How far is Spokane, WA from Morton, WA?

The driving distance from Spokane, WA to Morton, WA is about 306.9 miles (493.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 240.2 miles (386.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
306.89 mi
05h 45m
Flight
240.2 mi
386.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
240.2 mi
Kilometers
386.57 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
306.89 mi
Kilometers
493.89 km
Drive Time
05h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morton
Thu, Apr 23, 6:22 AM PDT
Return by in Spokane
Thu, Apr 23, 12:08 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spokane
2026-04-23T00:36
Arrive Morton
Thu, Apr 23, 6:22 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:46 AM to 1:46 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:28 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spokane
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Kittitas
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States

From Spokane
153.1 mi
02h 52m
To Morton
153.7 mi
02h 52m

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
59°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    110.3 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    30.2 mi · 33 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 west, North 1st Street

    96 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 12 west, North 1st Street

    1748 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    16.9 mi · 22 min

  16. 16

    Turn left

    87.7 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    2395 ft · 41 sec · 2nd Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
169 mi · 55%
I 82 East
31.6 mi · 10%
US 12 west
17.3 mi · 6%
2nd Street
0.45 mi
North Monroe Street
0.41 mi
West Freeway Avenue
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Keep slight left

110 mi · 01h 58m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+66.7 mi
240.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kittitas
02h 52m from Spokane
Leave By
5:28 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Spokane and Mostly Sunny near Morton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 306.9 miles (493.9 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 153.1 miles from Spokane and 153.7 miles from Morton.

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

The direct path is about 240.2 miles (386.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.7 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 5:28 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $56.67 one way or $113.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Kittitas

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

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

RAIL

Columbia Station

49 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Quincy, Washington

52 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

71 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

71 mi away
11645 North Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spokane and Morton. Straight-line distance: 240.2 mi (386.57 km).

Spokane

#1 Spokane

The second most populous city in Washington.

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

#2 Morton

City in Lewis County, Washington, United States

Population1,217
Coordinates46.5584400, -122.2751000
Altitude289
CountryUnited States
Start: Spokane (-117.42908, 47.65966)
End: Morton (-122.2751, 46.55844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 494 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.83 gal
40.99 L · about $56.67
Round trip
$113.35
21.66 gal · 81.98 L
Estimated CO2
96.2 kg one way
Round trip: 192.5 kg / 424 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $56.67 $113.35
Mid-grade $5.57 $60.29 $120.58
Premium $5.77 $62.50 $125.00
Diesel $5.47 $59.21 $118.42

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 Morton. The current time is 00:36:38.

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.