How far is Spokane, WA from Pullman, WA?

The driving distance from Spokane, WA to Pullman, WA is about 74.9 miles (120.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.2 miles (104.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
74.86 mi
01h 41m
Flight
65.21 mi
104.94 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.21 mi
Kilometers
104.94 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.86 mi
Kilometers
120.48 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pullman
Thu, Apr 23, 1:46 AM PDT
Return by in Spokane
Thu, Apr 23, 3:28 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spokane
2026-04-23T00:04
Arrive Pullman
Thu, Apr 23, 1:46 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:06 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spokane
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Rosalia
WA

Town in Washington

From Spokane
37.4 mi
00h 50m
To Pullman
37.5 mi
00h 50m

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
54°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.1 km · 53 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 195 South: Colfax, Pullman

    70.8 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Davis Way

    96 m · 5 sec · Davis Way

  11. 11

    Continue on Davis Way

    1 km · 51 sec · Davis Way

  12. 12

    Continue on Northwest Davis Way

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Northwest Davis Way

  13. 13

    Continue on Northeast Olsen Street

    109 m · 17 sec · Northeast Olsen Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Northeast Kamiaken Street

    112 m · 15 sec · Northeast Kamiaken Street

  15. 15

    Turn left

    27 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 195 South
70.8 mi · 95%
Northwest Davis Way
1.58 mi · 2%
I 90 West
0.95 mi · 1%
Davis Way
0.69 mi · 1%
North Monroe Street
0.41 mi · 1%
West Freeway Avenue
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

US 195 South

Take the exit slight right toward US 195 South: Colfax, Pullman

70.8 mi · 01h 34m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
65.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rosalia
00h 50m from Spokane
Leave By
3:06 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Spokane and Chance Rain Showers near Pullman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 74.9 miles (120.5 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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 37.4 miles from Spokane and 37.5 miles from Pullman.

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

The direct path is about 65.2 miles (104.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 3:06 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.82 one way or $27.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Spokane and Chance Rain Showers near Pullman.

Stop Ideas Near Rosalia

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Rosalia and the surrounding midpoint area.
Oakesdale City Park
Scenic stop 7 mi away

Oakesdale City Park

Oakesdale , WA
206 Steptoe Ave, Oakesdale, WA 99158
Rating 4.3/5 9 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 6.1 mi away

Malden City Hall

Malden , WA
204 W Moreland Ave, Malden, WA 99149
Rating 2.0/5 1 reviews City government office
Homestead General Store
Nearby stop 14.9 mi away

Homestead General Store

Tekoa , WA
116 N Crosby St, Tekoa, WA 99033
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews Antique store

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rosalia.

BUS

Colfax, Washington

40 mi away
610 South Main St.
RAIL

Spokane Intermodal Center

47 mi away
221 W. 1st Avenue
BUS

Pullman, Washington

57 mi away
1002 Northwest Nye St.
BUS

Moscow, Idaho

63 mi away
120 West 6th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spokane and Pullman. Straight-line distance: 65.21 mi (104.94 km).

Spokane

#1 Spokane

The second most populous city in Washington.

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

#2 Pullman

City in eastern Washington

Population34,336
Coordinates46.7312700, -117.1796200
Altitude717
CountryUnited States
Start: Spokane (-117.42908, 47.65966)
End: Pullman (-117.17962, 46.73127)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.64 gal
10 L · about $13.82
Round trip
$27.63
5.28 gal · 20 L
Estimated CO2
23.5 kg one way
Round trip: 46.9 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $13.82 $27.63
Mid-grade $5.57 $14.70 $29.39
Premium $5.77 $15.24 $30.47
Diesel $5.47 $14.43 $28.87

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 Pullman. The current time is 00:04:49.

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.