How far is Spokane, WA from Lea Hill, WA?

The driving distance from Spokane, WA to Lea Hill, WA is about 275.8 miles (443.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 223 miles (358.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 15m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
275.85 mi
05h 07m
Flight
223.02 mi
358.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
223.02 mi
Kilometers
358.92 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
275.85 mi
Kilometers
443.94 km
Drive Time
05h 07m

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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 05h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lea Hill
Fri, Apr 17, 8:32 PM PDT
Return by in Spokane
Sat, Apr 18, 1:40 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spokane
2026-04-17T15:24
Arrive Lea Hill
Fri, Apr 17, 8:32 PM PDT
Route Timing
05h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:08 AM to 1:08 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:44 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spokane
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
George
WA

City in Washington, USA

From Spokane
137.6 mi
02h 33m
To Lea Hill
138.2 mi
02h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Spokane and Lea Hill.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spokane and Lea Hill.

  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

    18.5 mi · 24 min · State Route 18

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Southeast 304th Street, Southeast 312th Street

    1890 ft · 47 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Southeast 304th Street

    1280 ft · 35 sec · Southeast 304th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 132nd Avenue Southeast

    547 ft · 19 sec · 132nd Avenue Southeast

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Southeast 304th Street

    3197 ft · 1 min · Southeast 304th Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 124th Avenue Southeast

    53 m · 5 sec · 124th Avenue Southeast

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto 124th Avenue Southeast

    1156 ft · 34 sec · 124th Avenue Southeast

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Southeast 307th Place

    1244 ft · 48 sec · Southeast 307th Place

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spokane and Lea Hill.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
254 mi · 92%
State Route 18
18.5 mi · 7%
Southeast 304th Street
1.21 mi
North Monroe Street
0.41 mi
Snoqualmie Parkway
0.34 mi
124th Avenue Southeast
0.25 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

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.

Drive Time
05h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.8 mi
223 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
George
02h 33m from Spokane
Leave By
6:44 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Spokane and Partly Sunny near Lea Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spokane to Lea Hill?

The road trip is about 275.8 miles (443.9 km) and usually takes 05h 07m 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?

George is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.6 miles from Spokane and 138.2 miles from Lea Hill.

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

The direct path is about 223 miles (358.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.8 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 6:44 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.92 one way or $101.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spokane and Partly Sunny near Lea Hill.

Stop Ideas Near George

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

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

BUS

Quincy, Washington

18 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Ephrata, WA

34 mi away
1352 Basin Street SW
RAIL

Ephrata

36 mi away
24 Alder St NW
BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

46 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spokane and Lea Hill. Straight-line distance: 223.02 mi (358.92 km).

Spokane

#1 Spokane

The second most populous city in Washington.

Population222,050
Coordinates47.6596600, -117.4290800
Altitude571
CountryUnited States
Lea Hill

#2 Lea Hill

Census designated place

Population13,182
Coordinates47.3262100, -122.1815100
Altitude126
CountryUnited States
Start: Spokane (-117.42908, 47.65966)
End: Lea Hill (-122.18151, 47.32621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 444 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.73 gal
36.85 L · about $50.92
Round trip
$101.83
19.46 gal · 73.7 L
Estimated CO2
86.5 kg one way
Round trip: 172.9 kg / 381 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $50.92 $101.83
Mid-grade $5.57 $54.17 $108.33
Premium $5.77 $56.15 $112.30
Diesel $5.47 $53.19 $106.39

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Spokane and Lea Hill. The current time is 15:24:58.

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.