How far is Spokane, WA from Vashon, WA?
The driving distance from Spokane, WA to Vashon, WA is about 294.2 miles (473.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 235 miles (378.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 48m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Washington, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spokane and Vashon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spokane and Vashon.
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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
218.7 mi · 4 hr
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Take the exit slight left toward I 5 South: Portland, Tacoma
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward West Seattle Bridge, Columbian Way
784 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Spokane Street, West Seattle Bridge
2068 ft · 50 sec
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Continue on West Seattle Bridge
2.2 mi · 4 min · West Seattle Bridge
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Continue on Fauntleroy Way Southwest
3.7 mi · 11 min · Fauntleroy Way Southwest
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Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Barton Street
52 m · 3 sec · Southwest Barton Street
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Turn slight right onto Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal
718 ft · 12 sec · Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal
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Turn straight onto Fauntleroy - Vashon Island Ferry
3.4 mi · 20 min · Fauntleroy - Vashon Island Ferry
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Continue on Ferry Dock
888 ft · 1 min · Ferry Dock
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Turn right onto 103rd Avenue Southwest
1.2 km · 2 min · 103rd Avenue Southwest
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Vashon Highway Southwest
3.8 mi · 7 min · Vashon Highway Southwest
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Turn left onto Southwest Bank Road
49 m · 7 sec · Southwest Bank Road
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Turn right onto 98th Place Southwest
8 m · 1 sec · 98th Place Southwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 98th Place Southwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spokane and Vashon.
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
219 mi · 04h 00m
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 Vashon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spokane to Vashon?
The road trip is about 294.2 miles (473.5 km) and usually takes 05h 54m 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 146.8 miles from Spokane and 147.4 miles from Vashon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 235 miles (378.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.2 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 5:12 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $54.32 one way or $108.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Spokane and Chance Light Rain near Vashon.
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 Vashon. Straight-line distance: 235.01 mi (378.21 km).
#1 Spokane
The second most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 222,050 |
| Coordinates | 47.6596600, -117.4290800 |
| Altitude | 571 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Vashon
Town on Vashon Island in King County, Washington, United States
| Population | 10,624 |
| Coordinates | 47.4473200, -122.4598500 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vashon (-122.45985, 47.44732)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 474 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 40m |
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 | $54.32 | $108.64 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $57.79 | $115.57 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $59.90 | $119.81 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $56.75 | $113.49 |
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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