How far is Spokane, WA from Fox Island, WA?

The driving distance from Spokane, WA to Fox Island, WA is about 309.4 miles (497.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 244.5 miles (393.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 55m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
309.39 mi
05h 57m
Flight
244.52 mi
393.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
244.52 mi
Kilometers
393.51 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
309.39 mi
Kilometers
497.91 km
Drive Time
05h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fox Island
Thu, Apr 23, 11:02 AM PDT
Return by in Spokane
Thu, Apr 23, 5:00 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spokane
2026-04-23T05:04
Arrive Fox Island
Thu, Apr 23, 11:02 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:58 AM to 1:58 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:04 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spokane
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Kittitas
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States

From Spokane
154.4 mi
02h 58m
To Fox Island
155 mi
02h 58m

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
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spokane and Fox Island.

  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

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton

    3005 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 16 West: Union Avenue

    2518 ft · 46 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Olympic Drive

    1782 ft · 51 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Olympic Drive

    1.2 km · 1 min · Olympic Drive

  25. 25

    Continue on 56th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · 56th Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Fillmore Drive Northwest

    1647 ft · 40 sec · Fillmore Drive Northwest

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Wollochet Drive Northwest

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Wollochet Drive Northwest

  28. 28

    Continue on 40th Street Northwest

    1.2 km · 2 min · 40th Street Northwest

  29. 29

    Turn left onto 70th Avenue Northwest

    2617 ft · 1 min · 70th Avenue Northwest

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Warren Drive Northwest

    1 mi · 2 min · Warren Drive Northwest

  31. 31

    Continue on Fox Island Bridge

    1952 ft · 48 sec · Fox Island Bridge

  32. 32

    Continue on 3rd Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · 3rd Avenue

  33. 33

    Continue on Island Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Island Boulevard

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Fox Drive

    2620 ft · 1 min · Fox Drive

  35. 35

    Turn right onto 7th Lane

    2060 ft · 2 min · 7th Lane

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
36 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
254 mi · 82%
State Route 18
26.7 mi · 9%
I 5 South
9.37 mi · 3%
WA 16 West
8.59 mi · 3%
Wollochet Drive Northwest
1.1 mi
Olympic Drive
1.08 mi
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

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.

Drive Time
05h 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64.9 mi
244.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kittitas
02h 58m from Spokane
Leave By
5:04 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Spokane and Mostly Sunny near Fox Island.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spokane to Fox Island?

The road trip is about 309.4 miles (497.9 km) and usually takes 05h 57m 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 154.4 miles from Spokane and 155 miles from Fox Island.

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

The direct path is about 244.5 miles (393.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.9 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:04 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $57.14 one way or $114.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Kittitas

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kittitas, 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 Kittitas.

RAIL

Columbia Station

49 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Quincy, Washington

52 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

71 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

71 mi away
11645 North Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spokane and Fox Island. Straight-line distance: 244.52 mi (393.51 km).

Spokane

#1 Spokane

The second most populous city in Washington.

Population222,050
Coordinates47.6596600, -117.4290800
Altitude571
CountryUnited States
Fox Island

#2 Fox Island

Census designated place in Washington, United States

Population3,633
Coordinates47.2514900, -122.6290200
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Start: Spokane (-117.42908, 47.65966)
End: Fox Island (-122.62902, 47.25149)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 498 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.92 gal
41.33 L · about $57.14
Round trip
$114.29
21.84 gal · 82.66 L
Estimated CO2
97 kg one way
Round trip: 194.1 kg / 428 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $57.14 $114.29
Mid-grade $5.57 $60.79 $121.58
Premium $5.77 $63.02 $126.04
Diesel $5.47 $59.70 $119.40

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 Fox Island. The current time is 05:04:22.

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.