How far is Spokane, WA from Forks, WA?
The driving distance from Spokane, WA to Forks, WA is about 453.2 miles (729.3 km), with a travel time of about 09h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 323.4 miles (520.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 33m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 16m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spokane and Forks.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spokane and Forks.
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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
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
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton
3005 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 16 West: Union Avenue
2518 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
28.3 mi · 37 min
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Continue on State Highway 3 Northwest
23.3 mi · 31 min · State Highway 3 Northwest
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Turn left onto Hood Canal Bridge
617 ft · 13 sec · Hood Canal Bridge
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Continue on Hood Canal Floating Bridge
1.5 mi · 3 min · Hood Canal Floating Bridge
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Continue on State Route 104
794 ft · 17 sec · State Route 104
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 104
36 m · 2 sec · State Route 104
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 104
4.9 mi · 6 min · State Route 104
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 104
43 m · 2 sec · State Route 104
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 104
8.7 mi · 11 min · State Route 104
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Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 104
2101 ft · 30 sec · State Highway 104
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Merge slight left onto Olympic Highway
34.7 mi · 51 min · Olympic Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward East Front Street
120 m · 12 sec · East Front Street
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Merge slight left onto East Front Street
1.4 km · 2 min · East Front Street
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Turn left onto North Race Street
1.2 km · 2 min · North Race Street
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Turn right onto Lauridsen Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Lauridsen Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Lauridsen Boulevard
55.4 mi · 1 hr 22 min · East Lauridsen Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Forks Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spokane and Forks.
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.
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 Forks.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spokane to Forks?
The road trip is about 453.2 miles (729.3 km) and usually takes 09h 16m 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?
Tanner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 226.2 miles from Spokane and 227 miles from Forks.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 323.4 miles (520.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 129.8 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 $83.68 one way or $167.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 142.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spokane and Partly Sunny near Forks.
Stop Ideas Near Tanner
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 Tanner.
Tukwila station
Skykomish (Eastbound), WA
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Monroe, Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spokane and Forks. Straight-line distance: 323.34 mi (520.36 km).
#1 Spokane
The second most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 222,050 |
| Coordinates | 47.6596600, -117.4290800 |
| Altitude | 571 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Forks
City in Clallam County, Washington
| Population | 3,914 |
| Coordinates | 47.9503600, -124.3854900 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
End: Forks (-124.38549, 47.95036)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 729 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 39m |
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 | $83.68 | $167.35 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $89.02 | $178.03 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $92.28 | $184.56 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $87.42 | $174.83 |
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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