How far is Spokane, WA from Palouse, WA?
The driving distance from Spokane, WA to Palouse, WA is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.4 miles (87.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spokane and Palouse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spokane and Palouse.
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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
1.1 km · 53 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 195 South: Colfax, Pullman
32.5 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right
1582 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 271
8.5 mi · 12 min · State Highway 271
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Continue on North 1st Street
2522 ft · 2 min · North 1st Street
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Turn left onto East Steptoe Avenue
99 m · 11 sec · East Steptoe Avenue
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Turn right onto State Route 27
11.9 mi · 18 min · State Route 27
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2014 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 27
1.6 km · 2 min · State Highway 27
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Continue on Lange Road
7.7 mi · 12 min · Lange Road
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Continue on Echanove Avenue
1039 ft · 41 sec · Echanove Avenue
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Turn left onto West Whitman Street
82 m · 14 sec · West Whitman Street
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Turn right onto North Beach Street
44 m · 6 sec · North Beach Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Beach Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spokane and Palouse.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 195 South
Take the exit slight right toward US 195 South: Colfax, Pullman
32.5 mi · 00h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Rain leaving Spokane and Rain Showers near Palouse.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spokane to Palouse?
The road trip is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km) and usually takes 01h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rosalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.4 miles from Spokane and 32.4 miles from Palouse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.4 miles (87.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:22 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.98 one way or $23.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Spokane and Rain Showers near Palouse.
Stop Ideas Near Rosalia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Oakesdale City Park
Malden City Hall
Homestead General Store
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rosalia.
Colfax, Washington
Spokane Intermodal Center
Pullman, Washington
Moscow, Idaho
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spokane and Palouse. Straight-line distance: 54.37 mi (87.5 km).
#1 Spokane
The second most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 222,050 |
| Coordinates | 47.6596600, -117.4290800 |
| Altitude | 571 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Palouse
City in Washington, USA
| Population | 1,055 |
| Coordinates | 46.9101700, -117.0757300 |
| Altitude | 742 |
| Country | United States |
End: Palouse (-117.07573, 46.91017)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 104 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $11.98 | $23.97 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $12.75 | $25.50 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $13.22 | $26.43 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $12.52 | $25.04 |
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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