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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Mostly Sunny
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.
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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
7.5 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Olympic Drive
1782 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto Olympic Drive
1.2 km · 1 min · Olympic Drive
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Continue on 56th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · 56th Street
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Continue on Fillmore Drive Northwest
1647 ft · 40 sec · Fillmore Drive Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Wollochet Drive Northwest
1.1 mi · 2 min · Wollochet Drive Northwest
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Continue on 40th Street Northwest
1.2 km · 2 min · 40th Street Northwest
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Turn left onto 70th Avenue Northwest
2617 ft · 1 min · 70th Avenue Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Warren Drive Northwest
1 mi · 2 min · Warren Drive Northwest
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Continue on Fox Island Bridge
1952 ft · 48 sec · Fox Island Bridge
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Continue on 3rd Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · 3rd Avenue
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Continue on Island Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · Island Boulevard
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Turn left onto Fox Drive
2620 ft · 1 min · Fox Drive
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Turn right onto 7th Lane
2060 ft · 2 min · 7th Lane
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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.
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 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.
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 Fox Island. Straight-line distance: 244.52 mi (393.51 km).
#1 Spokane
The second most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 222,050 |
| Coordinates | 47.6596600, -117.4290800 |
| Altitude | 571 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fox Island
Census designated place in Washington, United States
| Population | 3,633 |
| Coordinates | 47.2514900, -122.6290200 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fox Island (-122.62902, 47.25149)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 498 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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