How far is Spokane, WA from Lynden, WA?

The driving distance from Spokane, WA to Lynden, WA is about 375.2 miles (603.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 247.3 miles (398 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 19m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
375.17 mi
07h 09m
Flight
247.33 mi
398.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
247.33 mi
Kilometers
398.04 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
375.17 mi
Kilometers
603.78 km
Drive Time
07h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lynden
Thu, Apr 23, 8:19 AM PDT
Return by in Spokane
Thu, Apr 23, 3:29 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spokane
2026-04-23T01:09
Arrive Lynden
Thu, Apr 23, 8:19 AM PDT
Route Timing
07h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:10 PM to 2:40 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
9:40 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

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
South Cle Elum
WA

Town of the United States

From Spokane
187.3 mi
03h 34m
To Lynden
187.9 mi
03h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Thursday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 mph N
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spokane and Lynden.

  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

    211 mi · 3 hr 50 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405: Renton, Everett

    1138 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Everett, Bellevue

    2439 ft · 59 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    8.1 mi · 10 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British Columbia

    2843 ft · 49 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    71.9 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 542 East: Sunset Drive, Mount Baker

    1025 ft · 28 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Sunset Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Sunset Drive

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Hannegan Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Hannegan Road

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Hannegan Road

    35 m · 2 sec · Hannegan Road

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Hannegan Road

    7.6 mi · 12 min · Hannegan Road

  23. 23

    Continue on South 1st Street

    1717 ft · 1 min · South 1st Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Main Street

    798 ft · 27 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
270 mi · 72%
I 5 North
72.4 mi · 19%
I 405 North
18.9 mi · 5%
Hannegan Road
11.6 mi · 3%
East Sunset Drive
0.88 mi
North Monroe Street
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Keep slight left

211 mi · 03h 50m

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
07h 09m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+127.9 mi
247.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Cle Elum
03h 34m from Spokane
Leave By
9:40 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Spokane and Mostly Sunny near Lynden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spokane to Lynden?

The road trip is about 375.2 miles (603.8 km) and usually takes 07h 09m 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?

South Cle Elum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 187.3 miles from Spokane and 187.9 miles from Lynden.

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

The direct path is about 247.3 miles (398 km), while the road route adds roughly 127.9 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 $69.28 one way or $138.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Spokane and Mostly Sunny near Lynden.

Stop Ideas Near South Cle Elum

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Cle Elum, 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 South Cle Elum.

BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

51 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

52 mi away
11645 North Rd
RAIL

Columbia Station

55 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Stevens Pass, Washington

61 mi away
US Highway 2 at Summit Parking Lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spokane and Lynden. Straight-line distance: 247.33 mi (398.04 km).

Spokane

#1 Spokane

The second most populous city in Washington.

Population222,050
Coordinates47.6596600, -117.4290800
Altitude571
CountryUnited States
Lynden

#2 Lynden

City in Washington, United States

Population15,408
Coordinates48.9465000, -122.4521100
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Start: Spokane (-117.42908, 47.65966)
End: Lynden (-122.45211, 48.9465)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 604 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.24 gal
50.11 L · about $69.28
Round trip
$138.57
26.48 gal · 100.22 L
Estimated CO2
117.7 kg one way
Round trip: 235.3 kg / 519 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $69.28 $138.57
Mid-grade $5.57 $73.71 $147.41
Premium $5.77 $76.41 $152.82
Diesel $5.47 $72.38 $144.77

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Spokane and Lynden. The current time is 01:09:49.

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.