How far is Spokane, WA from Goldendale, WA?
The driving distance from Spokane, WA to Goldendale, WA is about 248.5 miles (399.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 204.8 miles (329.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 23m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 41m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The third most populous city in Franklin County, Washington.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spokane and Goldendale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spokane and Goldendale.
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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 right to continue on Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
73.7 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 182 West, US 395 South: Richland, Pendleton
3076 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Lewis and Clark Trail
1.9 mi · 2 min · Lewis and Clark Trail
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Keep slight left to continue on I 182, US 12
11.8 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 82 West, US 12 West: Prosser, Yakima
43.9 mi · 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 223 south: Granger
1557 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left
3.9 mi · 7 min
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Turn right
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Turn slight left onto Larue Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Larue Road
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Turn left onto Evergreen Highway
47.5 mi · 55 min · Evergreen Highway
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Turn right onto East Broadway Street
1.6 km · 2 min · East Broadway Street
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Turn left onto North Columbus Avenue
860 ft · 29 sec · North Columbus Avenue
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Turn left onto East Allyn Street
74 m · 11 sec · East Allyn Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Allyn Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spokane and Goldendale.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
73.7 mi · 01h 19m
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.
Rain leaving Spokane and Light Rain Likely near Goldendale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spokane to Goldendale?
The road trip is about 248.5 miles (399.9 km) and usually takes 04h 41m 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?
Pasco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.1 miles from Spokane and 124.4 miles from Goldendale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 204.8 miles (329.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.7 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.89 one way or $91.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Spokane and Light Rain Likely near Goldendale.
Stop Ideas Near Pasco
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 Pasco.
Pasco Intermodal Train Station
Walla Walla, WA
Pendleton, Oregon
Moses Lake, Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spokane and Goldendale. Straight-line distance: 204.79 mi (329.57 km).
#1 Spokane
The second most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 222,050 |
| Coordinates | 47.6596600, -117.4290800 |
| Altitude | 571 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Goldendale
City in Washington state
| Population | 3,669 |
| Coordinates | 45.8206800, -120.8217300 |
| Altitude | 499 |
| Country | United States |
End: Goldendale (-120.82173, 45.82068)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 400 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.23 | $45.89 | $91.79 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $48.82 | $97.65 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $50.61 | $101.22 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $47.95 | $95.89 |
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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