How far is Spokane, WA from Steilacoom, WA?

The driving distance from Spokane, WA to Steilacoom, WA is about 303.2 miles (488 km), with a travel time of about 05h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 244.2 miles (393 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 35m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
303.2 mi
05h 47m
Flight
244.19 mi
392.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
244.19 mi
Kilometers
392.99 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
303.2 mi
Kilometers
487.96 km
Drive Time
05h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Steilacoom
Sun, May 31, 4:20 AM PDT
Return by in Spokane
Sun, May 31, 10:08 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spokane
2026-05-30T22:32
Arrive Steilacoom
Sun, May 31, 4:20 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:48 AM to 1:48 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
5:24 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
151.3 mi
02h 53m
To Steilacoom
151.9 mi
02h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 2:00 PM PDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
64°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 1:00 PM PDT
Wind
3 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward South 72 Street, South 84 Street

    1354 ft · 33 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on South 72nd Street, South 84th Street

    1729 ft · 49 sec

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Tacoma Mall Boulevard

    3077 ft · 1 min · Tacoma Mall Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South 84th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South 84th Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South Tacoma Way

    1440 ft · 37 sec · South Tacoma Way

  25. 25

    Turn slight right

    68 m · 8 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Steilacoom Boulevard Southwest

    5.3 mi · 11 min · Steilacoom Boulevard Southwest

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Puyallup Street

    93 m · 10 sec · Puyallup Street

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Rainier Street

    2393 ft · 1 min · Rainier Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rainier Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
254 mi · 84%
State Route 18
26.7 mi · 9%
I 5 South
12.2 mi · 4%
Steilacoom Boulevard Southwest
5.35 mi · 2%
South 84th Street
0.81 mi
Tacoma Mall Boulevard
0.58 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 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59 mi
244.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kittitas
02h 53m from Spokane
Leave By
5:24 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Spokane and Mostly Sunny near Steilacoom.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 303.2 miles (488 km) and usually takes 05h 47m 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 151.3 miles from Spokane and 151.9 miles from Steilacoom.

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

The direct path is about 244.2 miles (393 km), while the road route adds roughly 59 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 5:24 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $55.99 one way or $111.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Spokane and Mostly Sunny near Steilacoom.

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 Steilacoom. Straight-line distance: 244.19 mi (392.99 km).

Spokane

#1 Spokane

The second most populous city in Washington.

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

#2 Steilacoom

Town in Washington, United States

Population6,416
Coordinates47.1698200, -122.6026300
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Spokane (-117.42908, 47.65966)
End: Steilacoom (-122.60263, 47.16982)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 488 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 03m
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
10.7 gal
40.5 L · about $55.99
Round trip
$111.99
21.4 gal · 81 L
Estimated CO2
95.1 kg one way
Round trip: 190.2 kg / 419 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $55.99 $111.99
Mid-grade $5.57 $59.57 $119.13
Premium $5.77 $61.75 $123.50
Diesel $5.47 $58.50 $116.99

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Spokane and Steilacoom. The current time is 22:32:37.

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.