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.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 32m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
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.
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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 left
186.1 mi · 3 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 468th Avenue Southeast
1709 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto 468th Avenue Southeast
107 m · 14 sec · 468th Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto Southeast North Bend Way
1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast North Bend Way
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Turn left onto Snoqualmie Valley Trail
555 ft · 1 min · Snoqualmie Valley Trail
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to George.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spokane and Tanner. Straight-line distance: 201.63 mi (324.5 km).
#1 Spokane
The second most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 222,050 |
| Coordinates | 47.6596600, -117.4290800 |
| Altitude | 571 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tanner
Town in Washington
| Population | 1,018 |
| Coordinates | 47.4753800, -121.7462200 |
| Altitude | 159 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tanner (-121.74622, 47.47538)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 399 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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