How far is Spokane, WA from Parkwood, WA?

The driving distance from Spokane, WA to Parkwood, WA is about 319.3 miles (513.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 241.5 miles (388.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 11m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
319.33 mi
06h 05m
Flight
241.51 mi
388.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
241.51 mi
Kilometers
388.68 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
319.33 mi
Kilometers
513.91 km
Drive Time
06h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parkwood
Thu, Apr 23, 6:41 AM PDT
Return by in Spokane
Thu, Apr 23, 12:47 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spokane
2026-04-23T00:35
Arrive Parkwood
Thu, Apr 23, 6:41 AM PDT
Route Timing
06h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:06 PM to 1:36 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:48 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spokane
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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
Kittitas
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States

From Spokane
159.4 mi
03h 02m
To Parkwood
159.9 mi
03h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Thursday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 mph N
Destination
63°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2139 ft · 1 min · North Monroe Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto West Freeway Avenue

    643 ft · 18 sec · West Freeway Avenue

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway Avenue

    57 m · 5 sec · West Freeway Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West: Seattle

    1245 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    195.4 mi · 3 hr 32 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 West: Auburn

    1248 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, Tacoma

    137 m · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Snoqualmie Parkway

    1780 ft · 25 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue on State Route 18

    26.7 mi · 34 min · State Route 18

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Seattle, Tacoma

    2980 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South, WA 161: Enchanted Parkway South, Tacoma

    3094 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Tacoma

    1297 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 9 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton

    3005 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 16 West: Union Avenue

    2518 ft · 46 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    22 mi · 28 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 160 East: Sedgewick Road, Southworth Ferry

    1556 ft · 41 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Southeast Sedgwick Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Southeast Sedgwick Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Bethel Road Southeast

    2686 ft · 1 min · Bethel Road Southeast

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Southeast Salmonberry Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Southeast Salmonberry Road

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Jackson Avenue Southeast

    53 m · 3 sec · Jackson Avenue Southeast

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto Jackson Avenue Southeast

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Jackson Avenue Southeast

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Southeast Maple Street

    76 m · 13 sec · Southeast Maple Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Kidd Avenue Southeast

    35 m · 11 sec · Kidd Avenue Southeast

  31. 31

    Turn right

    85 m · 20 sec

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
32 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
254 mi · 80%
State Route 18
26.7 mi · 8%
WA 16 West
23 mi · 7%
I 5 South
9.37 mi · 3%
Jackson Avenue Southeast
1.41 mi
Southeast Salmonberry Road
1 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 05m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+77.8 mi
241.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kittitas
03h 02m from Spokane
Leave By
11:48 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Spokane and Mostly Sunny near Parkwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 319.3 miles (513.9 km) and usually takes 06h 05m 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 159.4 miles from Spokane and 159.9 miles from Parkwood.

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

The direct path is about 241.5 miles (388.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 77.8 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 $58.98 one way or $117.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Spokane and Mostly Sunny near Parkwood.

Stop Ideas Near Kittitas

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

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

RAIL

Columbia Station

49 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Quincy, Washington

52 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

71 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

71 mi away
11645 North Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spokane and Parkwood. Straight-line distance: 241.51 mi (388.68 km).

Spokane

#1 Spokane

The second most populous city in Washington.

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

#2 Parkwood

Census-designated place in Madera County, California

Population7,126
Coordinates47.5331500, -122.6101400
Altitude81
CountryUnited States
Start: Spokane (-117.42908, 47.65966)
End: Parkwood (-122.61014, 47.53315)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 514 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.27 gal
42.65 L · about $58.98
Round trip
$117.95
22.54 gal · 85.3 L
Estimated CO2
100.2 kg one way
Round trip: 200.3 kg / 442 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $58.98 $117.95
Mid-grade $5.57 $62.74 $125.48
Premium $5.77 $65.04 $130.08
Diesel $5.47 $61.61 $123.23

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Spokane and Parkwood. The current time is 00:35:58.

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.