How far is Spokane, WA from Spanaway, WA?

The driving distance from Spokane, WA to Spanaway, WA is about 302.7 miles (487.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 237.2 miles (381.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
302.68 mi
05h 44m
Flight
237.26 mi
381.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
237.26 mi
Kilometers
381.83 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
302.68 mi
Kilometers
487.12 km
Drive Time
05h 44m

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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 05h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spanaway
Sun, May 3, 3:52 PM PDT
Return by in Spokane
Sun, May 3, 9:36 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spokane
2026-05-03T10:07
Arrive Spanaway
Sun, May 3, 3:52 PM PDT
Route Timing
05h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:45 AM to 1:45 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
5:30 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
Kittitas
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States

From Spokane
151.1 mi
02h 52m
To Spanaway
151.6 mi
02h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 12:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 mph N
Destination
52°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 12:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    24.2 mi · 31 min · State Route 18

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 167: Renton, Puyallup

    1109 ft · 19 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 167 South: Puyallup, West Valley Highway

    1523 ft · 26 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on WA 167 South: Puyallup

    970 ft · 25 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    7.9 mi · 10 min · Valley Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 512 West, WA 161 South: Puyallup, Olympia

    1.5 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    9.1 mi · 11 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 7: Parkland, Spanaway, Pacific Avenue

    1104 ft · 32 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 108th Street South

    656 ft · 19 sec · 108th Street South

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Pacific Avenue South

    3.9 mi · 9 min · Pacific Avenue South

  24. 24

    Continue on Pacific Avenue South

    52 m · 6 sec · Pacific Avenue South

  25. 25

    Turn right

    16 m · 4 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
254 mi · 84%
State Route 18
24.2 mi · 8%
WA 512 West
10.1 mi · 3%
Valley Freeway
7.92 mi · 3%
Pacific Avenue South
3.91 mi · 1%
WA 167 South
0.47 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

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 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.5 mi
237.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kittitas
02h 52m from Spokane
Leave By
5:30 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Spokane and Clear near Spanaway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 302.7 miles (487.1 km) and usually takes 05h 44m 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?

Kittitas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.1 miles from Spokane and 151.6 miles from Spanaway.

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

The direct path is about 237.2 miles (381.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.5 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 5:30 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $55.89 one way or $111.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Spokane and Clear near Spanaway.

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 Spanaway. Straight-line distance: 237.26 mi (381.83 km).

Spokane

#1 Spokane

The second most populous city in Washington.

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

#2 Spanaway

Census designated place

Population27,227
Coordinates47.1039900, -122.4345700
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Start: Spokane (-117.42908, 47.65966)
End: Spanaway (-122.43457, 47.10399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 487 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.68 gal
40.43 L · about $55.89
Round trip
$111.78
21.36 gal · 80.86 L
Estimated CO2
94.9 kg one way
Round trip: 189.8 kg / 418 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $55.89 $111.78
Mid-grade $5.57 $59.46 $118.91
Premium $5.77 $61.63 $123.27
Diesel $5.47 $58.39 $116.78

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Spokane and Spanaway. The current time is 10:07:18.

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.