How far is Spokane, WA from Port Angeles, WA?

The driving distance from Spokane, WA to Port Angeles, WA is about 397.1 miles (639 km), with a travel time of about 07h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 279.8 miles (450.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 46m 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
397.05 mi
07h 53m
Flight
279.8 mi
450.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
279.8 mi
Kilometers
450.29 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
397.05 mi
Kilometers
638.99 km
Drive Time
07h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Angeles
Tue, Jun 2, 4:59 AM PDT
Return by in Spokane
Tue, Jun 2, 12:52 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spokane
2026-06-01T21:05
Arrive Port Angeles
Tue, Jun 2, 4:59 AM PDT
Route Timing
07h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:53 PM to 3:23 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
8:14 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
South Cle Elum
WA

Town of the United States

From Spokane
198.2 mi
03h 56m
To Port Angeles
198.9 mi
03h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 3:00 PM PDT
Wind
6 mph NE
Destination
73°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 1:00 PM PDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spokane and Port Angeles.

  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

    28.3 mi · 37 min

  23. 23

    Continue on State Highway 3 Northwest

    23.3 mi · 31 min · State Highway 3 Northwest

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Hood Canal Bridge

    617 ft · 13 sec · Hood Canal Bridge

  25. 25

    Continue on Hood Canal Floating Bridge

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Hood Canal Floating Bridge

  26. 26

    Continue on State Route 104

    794 ft · 17 sec · State Route 104

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 104

    36 m · 2 sec · State Route 104

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 104

    4.9 mi · 6 min · State Route 104

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 104

    43 m · 2 sec · State Route 104

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 104

    8.7 mi · 11 min · State Route 104

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 104

    2101 ft · 30 sec · State Highway 104

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto Olympic Highway

    34.7 mi · 51 min · Olympic Highway

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward East Front Street

    120 m · 12 sec · East Front Street

  34. 34

    Merge slight left onto East Front Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · East Front Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto North Lincoln Street

    71 m · 14 sec · North Lincoln Street

  36. 36

    Turn left

    71 m · 19 sec

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
37 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
6 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
254 mi · 64%
Olympic Highway
34.7 mi · 9%
WA 16 West
29.3 mi · 7%
State Route 18
26.7 mi · 7%
State Highway 3 Northwest
23.3 mi · 6%
State Route 104
13.8 mi · 3%
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
07h 53m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+117.3 mi
279.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Cle Elum
03h 56m from Spokane
Leave By
8:14 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Spokane and Mostly Sunny near Port Angeles.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spokane to Port Angeles?

The road trip is about 397.1 miles (639 km) and usually takes 07h 53m 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?

South Cle Elum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 198.2 miles from Spokane and 198.9 miles from Port Angeles.

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

The direct path is about 279.8 miles (450.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 117.3 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 $73.31 one way or $146.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 124.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Spokane and Mostly Sunny near Port Angeles.

Stop Ideas Near South Cle Elum

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Cle Elum, 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 South Cle Elum.

BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

51 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

52 mi away
11645 North Rd
RAIL

Columbia Station

55 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Stevens Pass, Washington

61 mi away
US Highway 2 at Summit Parking Lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spokane and Port Angeles. Straight-line distance: 279.8 mi (450.29 km).

Spokane

#1 Spokane

The second most populous city in Washington.

Population222,050
Coordinates47.6596600, -117.4290800
Altitude571
CountryUnited States
Port Angeles

#2 Port Angeles

City in Clallam County, Washington

Population20,381
Coordinates48.1181500, -123.4307400
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Start: Spokane (-117.42908, 47.65966)
End: Port Angeles (-123.43074, 48.11815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 639 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.01 gal
53.04 L · about $73.31
Round trip
$146.63
28.02 gal · 106.08 L
Estimated CO2
124.5 kg one way
Round trip: 249 kg / 549 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $73.31 $146.63
Mid-grade $5.57 $77.99 $155.99
Premium $5.77 $80.85 $161.70
Diesel $5.47 $76.59 $153.19

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Spokane and Port Angeles. The current time is 21:05:56.

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.