How far is Spokane, WA from Williams, CA?
The driving distance from Spokane, WA to Williams, CA is about 640.1 miles (1030.2 km), with a travel time of about 13h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 467.5 miles (752.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 26h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 13h 05m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Wasco County, Oregon, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spokane and Williams.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spokane and Williams.
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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
33.4 mi · 38 min · Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 84 West: Portland
3223 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Old Oregon Trail Highway
11.3 mi · 12 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway
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Continue on Columbia River Highway
62.9 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Columbia River Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 97: Yakima, Bend
1274 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Sherman Highway
55.5 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Sherman Highway
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Continue on E Street
2151 ft · 53 sec · E Street
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Turn straight onto Sherman Highway
12.3 mi · 17 min · Sherman Highway
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Continue on The Dalles-California Highway
24.6 mi · 29 min · The Dalles-California Highway
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Continue on Northeast 6th Street
1259 ft · 33 sec · Northeast 6th Street
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Turn left onto 4th Street
81 m · 12 sec · 4th Street
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Continue on Southwest 4th Street
1 mi · 3 min · Southwest 4th Street
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Continue on The Dalles-California Highway
26.1 mi · 38 min · The Dalles-California Highway
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Turn right onto Southwest Veterans Way
153 m · 14 sec · Southwest Veterans Way
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Turn left onto Southwest Canal Boulevard
1591 ft · 47 sec · Southwest Canal Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southwest Canal Boulevard
18 m · 1 sec · Southwest Canal Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Southwest Canal Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · Southwest Canal Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southwest Canal Boulevard
34 m · 2 sec · Southwest Canal Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Southwest Canal Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Southwest Canal Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southwest Canal Boulevard
38 m · 3 sec · Southwest Canal Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Southwest Canal Boulevard
3.8 mi · 7 min · Southwest Canal Boulevard
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Continue on Old Bend Redmond Highway
3.5 mi · 6 min · Old Bend Redmond Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Bend Redmond Highway
37 m · 3 sec · Old Bend Redmond Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Bend Redmond Highway
3.1 mi · 5 min · Old Bend Redmond Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway
84 m · 4 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · McKenzie-Bend Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway
40 m · 2 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway
2131 ft · 36 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway
36 m · 2 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway
1.3 km · 58 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
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Turn straight onto Northeast 3rd Street
134 m · 13 sec · Northeast 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Empire Avenue
821 ft · 21 sec · Empire Avenue
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Take the exit right
1333 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bend Parkway
5.5 mi · 9 min · Bend Parkway
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Continue on The Dalles-California Highway
134.9 mi · 2 hr 42 min · The Dalles-California Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 66, OR 140: Lakeview, Medford
1527 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left
27 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Greensprings Drive
1110 ft · 14 sec · Greensprings Drive
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Continue on Southside Expressway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Southside Expressway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southside Expressway
45 m · 2 sec · Southside Expressway
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Exit the roundabout onto Southside Expressway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Southside Expressway
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Turn right onto Klamath Falls-Malin Highway
14.8 mi · 22 min · Klamath Falls-Malin Highway
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Continue on Hatfield Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Hatfield Highway
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Continue on Lava Beds Highway
32.5 mi · 38 min · Lava Beds Highway
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Turn straight
546 ft · 9 sec
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Merge slight left
22.4 mi · 26 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
18.9 mi · 22 min
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Route 395
14.1 mi · 16 min · Route 395
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Turn right
594 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto County Road 189
1.7 mi · 7 min · County Road 189
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Turn right onto County Road 151
1.3 km · 3 min · County Road 151
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 151
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spokane and Williams.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
The Dalles-California Highway
Continue on The Dalles-California Highway
135 mi · 02h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Cloudy then Light Rain leaving Spokane and Mostly Cloudy near Williams.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spokane to Williams?
The road trip is about 640.1 miles (1030.2 km) and usually takes 13h 05m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Antelope is a useful midpoint, sitting about 319.4 miles from Spokane and 320.7 miles from Williams.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 467.5 miles (752.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 172.6 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 7:30 AM PST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $113.67 one way or $227.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 200.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Light Rain around Spokane and Mostly Cloudy near Williams.
Stop Ideas Near Antelope
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 Antelope.
Redmond Airport, Oregon
Redmond, Oregon
Wishram
The Dalles, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spokane and Williams. Straight-line distance: 467.54 mi (752.43 km).
#1 Spokane
The second most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 222,050 |
| Coordinates | 47.6596600, -117.4290800 |
| Altitude | 571 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Williams
Situated in the high desert environment of northeastern California at an elevation of 4426 feet, this historical settlement lies within Modoc County near the Nevada border.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.2632300, -120.5291200 |
| Altitude | 1349 |
| Country | United States |
End: Williams (-120.52912, 41.26323)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1030 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 21h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 16h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 59m |
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 | $5.03 | $113.67 | $227.35 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $119.46 | $238.91 |
| Premium | $5.55 | $125.46 | $250.93 |
| Diesel | $7.16 | $161.79 | $323.58 |
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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