How far is Spokane, WA from Milton, WA?
The driving distance from Spokane, WA to Milton, WA is about 287.2 miles (462.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 229.9 miles (370 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 45m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 22m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Washington, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spokane and Milton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spokane and Milton.
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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
195.4 mi · 3 hr 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 West: Auburn
1248 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, Tacoma
137 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight right onto Snoqualmie Parkway
1780 ft · 25 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway
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Continue on State Route 18
27.9 mi · 36 min · State Route 18
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Turn left onto 16th Avenue South
124 m · 9 sec · 16th Avenue South
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Continue on Enchanted Parkway South
1521 ft · 35 sec · Enchanted Parkway South
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Keep slight left to continue on Enchanted Parkway South
1.7 mi · 3 min · Enchanted Parkway South
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Turn slight right onto 28th Avenue South
1737 ft · 43 sec · 28th Avenue South
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Turn slight right onto 27th Avenue
2791 ft · 1 min · 27th Avenue
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Turn right onto Milton Way
1.1 km · 1 min · Milton Way
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Turn slight left onto 16th Avenue
83 m · 15 sec · 16th Avenue
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Turn left onto Maine Street
38 m · 6 sec · Maine Street
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Turn right
13 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spokane and Milton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Spokane and Mostly Sunny near Milton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spokane to Milton?
The road trip is about 287.2 miles (462.2 km) and usually takes 05h 22m 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 143.3 miles from Spokane and 143.9 miles from Milton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 229.9 miles (370 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.3 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 6:14 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.01 one way or $106.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Spokane and Mostly Sunny near Milton.
Stop Ideas Near George
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 George.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spokane and Milton. Straight-line distance: 229.89 mi (369.98 km).
#1 Spokane
The second most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 222,050 |
| Coordinates | 47.6596600, -117.4290800 |
| Altitude | 571 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Milton
City in Washington, USA
| Population | 8,222 |
| Coordinates | 47.2481600, -122.3129000 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
End: Milton (-122.3129, 47.24816)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 462 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 34m |
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 | $5.23 | $53.01 | $106.02 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $56.39 | $112.79 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $58.46 | $116.92 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $55.38 | $110.76 |
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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