How far is Spokane, WA from Grand Mound, WA?

The driving distance from Spokane, WA to Grand Mound, WA is about 338 miles (543.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 268.7 miles (432.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
337.99 mi
06h 23m
Flight
268.71 mi
432.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
268.71 mi
Kilometers
432.44 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
337.99 mi
Kilometers
543.95 km
Drive Time
06h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 06h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grand Mound
Thu, Apr 16, 1:18 PM PDT
Return by in Spokane
Thu, Apr 16, 7:42 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spokane
2026-04-16T06:54
Arrive Grand Mound
Thu, Apr 16, 1:18 PM PDT
Route Timing
06h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:24 PM to 1:54 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:12 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spokane
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ellensburg
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States

From Spokane
168.7 mi
03h 11m
To Grand Mound
169.3 mi
03h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SW
Destination
56°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Spokane and Grand Mound.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spokane and Grand Mound.

  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

    45.4 mi · 54 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 West: Aberdeen, Tenino

    2279 ft · 58 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right

    1108 ft · 31 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Old Highway 99 Southwest

    631 ft · 14 sec · Old Highway 99 Southwest

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Large Round About

    25 m · 5 sec · Old Highway 99 Southwest

  24. 24

    Exit the rotary onto Old Highway 99 Southwest

    1.3 km · 2 min · Old Highway 99 Southwest

  25. 25

    Turn left

    30 m · 9 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right

    89 m · 22 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spokane and Grand Mound.

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
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
254 mi · 75%
I 5 South
53.5 mi · 16%
State Route 18
26.7 mi · 8%
Old Highway 99 Southwest
0.95 mi
I 5
0.56 mi
US 12 West
0.43 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

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.

Drive Time
06h 23m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+69.3 mi
268.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellensburg
03h 11m from Spokane
Leave By
11:12 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Spokane and Mostly Sunny near Grand Mound.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spokane to Grand Mound?

The road trip is about 338 miles (543.9 km) and usually takes 06h 23m 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?

Ellensburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 168.7 miles from Spokane and 169.3 miles from Grand Mound.

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

The direct path is about 268.7 miles (432.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.3 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 $62.43 one way or $124.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Spokane and Mostly Sunny near Grand Mound.

Stop Ideas Near Ellensburg

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

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

RAIL

Columbia Station

51 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Quincy, Washington

59 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

67 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

68 mi away
11645 North Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spokane and Grand Mound. Straight-line distance: 268.71 mi (432.44 km).

Spokane

#1 Spokane

The second most populous city in Washington.

Population222,050
Coordinates47.6596600, -117.4290800
Altitude571
CountryUnited States
Grand Mound

#2 Grand Mound

City in Thurston County, Washington, United States

Population2,981
Coordinates46.7878800, -123.0112500
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Start: Spokane (-117.42908, 47.65966)
End: Grand Mound (-123.01125, 46.78788)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 544 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.93 gal
45.15 L · about $62.43
Round trip
$124.86
23.86 gal · 90.3 L
Estimated CO2
106 kg one way
Round trip: 212 kg / 467 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $62.43 $124.86
Mid-grade $5.57 $66.41 $132.83
Premium $5.77 $68.85 $137.70
Diesel $5.47 $65.22 $130.44

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Spokane and Grand Mound. The current time is 06:54:10.

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.