How far is Spokane, WA from Mill Plain, WA?

The driving distance from Spokane, WA to Mill Plain, WA is about 347.6 miles (559.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 277.6 miles (446.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 26m 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
347.59 mi
06h 43m
Flight
277.63 mi
446.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
277.63 mi
Kilometers
446.8 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
347.59 mi
Kilometers
559.39 km
Drive Time
06h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mill Plain
Thu, Apr 23, 11:06 AM PDT
Return by in Spokane
Thu, Apr 23, 5:49 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spokane
2026-04-23T04:23
Arrive Mill Plain
Thu, Apr 23, 11:06 AM PDT
Route Timing
06h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:43 PM to 2:13 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
10:34 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
Finley
WA

City in North Dakota

From Spokane
173.5 mi
03h 21m
To Mill Plain
174 mi
03h 21m

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
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spokane and Mill Plain.

  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 right to continue on Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway

    73.7 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 182 West, US 395 South: Richland, Pendleton

    3076 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Lewis and Clark Trail

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Lewis and Clark Trail

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Lewis and Clark Trail

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Lewis and Clark Trail

  14. 14

    Continue on North US 395

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North US 395

  15. 15

    Continue on Lewis and Clark Trail Highway

    33.4 mi · 38 min · Lewis and Clark Trail Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 84 West: Portland

    3223 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Old Oregon Trail Highway

    11.3 mi · 12 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Columbia River Highway

    122.6 mi · 2 hr 14 min · Columbia River Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Cascade Locks

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Bridge of the Gods

    1.1 km · 3 min · Bridge of the Gods

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Evergreen Highway

    19.9 mi · 28 min · Evergreen Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lewis and Clark Highway

    45 m · 2 sec · Lewis and Clark Highway

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Lewis and Clark Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Lewis and Clark Highway

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lewis and Clark Highway

    27 m · 1 sec · Lewis and Clark Highway

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Lewis and Clark Highway

    4 mi · 5 min · Lewis and Clark Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward Southeast 164th Avenue

    1996 ft · 57 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight right

    80 m · 7 sec

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto Southeast 164th Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast 164th Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Southeast Mill Plain Boulevard

    2302 ft · 58 sec · Southeast Mill Plain Boulevard

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Southeast 172nd Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Southeast 172nd Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Northeast 29th Street

    61 m · 11 sec · Northeast 29th Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Northeast 173rd Court

    104 m · 15 sec · Northeast 173rd Court

  35. 35

    Turn slight left

    67 m · 16 sec

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
36 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Columbia River Highway
123 mi · 35%
Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
73.7 mi · 21%
I 90 West
58.9 mi · 17%
Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
33.4 mi · 10%
Evergreen Highway
19.9 mi · 6%
Old Oregon Trail Highway
11.3 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Columbia River Highway

Continue on Columbia River Highway

123 mi · 02h 14m

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
06h 43m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+70 mi
277.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Finley
03h 21m from Spokane
Leave By
10:34 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Spokane and Mostly Sunny near Mill Plain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spokane to Mill Plain?

The road trip is about 347.6 miles (559.4 km) and usually takes 06h 43m 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?

Finley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 173.5 miles from Spokane and 174 miles from Mill Plain.

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

The direct path is about 277.6 miles (446.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 70 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 $64.21 one way or $128.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Finley

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

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

RAIL

Pasco Intermodal Train Station

10 mi away
535 North 1st Avenue
BUS

Walla Walla, WA

54 mi away
108 West Main Street
BUS

Pendleton, Oregon

57 mi away
320 SW Court Street
BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

107 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spokane and Mill Plain. Straight-line distance: 277.63 mi (446.8 km).

Spokane

#1 Spokane

The second most populous city in Washington.

Population222,050
Coordinates47.6596600, -117.4290800
Altitude571
CountryUnited States
Mill Plain

#2 Mill Plain

Census designated place

Population7,874
Coordinates45.6429000, -122.4939800
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Start: Spokane (-117.42908, 47.65966)
End: Mill Plain (-122.49398, 45.6429)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 559 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.27 gal
46.43 L · about $64.21
Round trip
$128.42
24.54 gal · 92.86 L
Estimated CO2
109 kg one way
Round trip: 218.1 kg / 481 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $64.21 $128.42
Mid-grade $5.57 $68.31 $136.61
Premium $5.77 $70.81 $141.62
Diesel $5.47 $67.08 $134.16

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 Mill Plain. The current time is 04:23:16.

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.