How far is Spokane, WA from Tonasket, WA?

The driving distance from Spokane, WA to Tonasket, WA is about 163 miles (262.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.4 miles (189 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 30m 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
163.03 mi
03h 45m
Flight
117.45 mi
189.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.45 mi
Kilometers
189.02 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.03 mi
Kilometers
262.37 km
Drive Time
03h 45m

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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 03h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tonasket
Wed, Apr 22, 11:24 PM PDT
Return by in Spokane
Thu, Apr 23, 3:09 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spokane
2026-04-22T19:39
Arrive Tonasket
Wed, Apr 22, 11:24 PM PDT
Route Timing
03h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:30 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
Grand Coulee
WA

City in Grant County, Washington, United States

From Spokane
81.3 mi
01h 52m
To Tonasket
81.6 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Wednesday

Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 to 22 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on US 2 West

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Sunset Highway

    24 m · 2 sec · West Sunset Highway

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary onto West Sunset Highway

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Sunset Highway

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Sunset Highway

    36 m · 2 sec · West Sunset Highway

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto West Sunset Highway

    1.7 mi · 4 min · West Sunset Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on West Sunset Highway

    123 m · 20 sec · West Sunset Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on West Sunset Highway

    12.5 mi · 19 min · West Sunset Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on East Broadway Avenue

    1 mi · 3 min · East Broadway Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Sunset Highway

    11.9 mi · 15 min · Sunset Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Morgan Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Morgan Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Sunset Highway

    19.7 mi · 25 min · Sunset Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on East Watson Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Watson Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Sunset Highway

    7.8 mi · 10 min · Sunset Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Avenue

    2392 ft · 1 min · Main Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on East Main Street

    837 ft · 24 sec · East Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Northwest Main Avenue

    1809 ft · 51 sec · Northwest Main Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on West Main Avenue

    1052 ft · 30 sec · West Main Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Sunset Highway

    1526 ft · 22 sec · Sunset Highway

  27. 27

    Turn right

    2901 ft · 41 sec

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    18.6 mi · 24 min

  29. 29

    Turn slight right onto Spokane Way

    1392 ft · 28 sec · Spokane Way

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Federal Avenue

    1626 ft · 35 sec · Federal Avenue

  31. 31

    Continue on Coulee Corridor

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Coulee Corridor

  32. 32

    Continue on State Route 155

    893 ft · 26 sec · State Route 155

  33. 33

    Continue on Columbia Avenue

    1169 ft · 36 sec · Columbia Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn right onto State Highway 155

    1290 ft · 27 sec · State Highway 155

  35. 35

    Turn left onto River Drive

    1.2 mi · 3 min · River Drive

  36. 36

    Continue on Coulee Corridor

    49.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Coulee Corridor

  37. 37

    Continue on Omak Avenue East

    3075 ft · 58 sec · Omak Avenue East

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Dayton Street

    1713 ft · 49 sec · Dayton Street

  39. 39

    At the end of the road, turn left

    23.7 mi · 31 min

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Whitcomb Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
40 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunset Highway
58.3 mi · 36%
Coulee Corridor
51.2 mi · 31%
West Sunset Highway
15.3 mi · 9%
US 2 West
3.87 mi · 2%
I 90 West
2.26 mi · 1%
River Drive
1.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Coulee Corridor

Continue on Coulee Corridor

49.6 mi · 01h 03m

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
03h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.6 mi
117.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grand Coulee
01h 52m from Spokane
Leave By
9:30 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Spokane and Chance Light Rain near Tonasket.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 163 miles (262.4 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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?

Grand Coulee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.3 miles from Spokane and 81.6 miles from Tonasket.

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

The direct path is about 117.4 miles (189 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.6 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 9:30 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.09 one way or $60.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Spokane and Chance Light Rain near Tonasket.

Stop Ideas Near Grand Coulee

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

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

BUS

Brewster, Washington

61 mi away
405 Highway 97
BUS

Okanagan, Washington

64 mi away
310 2nd Ave South
BUS

Omak, Washington

65 mi away
800 East Riverside Drive
BUS

Pateros, Washington

68 mi away
245 Lakeshore Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spokane and Tonasket. Straight-line distance: 117.45 mi (189.02 km).

Spokane

#1 Spokane

The second most populous city in Washington.

Population222,050
Coordinates47.6596600, -117.4290800
Altitude571
CountryUnited States
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#2 Tonasket

City in Okanogan County, Washington, United States

Population1,131
Coordinates48.7051500, -119.4395000
Altitude280
CountryUnited States
Start: Spokane (-117.42908, 47.65966)
End: Tonasket (-119.4395, 48.70515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 262 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.75 gal
21.78 L · about $30.09
Round trip
$60.18
11.5 gal · 43.56 L
Estimated CO2
51.1 kg one way
Round trip: 102.2 kg / 225 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $30.09 $60.18
Mid-grade $5.57 $32.01 $64.02
Premium $5.77 $33.18 $66.37
Diesel $5.47 $31.44 $62.87

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Spokane and Tonasket. The current time is 19:39:19.

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.