How far is Spokane, WA from Newcastle, WA?
The driving distance from Spokane, WA to Newcastle, WA is about 272.3 miles (438.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 220.3 miles (354.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 08m 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 04m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Rain
Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spokane and Newcastle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spokane and Newcastle.
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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
207.3 mi · 3 hr 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward West Lake Sammamish Parkway, Lakemont Boulevard Southeast
2039 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right onto West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
62 m · 6 sec · West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
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Turn slight left onto West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
1467 ft · 44 sec · West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
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Continue on Lakemont Boulevard Southeast
3 mi · 7 min · Lakemont Boulevard Southeast
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Continue on Newcastle Golf Club Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Newcastle Golf Club Road
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Turn left onto 136th Avenue Southeast
839 ft · 29 sec · 136th Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Southeast 71st Street
145 m · 16 sec · Southeast 71st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southeast 71st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spokane and Newcastle.
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
207 mi · 03h 46m
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Spokane and Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny near Newcastle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spokane to Newcastle?
The road trip is about 272.3 miles (438.3 km) and usually takes 05h 04m 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 135.9 miles from Spokane and 136.5 miles from Newcastle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 220.3 miles (354.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 52 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 6:52 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.99 one way or $95.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Spokane and Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny near Newcastle.
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 Newcastle. Straight-line distance: 220.34 mi (354.6 km).
#1 Spokane
The second most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 222,050 |
| Coordinates | 47.6596600, -117.4290800 |
| Altitude | 571 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Newcastle
City in King County, Washington, United States
| Population | 12,905 |
| Coordinates | 47.5389900, -122.1556800 |
| Altitude | 172 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newcastle (-122.15568, 47.53899)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 438 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 23m |
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 | $47.99 | $95.97 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $51.05 | $102.10 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $52.92 | $105.84 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $50.13 | $100.26 |
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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