How far is Spokane, WA from Fords Prairie, WA?
The driving distance from Spokane, WA to Fords Prairie, WA is about 343.1 miles (552.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 268.7 miles (432.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 57m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 28m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spokane and Fords Prairie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spokane and Fords Prairie.
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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
25 m · 2 sec · North Monroe Street
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Turn slight right
53 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto West Riverside Avenue
1462 ft · 42 sec · West Riverside Avenue
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Continue on West Riverside Avenue
809 ft · 25 sec · West Riverside Avenue
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Turn left onto South Maple Street
1648 ft · 40 sec · South Maple Street
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Take the ramp slight right
856 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 2 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
26.7 mi · 34 min · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Seattle, Tacoma
2980 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South, WA 161: Enchanted Parkway South, Tacoma
3094 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Tacoma
1297 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
7.2 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right
51 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward Harrison Avenue, Factory Outlet Way
2068 ft · 56 sec
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Turn right onto Harrison Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Harrison Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Harrison Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spokane and Fords Prairie.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
South Maple Street
Keep slight left
195 mi · 03h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Spokane and Partly Sunny near Fords Prairie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spokane to Fords Prairie?
The road trip is about 343.1 miles (552.1 km) and usually takes 06h 28m 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?
Ellensburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 171.2 miles from Spokane and 171.9 miles from Fords Prairie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 268.7 miles (432.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.4 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 $63.32 one way or $126.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spokane and Partly Sunny near Fords Prairie.
Stop Ideas Near Ellensburg
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 Ellensburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spokane and Fords Prairie. Straight-line distance: 268.66 mi (432.37 km).
#1 Spokane
The second most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 222,050 |
| Coordinates | 47.6596600, -117.4290800 |
| Altitude | 571 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fords Prairie
Census designated place
| Population | 1,959 |
| Coordinates | 46.7351000, -122.9890200 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fords Prairie (-122.98902, 46.7351)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 552 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 16m |
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 | $63.32 | $126.64 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $67.36 | $134.72 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $69.83 | $139.66 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $66.15 | $132.30 |
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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