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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Flight Distance
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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.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Benton County, Washington.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
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.
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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 right to continue on Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
73.7 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 182 West, US 395 South: Richland, Pendleton
3076 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Lewis and Clark Trail
1.9 mi · 2 min · Lewis and Clark Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on Lewis and Clark Trail
3.8 mi · 5 min · Lewis and Clark Trail
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Continue on North US 395
1.1 mi · 2 min · North US 395
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Continue on Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
21.6 mi · 24 min · Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 14: Plymouth, Vancouver
1843 ft · 46 sec · Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
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Continue on Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
113.6 mi · 2 hr 15 min · Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
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Continue on East Steuben Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East Steuben Street
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Turn right onto Oak Street
796 ft · 27 sec · Oak Street
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Continue on State Route 141
1839 ft · 49 sec · State Route 141
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Continue on East Jewett Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · East Jewett Boulevard
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kennewick.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spokane and White Salmon. Straight-line distance: 234.03 mi (376.63 km).
#1 Spokane
The second most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 222,050 |
| Coordinates | 47.6596600, -117.4290800 |
| Altitude | 571 |
| Country | United States |
#2 White Salmon
City in Klickitat County, Washington, United States
| Population | 2,723 |
| Coordinates | 45.7276200, -121.4864600 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
End: White Salmon (-121.48646, 45.72762)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 448 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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