How far is Spokane, WA from Manson, WA?
The driving distance from Spokane, WA to Manson, WA is about 159.9 miles (257.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127.7 miles (205.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 55m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spokane and Manson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spokane and Manson.
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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 right to continue on US 2 West
3.9 mi · 6 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Sunset Highway
24 m · 2 sec · West Sunset Highway
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Exit the rotary onto West Sunset Highway
1.6 km · 2 min · West Sunset Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Sunset Highway
36 m · 2 sec · West Sunset Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto West Sunset Highway
1.7 mi · 4 min · West Sunset Highway
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Continue on West Sunset Highway
123 m · 20 sec · West Sunset Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on West Sunset Highway
12.5 mi · 19 min · West Sunset Highway
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Continue on East Broadway Avenue
1 mi · 3 min · East Broadway Avenue
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Continue on Sunset Highway
11.9 mi · 15 min · Sunset Highway
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Continue on Morgan Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Morgan Street
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Continue on Sunset Highway
19.7 mi · 25 min · Sunset Highway
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Continue on East Watson Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Watson Street
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Continue on Sunset Highway
7.8 mi · 10 min · Sunset Highway
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Continue on Main Avenue
2392 ft · 1 min · Main Avenue
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Continue on East Main Street
837 ft · 24 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Northwest Main Avenue
1809 ft · 51 sec · Northwest Main Avenue
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Continue on West Main Avenue
1052 ft · 30 sec · West Main Avenue
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Continue on Sunset Highway
27.9 mi · 35 min · Sunset Highway
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Turn left onto Coulee Corridor / Sunset Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Coulee Corridor / Sunset Highway
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Continue on Sunset Highway
24.7 mi · 29 min · Sunset Highway
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Turn right onto Road C Northwest
13.6 mi · 21 min · Road C Northwest
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Continue on Road 14 Northwest
2345 ft · 52 sec · Road 14 Northwest
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Turn left onto McNeil Canyon Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · McNeil Canyon Road
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Continue on McNeil Canyon Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · McNeil Canyon Road
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Keep slight right to continue on McNeil Canyon Road
7.8 mi · 19 min · McNeil Canyon Road
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Turn right
2748 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left onto State Route 150
2.9 mi · 5 min · State Route 150
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Continue on SR 150 "Y" Access Highway
114 m · 10 sec · SR 150 "Y" Access Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Woodin Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · East Woodin Avenue
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Turn right onto North Saunders Street
100 m · 12 sec · North Saunders Street
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Turn left onto East Johnson Avenue
1125 ft · 24 sec · East Johnson Avenue
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Continue on West Manson Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Manson Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 150
31 m · 2 sec · State Route 150
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 150
6.5 mi · 12 min · State Route 150
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Continue on Wapato Way
927 ft · 26 sec · Wapato Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wapato Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spokane and Manson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Sunset Highway
Continue on Sunset Highway
27.9 mi · 00h 35m
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 Sunny near Manson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spokane to Manson?
The road trip is about 159.9 miles (257.4 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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?
Almira is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.7 miles from Spokane and 80.2 miles from Manson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127.7 miles (205.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.2 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 9:04 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.71 one way or $61.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spokane and Sunny near Manson.
Stop Ideas Near Almira
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Postal Service
Coulee City City Hall
Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spokane and Manson. Straight-line distance: 127.69 mi (205.49 km).
#1 Spokane
The second most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 222,050 |
| Coordinates | 47.6596600, -117.4290800 |
| Altitude | 571 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Manson
Situated along the northern shore of Lake Chelan in Chelan County, the community lies at an elevation of approximately 1,142 feet within the foothills of the Cascade Range.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.8848600, -120.1584100 |
| Altitude | 348 |
| Country | United States |
End: Manson (-120.15841, 47.88486)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 257 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
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 | $30.71 | $61.42 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $32.31 | $64.62 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $33.77 | $67.54 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $41.20 | $82.40 |
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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