How far is Spokane, WA from Friday Harbor, WA?
The driving distance from Spokane, WA to Friday Harbor, WA is about 373.5 miles (601.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 264.8 miles (426.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 53m 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 07h 56m.
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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spokane and Friday Harbor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spokane and Friday Harbor.
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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
211 mi · 3 hr 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405: Renton, Everett
1138 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Everett, Bellevue
2439 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
8.1 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right
8.4 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British Columbia
2843 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
43.4 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 536 West: Kincaid Street
1195 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto East Kincaid Street
986 ft · 23 sec · East Kincaid Street
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Turn right onto South 3rd Street
1516 ft · 28 sec · South 3rd Street
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Continue on West Division Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West Division Street
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Continue on Memorial Highway
4 mi · 7 min · Memorial Highway
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Take the ramp straight
1738 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight right onto State Route 20
7 mi · 10 min · State Route 20
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Keep slight right to continue on State Route 20 Spur
2.6 mi · 4 min · State Route 20 Spur
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Turn right onto R Avenue
1793 ft · 47 sec · R Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on R Avenue
28 m · 5 sec · R Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on R Avenue
2282 ft · 58 sec · R Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward R Avenue
31 m · 6 sec · R Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto R Avenue
602 ft · 21 sec · R Avenue
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Turn left onto 20th Street
562 ft · 26 sec · 20th Street
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Turn right onto Commercial Avenue
2385 ft · 1 min · Commercial Avenue
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Turn left onto 12th Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · 12th Street
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Continue on Oakes Avenue
1.6 mi · 4 min · Oakes Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Oakes Avenue
30 m · 3 sec · Oakes Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Oakes Avenue
2096 ft · 1 min · Oakes Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Ferry Terminal Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Ferry Terminal Road
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Turn straight
92 m · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto Anacortes ↔ Friday Harbor
19 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Anacortes ↔ Friday Harbor
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Continue on Friday Harbor Ferry Terminal
81 m · 20 sec · Friday Harbor Ferry Terminal
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Turn right onto Front Street South
64 m · 7 sec · Front Street South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Spring Street
58 m · 7 sec · Spring Street
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Exit the rotary onto Spring Street
529 ft · 25 sec · Spring Street
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Turn right onto Second Street South
18 m · 3 sec · Second Street South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Second Street South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spokane and Friday Harbor.
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
211 mi · 03h 50m
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 Friday Harbor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spokane to Friday Harbor?
The road trip is about 373.5 miles (601.1 km) and usually takes 07h 56m 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?
South Cle Elum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 186.4 miles from Spokane and 187.1 miles from Friday Harbor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 264.8 miles (426.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 108.7 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 $68.97 one way or $137.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spokane and Partly Sunny near Friday Harbor.
Stop Ideas Near South Cle Elum
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 South Cle Elum.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spokane and Friday Harbor. Straight-line distance: 264.78 mi (426.13 km).
#1 Spokane
The second most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 222,050 |
| Coordinates | 47.6596600, -117.4290800 |
| Altitude | 571 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Friday Harbor
Town in San Juan County, Washington, United States
| Population | 2,544 |
| Coordinates | 48.5342700, -123.0171200 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: Friday Harbor (-123.01712, 48.53427)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 601 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 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 | $68.97 | $137.94 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $73.37 | $146.75 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $76.06 | $152.12 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $72.06 | $144.11 |
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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