How far is Spokane, WA from Olympia, WA?
The driving distance from Spokane, WA to Olympia, WA is about 320.3 miles (515.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 259.7 miles (417.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 06m 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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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 06h 03m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States
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 Olympia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spokane and Olympia.
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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
26.7 mi · 34 min · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Seattle, Tacoma
2980 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South, WA 161: Enchanted Parkway South, Tacoma
3094 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Tacoma
1297 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
7.2 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right
28 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward State Capitol, Olympia City Center
1625 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Port of Olympia
2695 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto 14th Avenue Southeast
637 ft · 23 sec · 14th Avenue Southeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 14th Avenue Southeast
37 m · 2 sec · 14th Avenue Southeast
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Exit the roundabout onto 14th Avenue Southeast
1208 ft · 24 sec · 14th Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto Capitol Way South
847 ft · 14 sec · Capitol Way South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Capitol Way South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spokane and Olympia.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Spokane and Mostly Sunny near Olympia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spokane to Olympia?
The road trip is about 320.3 miles (515.4 km) and usually takes 06h 03m 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?
Kittitas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 159.8 miles from Spokane and 160.4 miles from Olympia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 259.7 miles (417.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.6 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 $59.13 one way or $118.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Spokane and Mostly Sunny near Olympia.
Stop Ideas Near Kittitas
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 Kittitas.
Columbia Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spokane and Olympia. Straight-line distance: 259.66 mi (417.89 km).
#1 Spokane
The second most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 222,050 |
| Coordinates | 47.6596600, -117.4290800 |
| Altitude | 571 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Olympia
The capital of Washington state.
| Population | 53,620 |
| Coordinates | 47.0378700, -122.9007000 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
End: Olympia (-122.9007, 47.03787)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 515 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 59m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.23 | $59.13 | $118.27 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $62.91 | $125.81 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $65.21 | $130.42 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $61.78 | $123.55 |
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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