How far is Spokane, WA from Sunnyside, WA?
The driving distance from Spokane, WA to Sunnyside, WA is about 342.6 miles (551.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 272.6 miles (438.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 11m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spokane and Sunnyside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spokane and Sunnyside.
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Start on South Gorge Trail
48 m · 21 sec · South Gorge Trail
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Turn right
8 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto West Main Avenue
141 m · 20 sec · West Main Avenue
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Turn right onto North Monroe Street
2139 ft · 1 min · North Monroe Street
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Turn slight right onto West Freeway Avenue
643 ft · 18 sec · West Freeway Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway Avenue
57 m · 5 sec · West Freeway Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West: Seattle
1245 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left
56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
73.7 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 182 West, US 395 South: Richland, Pendleton
3076 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Lewis and Clark Trail
1.9 mi · 2 min · Lewis and Clark Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on Lewis and Clark Trail
3.8 mi · 5 min · Lewis and Clark Trail
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Continue on North US 395
1.1 mi · 2 min · North US 395
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Continue on Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
33.4 mi · 38 min · Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 84 West: Portland
3223 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Old Oregon Trail Highway
11.3 mi · 12 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway
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Continue on Columbia River Highway
122.6 mi · 2 hr 14 min · Columbia River Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cascade Locks
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Bridge of the Gods
1.1 km · 3 min · Bridge of the Gods
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Evergreen Highway
19.9 mi · 28 min · Evergreen Highway
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Continue on Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lewis and Clark Highway
45 m · 2 sec · Lewis and Clark Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Lewis and Clark Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · Lewis and Clark Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Washougal River Road
4 m · 1 sec · Washougal River Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Washougal River Road
1.4 mi · 4 min · Washougal River Road
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Continue on Southeast Washougal River Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Southeast Washougal River Road
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Turn left onto Southeast Blair Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Southeast Blair Road
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Turn right onto Northeast Reilly Road
1 km · 57 sec · Northeast Reilly Road
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Continue on Northeast 292nd Avenue
1341 ft · 25 sec · Northeast 292nd Avenue
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Turn right onto Northeast Stauffer Road
42 m · 4 sec · Northeast Stauffer Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northeast Stauffer Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spokane and Sunnyside.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Columbia River Highway
Continue on Columbia River Highway
123 mi · 02h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Spokane and Partly Sunny near Sunnyside.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spokane to Sunnyside?
The road trip is about 342.6 miles (551.3 km) and usually takes 06h 35m 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?
Finley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 171 miles from Spokane and 171.6 miles from Sunnyside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 272.6 miles (438.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 70 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 $63.27 one way or $126.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Spokane and Partly Sunny near Sunnyside.
Stop Ideas Near Finley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Finley.
Pasco Intermodal Train Station
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Moses Lake, Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spokane and Sunnyside. Straight-line distance: 272.61 mi (438.73 km).
#1 Spokane
The second most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 222,050 |
| Coordinates | 47.6596600, -117.4290800 |
| Altitude | 571 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sunnyside
City in Washington, United States
| Population | 16,924 |
| Coordinates | 45.6437300, -122.3720400 |
| Altitude | 121 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sunnyside (-122.37204, 45.64373)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 551 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.23 | $63.27 | $126.53 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $67.31 | $134.61 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $69.77 | $139.54 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $66.10 | $132.19 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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