How far is Spokane, WA from Winlock, WA?

The driving distance from Spokane, WA to Winlock, WA is about 345.7 miles (556.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 271.4 miles (436.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
345.68 mi
06h 36m
Flight
271.43 mi
436.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
271.43 mi
Kilometers
436.82 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
345.68 mi
Kilometers
556.32 km
Drive Time
06h 36m

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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 06h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winlock
Thu, Apr 23, 9:54 AM PDT
Return by in Spokane
Thu, Apr 23, 4:31 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spokane
2026-04-23T03:17
Arrive Winlock
Thu, Apr 23, 9:54 AM PDT
Route Timing
06h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:37 PM to 2:07 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:46 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spokane
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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
Ellensburg
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States

From Spokane
172.5 mi
03h 18m
To Winlock
173.2 mi
03h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Thursday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 mph N
Destination
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spokane and Winlock.

  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 left

    110.3 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    30.2 mi · 33 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 west, North 1st Street

    96 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 12 west, North 1st Street

    1748 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    16.9 mi · 22 min

  16. 16

    Turn left

    118.9 mi · 2 hr 23 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit right toward I 5 South: Portland

    910 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 505: Winlock, Toledo

    2039 ft · 51 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto State Route 505

    2.6 mi · 5 min · State Route 505

  21. 21

    Continue on East Walnut Street

    1251 ft · 25 sec · East Walnut Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Walnut Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
169 mi · 49%
I 82 East
31.6 mi · 9%
US 12 west
17.3 mi · 5%
I 5 South
4.79 mi · 1%
State Route 505
2.63 mi · 1%
North Monroe Street
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

119 mi · 02h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 36m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+74.3 mi
271.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellensburg
03h 18m from Spokane
Leave By
10:46 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Spokane and Mostly Sunny near Winlock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spokane to Winlock?

The road trip is about 345.7 miles (556.3 km) and usually takes 06h 36m 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?

Ellensburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 172.5 miles from Spokane and 173.2 miles from Winlock.

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

The direct path is about 271.4 miles (436.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.3 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 PDT. 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 $63.84 one way or $127.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Spokane and Mostly Sunny near Winlock.

Stop Ideas Near Ellensburg

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

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

RAIL

Columbia Station

51 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Quincy, Washington

59 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

67 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

68 mi away
11645 North Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spokane and Winlock. Straight-line distance: 271.43 mi (436.82 km).

Spokane

#1 Spokane

The second most populous city in Washington.

Population222,050
Coordinates47.6596600, -117.4290800
Altitude571
CountryUnited States
Winlock

#2 Winlock

City in Lewis County, Washington, United States

Population1,490
Coordinates46.4912200, -122.9379000
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: Spokane (-117.42908, 47.65966)
End: Winlock (-122.9379, 46.49122)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 556 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.2 gal
46.17 L · about $63.84
Round trip
$127.69
24.4 gal · 92.34 L
Estimated CO2
108.4 kg one way
Round trip: 216.8 kg / 478 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $63.84 $127.69
Mid-grade $5.57 $67.92 $135.83
Premium $5.77 $70.41 $140.81
Diesel $5.47 $66.70 $133.39

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 Winlock. The current time is 03:17:45.

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.