How far is Spokane, WA from Gold Bar, WA?
The driving distance from Spokane, WA to Gold Bar, WA is about 271.8 miles (437.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 198.7 miles (319.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 18m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 39m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Grant County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spokane and Gold Bar.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spokane and Gold Bar.
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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
69 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 281 North: Qunicy, Wenatchee
1553 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Burke Spur
1.6 mi · 2 min · Burke Spur
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 281
2.9 mi · 4 min · State Route 281
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Turn left onto White Trail Road
8.8 mi · 12 min · White Trail Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Route 28
47 m · 5 sec · State Route 28
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 28
25.5 mi · 33 min · State Route 28
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Turn straight
1101 ft · 24 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sunset Highway
32 m · 1 sec · Sunset Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Sunset Highway
4 mi · 8 min · Sunset Highway
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Turn left onto US 2/97
1.2 km · 1 min · US 2/97
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Continue on Odabashian Bridge
1.1 mi · 2 min · Odabashian Bridge
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US2, US97
42 m · 6 sec · US 2
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Exit the rotary onto US 2
2365 ft · 45 sec · US 2
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Keep slight left to continue on US 2
43 m · 3 sec · US 2
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Keep slight right to continue on US 2
18.2 mi · 25 min · US 2
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Turn right onto Chumstick Road
878 ft · 30 sec · Chumstick Road
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Continue on Chumstick Highway
11 mi · 17 min · Chumstick Highway
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Continue on Beaver Valley Road
2.8 mi · 6 min · Beaver Valley Road
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Continue on Beaver Valley Road
4.9 mi · 8 min · Beaver Valley Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 207
3.8 mi · 5 min · State Route 207
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Turn right
56.5 mi · 1 hr 13 min
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Turn right onto 5th Street
597 ft · 32 sec · 5th Street
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Turn left onto Lewis Avenue West
53 m · 8 sec · Lewis Avenue West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lewis Avenue West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spokane and Gold Bar.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 90 West
Keep slight left
69 mi · 01h 14m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Spokane and Chance Light Rain near Gold Bar.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spokane to Gold Bar?
The road trip is about 271.8 miles (437.4 km) and usually takes 05h 39m 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?
Quincy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.6 miles from Spokane and 136.1 miles from Gold Bar.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 198.7 miles (319.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.1 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 5:42 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.18 one way or $100.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Spokane and Chance Light Rain near Gold Bar.
Stop Ideas Near Quincy
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 Quincy.
Quincy, Washington
Ephrata, WA
Ephrata
Columbia Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spokane and Gold Bar. Straight-line distance: 198.68 mi (319.75 km).
#1 Spokane
The second most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 222,050 |
| Coordinates | 47.6596600, -117.4290800 |
| Altitude | 571 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gold Bar
City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States
| Population | 2,385 |
| Coordinates | 47.8567700, -121.6970600 |
| Altitude | 63 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gold Bar (-121.69706, 47.85677)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 437 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 23m |
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 | $50.18 | $100.37 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $53.39 | $106.78 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $55.34 | $110.69 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $52.43 | $104.86 |
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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