How far is Spokane, WA from Elk Plain, WA?
The driving distance from Spokane, WA to Elk Plain, WA is about 304.2 miles (489.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 236.2 miles (380.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 38m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spokane and Elk Plain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spokane and Elk Plain.
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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
195.4 mi · 3 hr 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 West: Auburn
1248 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, Tacoma
137 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight right onto Snoqualmie Parkway
1780 ft · 25 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway
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Continue on State Route 18
24.2 mi · 31 min · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 167: Renton, Puyallup
1109 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 167 South: Puyallup, West Valley Highway
1523 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WA 167 South: Puyallup
970 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
7.9 mi · 10 min · Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 512 West, WA 161 South: Puyallup, Olympia
1.5 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
5.4 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Canyon Road, Summit
1899 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left onto Canyon Road East
6.3 mi · 12 min · Canyon Road East
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Turn right onto 208th Street East
1.3 km · 2 min · 208th Street East
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Turn left onto Wright Road East
1676 ft · 46 sec · Wright Road East
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Continue on 38th Avenue East
1.2 km · 2 min · 38th Avenue East
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Turn right onto 224th Street East
1.4 km · 2 min · 224th Street East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 224th Street East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spokane and Elk Plain.
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
195 mi · 03h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Spokane and Mostly Sunny near Elk Plain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spokane to Elk Plain?
The road trip is about 304.2 miles (489.5 km) and usually takes 05h 49m 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?
Kittitas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.8 miles from Spokane and 152.4 miles from Elk Plain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 236.2 miles (380.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 68 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 5:22 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $56.15 one way or $112.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Spokane and Mostly Sunny near Elk Plain.
Stop Ideas Near Kittitas
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 Kittitas.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spokane and Elk Plain. Straight-line distance: 236.26 mi (380.22 km).
#1 Spokane
The second most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 222,050 |
| Coordinates | 47.6596600, -117.4290800 |
| Altitude | 571 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elk Plain
Census designated place
| Population | 14,205 |
| Coordinates | 47.0531600, -122.3976200 |
| Altitude | 132 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elk Plain (-122.39762, 47.05316)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 490 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 47m |
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 | $56.15 | $112.30 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $59.73 | $119.47 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $61.92 | $123.85 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $58.66 | $117.32 |
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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