How far is Spokane, WA from Newport, WA?

The driving distance from Spokane, WA to Newport, WA is about 272 miles (437.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 221.3 miles (356.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
271.97 mi
04h 59m
Flight
221.36 mi
356.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
221.36 mi
Kilometers
356.25 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
271.97 mi
Kilometers
437.69 km
Drive Time
04h 59m

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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 04h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newport
Fri, May 1, 6:36 AM PDT
Return by in Spokane
Fri, May 1, 11:36 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spokane
2026-05-01T01:36
Arrive Newport
Fri, May 1, 6:36 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 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
7:00 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
George
WA

City in Washington, USA

From Spokane
135.7 mi
02h 29m
To Newport
136.3 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph SE
Destination
72°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    25 m · 2 sec · North Monroe Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    53 m · 10 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto West Riverside Avenue

    1462 ft · 42 sec · West Riverside Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on West Riverside Avenue

    809 ft · 25 sec · West Riverside Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Maple Street

    1648 ft · 40 sec · South Maple Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    856 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    211 mi · 3 hr 50 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405: Renton, Everett

    1138 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 405 South: Renton

    1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    140 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Coal Creek Parkway, Factoria Boulevard Southeast

    1687 ft · 41 sec

  17. 17

    Turn sharp right onto Coal Creek Parkway Southeast

    78 m · 7 sec · Coal Creek Parkway Southeast

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 120th Avenue Southeast

    851 ft · 37 sec · 120th Avenue Southeast

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 120th Avenue Southeast

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Maple Street
270 mi · 99%
I 405 South
0.73 mi
West Riverside Avenue
0.43 mi
Coal Creek Parkway
0.32 mi
I 405
0.22 mi
120th Avenue Southeast
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

South Maple Street

Keep slight left

211 mi · 03h 50m

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
04h 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.7 mi
221.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
George
02h 29m from Spokane
Leave By
7:00 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Spokane and Partly Sunny near Newport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 272 miles (437.7 km) and usually takes 04h 59m 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 135.7 miles from Spokane and 136.3 miles from Newport.

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

The direct path is about 221.3 miles (356.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.7 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 7:00 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.24 one way or $100.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Spokane and Partly Sunny near Newport.

Stop Ideas Near George

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

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

BUS

Quincy, Washington

18 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Ephrata, WA

34 mi away
1352 Basin Street SW
RAIL

Ephrata

36 mi away
24 Alder St NW
BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

46 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spokane and Newport. Straight-line distance: 221.36 mi (356.25 km).

Spokane

#1 Spokane

The second most populous city in Washington.

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

#2 Newport

City in, and the county seat of, Pend Oreille County, Washington

Population2,266
Coordinates47.5712100, -122.1806800
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Start: Spokane (-117.42908, 47.65966)
End: Newport (-122.18068, 47.57121)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 438 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 31m
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.

One-way fuel
9.6 gal
36.33 L · about $50.24
Round trip
$100.47
19.2 gal · 72.66 L
Estimated CO2
85.3 kg one way
Round trip: 170.6 kg / 376 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $50.24 $100.47
Mid-grade $5.57 $53.44 $106.89
Premium $5.77 $55.40 $110.80
Diesel $5.47 $52.48 $104.97

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Spokane and Newport. The current time is 01:36:35.

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.