How far is Spokane, WA from West Lake Stevens, WA?
The driving distance from Spokane, WA to West Lake Stevens, WA is about 301.7 miles (485.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 217.9 miles (350.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 23m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
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City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spokane and West Lake Stevens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spokane and West Lake Stevens.
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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
211 mi · 3 hr 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405: Renton, Everett
1138 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Everett, Bellevue
2439 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
8.1 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right
3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 522: Bothell, Woodinville
1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on WA 522 East: Woodinville
1440 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 9 North: Snohomish, Arlington
1428 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto State Route 9
5.7 mi · 10 min · State Route 9
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Continue on State Route 9
5.3 mi · 8 min · State Route 9
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 9
25 m · 2 sec · State Route 9
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 9
2.8 mi · 4 min · State Route 9
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 9
30 m · 2 sec · State Route 9
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 9
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Route 9
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Turn right onto 4th Street Southeast
121 m · 23 sec · 4th Street Southeast
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Turn left onto 95th Drive
584 ft · 28 sec · 95th Drive
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Turn right onto 96th Drive Southeast
9 m · 1 sec · 96th Drive Southeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 96th Drive Southeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spokane and West Lake Stevens.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 90 West
Keep slight left
211 mi · 03h 50m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Spokane and Mostly Sunny near West Lake Stevens.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spokane to West Lake Stevens?
The road trip is about 301.7 miles (485.5 km) and usually takes 05h 41m 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?
Kittitas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.6 miles from Spokane and 151.1 miles from West Lake Stevens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 217.9 miles (350.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 83.8 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 5:36 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $55.68 one way or $111.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Spokane and Mostly Sunny near West Lake Stevens.
Stop Ideas Near Kittitas
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 Kittitas.
Columbia Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spokane and West Lake Stevens. Straight-line distance: 217.95 mi (350.75 km).
#1 Spokane
The second most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 222,050 |
| Coordinates | 47.6596600, -117.4290800 |
| Altitude | 571 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Lake Stevens
City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States of America
| Population | 21,047 |
| Coordinates | 47.9934300, -122.1018000 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Lake Stevens (-122.1018, 47.99343)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 485 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 45m |
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 | $55.68 | $111.36 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $59.23 | $118.47 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $61.40 | $122.81 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $58.17 | $116.34 |
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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