane
The second most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 222,050 |
| Coordinates | 47.6596600, -117.4290800 |
| Altitude | 571 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dayton
Situated in southeastern Washington at an elevation of 1660 feet, this Columbia County seat lies in the foothills of the Blue Mountains along the Touchet River.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 46.3237500, -117.9724400 |
| Altitude | 506 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dayton (-117.97244, 46.32375)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 202 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
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 | $5.44 | $24.02 | $48.05 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $25.28 | $50.56 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $26.42 | $52.84 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $32.23 | $64.46 |
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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