How far is Spokane, WA from Point Roberts, WA?

The estimated driving distance from Spokane, WA to Point Roberts, WA is about 324.7 miles (522.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 41m by car.

  • This page is using an estimated road distance while the full route geometry is refreshed.
  • The straight-line flight distance is about 275.1 miles (442.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
Road route is being refreshed. This page currently uses an estimated driving distance until a routing provider returns the full road geometry.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
324.66 mi
05h 41m · estimated
Flight
275.14 mi
442.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
275.14 mi
Kilometers
442.79 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Estimated road route
324.66 mi
Estimated
Kilometers
522.49 km
Drive Time
05h 41m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Point Roberts
Thu, Oct 15, 9:09 PM PDT
Return by in Spokane
Fri, Oct 16, 2:50 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spokane
2026-10-15T15:27
Arrive Point Roberts
Thu, Oct 15, 9:09 PM PDT
Route Timing
05h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:42 AM to 1:42 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
5:36 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
Twisp
WA

Town of the United States

From Spokane
137.6 mi
02h 50m
To Point Roberts
187.1 mi
02h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM PDT
Wind
3 mph NE
Destination
56°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM PDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spokane and Point Roberts.

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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
05h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.6 mi
275.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Twisp
02h 50m from Spokane
Leave By
5:36 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Spokane and Mostly Sunny near Point Roberts.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spokane to Point Roberts?

The road trip is about 324.7 miles (522.5 km) and usually takes 05h 41m 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?

Twisp is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.6 miles from Spokane and 187.1 miles from Point Roberts.

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

The direct path is about 275.1 miles (442.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.6 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:36 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $62.29 one way or $124.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spokane and Mostly Sunny near Point Roberts.

Stop Ideas Near Twisp

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

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

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Brewster, Washington

38 mi away
405 Highway 97
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Pateros, Washington

38 mi away
245 Lakeshore Drive
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Okanagan, Washington

40 mi away
310 2nd Ave South
BUS

Omak, Washington

45 mi away
800 East Riverside Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spokane and Point Roberts. Straight-line distance: 275.14 mi (442.79 km).

Spokane

#1 Spokane

The second most populous city in Washington.

Population222,050
Coordinates47.6596600, -117.4290800
Altitude571
CountryUnited States
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#2 Point Roberts

This Whatcom County community is a pene-exclave located on the southern tip of the Tsawwassen Peninsula, bordered by Canada to the north and water on all other sides.

Population0
Coordinates48.9853800, -123.0779700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Spokane (-117.42908, 47.65966)
End: Point Roberts (-123.07797, 48.98538)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 522 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.46 gal
43.37 L · about $62.29
Round trip
$124.57
22.92 gal · 86.74 L
Estimated CO2
101.8 kg one way
Round trip: 203.7 kg / 449 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.44 $62.29 $124.57
Mid-grade $5.72 $65.54 $131.08
Premium $5.98 $68.50 $136.99
Diesel $7.29 $83.57 $167.13

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Spokane and Point Roberts. The current time is 15:27:57.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.