How far is Spokane, WA from Ilwaco, WA?
The driving distance from Spokane, WA to Ilwaco, WA is about 429.4 miles (691.1 km), with a travel time of about 08h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 325.3 miles (523.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 14m 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 08h 37m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Kittitas County, Washington, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spokane and Ilwaco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spokane and Ilwaco.
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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
29.5 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 101: Aberdeen, Port Angeles
2448 ft · 35 sec
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Continue straight
5.5 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
21 mi · 26 min
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Continue on Olympic Highway
10 mi · 13 min · Olympic Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 107: Montesano, Raymond
1371 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on State Route 107
7 mi · 12 min · State Route 107
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At the end of the road, turn left
18.2 mi · 26 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
19 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
29.6 mi · 43 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
13.1 mi · 19 min
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Turn left
3136 ft · 54 sec
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue North
16 m · 2 sec · 1st Avenue North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Avenue North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spokane and Ilwaco.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain leaving Spokane and Rain near Ilwaco.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spokane to Ilwaco?
The road trip is about 429.4 miles (691.1 km) and usually takes 08h 37m 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?
Roslyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 214.3 miles from Spokane and 215.1 miles from Ilwaco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 325.3 miles (523.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 104.1 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 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 $79.28 one way or $158.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 134.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain around Spokane and Rain near Ilwaco.
Stop Ideas Near Roslyn
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 Roslyn.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spokane and Ilwaco. Straight-line distance: 325.31 mi (523.53 km).
#1 Spokane
The second most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 222,050 |
| Coordinates | 47.6596600, -117.4290800 |
| Altitude | 571 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ilwaco
City in Pacific County, Washington, United States
| Population | 1,006 |
| Coordinates | 46.3089900, -124.0432100 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ilwaco (-124.04321, 46.30899)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 691 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 21m |
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 | $79.28 | $158.56 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $84.34 | $168.68 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $87.43 | $174.86 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $82.83 | $165.65 |
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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