How far is Spokane, WA from Oroville, WA?
The driving distance from Spokane, WA to Oroville, WA is about 180 miles (289.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127.8 miles (205.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 17m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 08m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spokane and Oroville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spokane and Oroville.
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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 right to continue on US 2 West
3.9 mi · 6 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Sunset Highway
24 m · 2 sec · West Sunset Highway
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Exit the rotary onto West Sunset Highway
1.6 km · 2 min · West Sunset Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Sunset Highway
36 m · 2 sec · West Sunset Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto West Sunset Highway
1.7 mi · 4 min · West Sunset Highway
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Continue on West Sunset Highway
123 m · 20 sec · West Sunset Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on West Sunset Highway
12.5 mi · 19 min · West Sunset Highway
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Continue on East Broadway Avenue
1 mi · 3 min · East Broadway Avenue
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Continue on Sunset Highway
11.9 mi · 15 min · Sunset Highway
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Continue on Morgan Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Morgan Street
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Continue on Sunset Highway
19.7 mi · 25 min · Sunset Highway
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Continue on East Watson Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Watson Street
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Continue on Sunset Highway
7.8 mi · 10 min · Sunset Highway
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Continue on Main Avenue
2392 ft · 1 min · Main Avenue
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Continue on East Main Street
837 ft · 24 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Northwest Main Avenue
1809 ft · 51 sec · Northwest Main Avenue
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Continue on West Main Avenue
1052 ft · 30 sec · West Main Avenue
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Continue on Sunset Highway
1526 ft · 22 sec · Sunset Highway
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Turn right
2901 ft · 41 sec
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Continue straight
18.6 mi · 24 min
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Turn slight right onto Spokane Way
1392 ft · 28 sec · Spokane Way
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Turn right onto Federal Avenue
1626 ft · 35 sec · Federal Avenue
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Continue on Coulee Corridor
1.7 mi · 4 min · Coulee Corridor
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Continue on State Route 155
893 ft · 26 sec · State Route 155
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Continue on Columbia Avenue
1169 ft · 36 sec · Columbia Avenue
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Turn right onto State Highway 155
1290 ft · 27 sec · State Highway 155
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Turn left onto River Drive
1.2 mi · 3 min · River Drive
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Continue on Coulee Corridor
49.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Coulee Corridor
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Continue on Omak Avenue East
3075 ft · 58 sec · Omak Avenue East
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Turn left onto Dayton Street
1713 ft · 49 sec · Dayton Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
40.7 mi · 55 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spokane and Oroville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Coulee Corridor
Continue on Coulee Corridor
49.6 mi · 01h 03m
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.
Rain leaving Spokane and Chance Light Rain near Oroville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spokane to Oroville?
The road trip is about 180 miles (289.7 km) and usually takes 04h 08m 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?
Elmer City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.9 miles from Spokane and 90.2 miles from Oroville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127.8 miles (205.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.2 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 8:42 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.23 one way or $66.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Spokane and Chance Light Rain near Oroville.
Stop Ideas Near Elmer City
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 Elmer City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spokane and Oroville. Straight-line distance: 127.74 mi (205.58 km).
#1 Spokane
The second most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 222,050 |
| Coordinates | 47.6596600, -117.4290800 |
| Altitude | 571 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oroville
City in Okanogan County, Washington, United States
| Population | 1,688 |
| Coordinates | 48.9390500, -119.4356200 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oroville (-119.43562, 48.93905)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 290 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
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 | $33.23 | $66.46 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $35.35 | $70.70 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $36.65 | $73.29 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $34.72 | $69.43 |
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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