How far is Spokane, WA from Tanner, WA?

The driving distance from Spokane, WA to Tanner, WA is about 247.7 miles (398.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 201.6 miles (324.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
247.73 mi
04h 32m
Flight
201.63 mi
324.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
201.63 mi
Kilometers
324.5 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
247.73 mi
Kilometers
398.69 km
Drive Time
04h 32m

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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 04h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tanner
Sun, Apr 19, 9:07 AM PDT
Return by in Spokane
Sun, Apr 19, 1:40 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spokane
2026-04-19T04:34
Arrive Tanner
Sun, Apr 19, 9:07 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 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
7:54 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
George
WA

City in Washington, USA

From Spokane
123.6 mi
02h 16m
To Tanner
124.1 mi
02h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph SE
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    186.1 mi · 3 hr 22 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward 468th Avenue Southeast

    1709 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 468th Avenue Southeast

    107 m · 14 sec · 468th Avenue Southeast

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Southeast North Bend Way

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast North Bend Way

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Snoqualmie Valley Trail

    555 ft · 1 min · Snoqualmie Valley Trail

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Snoqualmie Valley Trail

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
245 mi · 99%
Southeast North Bend Way
1.63 mi · 1%
North Monroe Street
0.41 mi
468th Avenue Southeast
0.39 mi
West Freeway Avenue
0.16 mi
Snoqualmie Valley Trail
0.11 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Keep slight left

186 mi · 03h 22m

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
04h 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.1 mi
201.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
George
02h 16m from Spokane
Leave By
7:54 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Spokane and Chance Light Rain near Tanner.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 247.7 miles (398.7 km) and usually takes 04h 32m 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?

George is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.6 miles from Spokane and 124.1 miles from Tanner.

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

The direct path is about 201.6 miles (324.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.1 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 7:54 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.74 one way or $91.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Spokane and Chance Light Rain near Tanner.

Stop Ideas Near George

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around George, 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 George.

BUS

Quincy, Washington

18 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Ephrata, WA

34 mi away
1352 Basin Street SW
RAIL

Ephrata

36 mi away
24 Alder St NW
BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

46 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spokane and Tanner. Straight-line distance: 201.63 mi (324.5 km).

Spokane

#1 Spokane

The second most populous city in Washington.

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

#2 Tanner

Town in Washington

Population1,018
Coordinates47.4753800, -121.7462200
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Start: Spokane (-117.42908, 47.65966)
End: Tanner (-121.74622, 47.47538)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 399 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.74 gal
33.09 L · about $45.74
Round trip
$91.47
17.48 gal · 66.18 L
Estimated CO2
77.7 kg one way
Round trip: 155.3 kg / 342 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $45.74 $91.47
Mid-grade $5.57 $48.66 $97.31
Premium $5.77 $50.44 $100.88
Diesel $5.47 $47.78 $95.56

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Spokane and Tanner. The current time is 04:34:41.

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.