How far is Spokane, WA from White Salmon, WA?

The driving distance from Spokane, WA to White Salmon, WA is about 278.2 miles (447.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 234 miles (376.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 45m 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
278.25 mi
05h 22m
Flight
234.03 mi
376.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
234.03 mi
Kilometers
376.63 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
278.25 mi
Kilometers
447.8 km
Drive Time
05h 22m

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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 05h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in White Salmon
Thu, Apr 23, 2:28 AM PDT
Return by in Spokane
Thu, Apr 23, 7:51 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spokane
2026-04-22T21:05
Arrive White Salmon
Thu, Apr 23, 2:28 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:23 AM to 1:23 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
6:14 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
Kennewick
WA

The second most populous city in Benton County, Washington.

From Spokane
138.9 mi
02h 41m
To White Salmon
139.3 mi
02h 41m

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
56°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spokane and White Salmon.

  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 right to continue on Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway

    73.7 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 182 West, US 395 South: Richland, Pendleton

    3076 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Lewis and Clark Trail

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Lewis and Clark Trail

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Lewis and Clark Trail

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Lewis and Clark Trail

  14. 14

    Continue on North US 395

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North US 395

  15. 15

    Continue on Lewis and Clark Trail Highway

    21.6 mi · 24 min · Lewis and Clark Trail Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 14: Plymouth, Vancouver

    1843 ft · 46 sec · Lewis and Clark Trail Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Lewis and Clark Trail Highway

    113.6 mi · 2 hr 15 min · Lewis and Clark Trail Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on East Steuben Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Steuben Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    796 ft · 27 sec · Oak Street

  20. 20

    Continue on State Route 141

    1839 ft · 49 sec · State Route 141

  21. 21

    Continue on East Jewett Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Jewett Boulevard

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Jewett Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
135 mi · 49%
Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
73.7 mi · 26%
I 90 West
58.9 mi · 21%
Lewis and Clark Trail
5.68 mi · 2%
North US 395
1.08 mi
East Jewett Boulevard
0.97 mi
Longest Stretch

Lewis and Clark Trail Highway

Continue on Lewis and Clark Trail Highway

114 mi · 02h 15m

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
05h 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.2 mi
234 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kennewick
02h 41m from Spokane
Leave By
6:14 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Spokane and Light Rain Likely near White Salmon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spokane to White Salmon?

The road trip is about 278.2 miles (447.8 km) and usually takes 05h 22m 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?

Kennewick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.9 miles from Spokane and 139.3 miles from White Salmon.

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

The direct path is about 234 miles (376.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.2 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 6:14 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.39 one way or $102.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Spokane and Light Rain Likely near White Salmon.

Stop Ideas Near Kennewick

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

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

RAIL

Pasco Intermodal Train Station

5 mi away
535 North 1st Avenue
BUS

Walla Walla, WA

63 mi away
108 West Main Street
BUS

Pendleton, Oregon

66 mi away
320 SW Court Street
BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

99 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spokane and White Salmon. Straight-line distance: 234.03 mi (376.63 km).

Spokane

#1 Spokane

The second most populous city in Washington.

Population222,050
Coordinates47.6596600, -117.4290800
Altitude571
CountryUnited States
White Salmon

#2 White Salmon

City in Klickitat County, Washington, United States

Population2,723
Coordinates45.7276200, -121.4864600
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: Spokane (-117.42908, 47.65966)
End: White Salmon (-121.48646, 45.72762)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 448 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.82 gal
37.17 L · about $51.39
Round trip
$102.78
19.64 gal · 74.34 L
Estimated CO2
87.3 kg one way
Round trip: 174.5 kg / 385 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $51.39 $102.78
Mid-grade $5.57 $54.67 $109.34
Premium $5.77 $56.67 $113.34
Diesel $5.47 $53.69 $107.37

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 White Salmon. The current time is 21:05:40.

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.