How far is Spokane, WA from Machias, WA?
The driving distance from Spokane, WA to Machias, WA is about 303.2 miles (488 km), with a travel time of about 05h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 215.3 miles (346.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 30m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 45m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spokane and Machias.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spokane and Machias.
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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
211 mi · 3 hr 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405: Renton, Everett
1138 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Everett, Bellevue
2439 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
8.1 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right
3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 522: Bothell, Woodinville
1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on WA 522 East: Woodinville
1440 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 9 North: Snohomish, Arlington
1428 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto State Route 9
5.7 mi · 10 min · State Route 9
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Continue on State Route 9
5.3 mi · 8 min · State Route 9
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 9
25 m · 2 sec · State Route 9
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 9
2.8 mi · 4 min · State Route 9
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Lake Stevens Road
12 m · 1 sec · South Lake Stevens Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Lake Stevens Road
3194 ft · 1 min · South Lake Stevens Road
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Turn right onto 20th Street Southeast
1.1 mi · 2 min · 20th Street Southeast
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Continue on Williams Road
2390 ft · 49 sec · Williams Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Machias Cutoff
1265 ft · 36 sec · Machias Cutoff
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Turn left onto South Machias Road
3014 ft · 1 min · South Machias Road
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Turn left onto Division Street
91 m · 13 sec · Division Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Division Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spokane and Machias.
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
211 mi · 03h 50m
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.
Sunny leaving Spokane and Mostly Sunny near Machias.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spokane to Machias?
The road trip is about 303.2 miles (488 km) and usually takes 05h 45m 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?
Kittitas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.2 miles from Spokane and 152 miles from Machias.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 215.3 miles (346.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 87.9 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:30 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $58.15 one way or $116.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spokane and Mostly Sunny near Machias.
Stop Ideas Near Kittitas
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 Kittitas.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spokane and Machias. Straight-line distance: 215.31 mi (346.51 km).
#1 Spokane
The second most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 222,050 |
| Coordinates | 47.6596600, -117.4290800 |
| Altitude | 571 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Machias
Situated in Snohomish County at an elevation of 118 feet, this census-designated place lies along the Pilchuck River valley.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.9814900, -122.0459600 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
End: Machias (-122.04596, 47.98149)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 488 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 46m |
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 | $5.44 | $58.15 | $116.31 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $61.19 | $122.39 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $63.95 | $127.91 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $78.02 | $156.05 |
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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