How far is Spokane, WA from Zillah, WA?
The driving distance from Spokane, WA to Zillah, WA is about 197.3 miles (317.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 159.2 miles (256.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 37m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Franklin County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spokane and Zillah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spokane and Zillah.
-
1
Start on South Gorge Trail
48 m · 21 sec · South Gorge Trail
-
2
Turn right
8 m · 9 sec
-
3
Turn left onto West Main Avenue
141 m · 20 sec · West Main Avenue
-
4
Turn right onto North Monroe Street
2139 ft · 1 min · North Monroe Street
-
5
Turn slight right onto West Freeway Avenue
643 ft · 18 sec · West Freeway Avenue
-
6
Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway Avenue
57 m · 5 sec · West Freeway Avenue
-
7
Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West: Seattle
1245 ft · 30 sec
-
8
Merge slight left
2 mi · 3 min
-
9
Keep slight left
56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min
-
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
Take the exit slight right toward I 182 West, US 395 South: Richland, Pendleton
3076 ft · 1 min
-
12
Merge slight left onto Lewis and Clark Trail
1.9 mi · 2 min · Lewis and Clark Trail
-
13
Keep slight left to continue on I 182, US 12
11.8 mi · 13 min
-
14
Keep slight right to continue on I 82 West, US 12 West: Prosser, Yakima
48.3 mi · 52 min
-
15
Take the exit slight right toward Division Road – Zillah
2128 ft · 53 sec
-
16
Turn right onto Yakima Valley Highway
84 m · 11 sec · Yakima Valley Highway
-
17
Turn left onto 1st Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · 1st Avenue
-
18
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spokane and Zillah.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
73.7 mi · 01h 19m
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 Chance Light Rain near Zillah.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spokane to Zillah?
The road trip is about 197.3 miles (317.6 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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?
Connell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.5 miles from Spokane and 98.9 miles from Zillah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 159.2 miles (256.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.1 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 9:44 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.42 one way or $72.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Spokane and Chance Light Rain near Zillah.
Stop Ideas Near Connell
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 Connell.
Pasco Intermodal Train Station
Moses Lake, Washington
Ritzville, Washington
Walla Walla, WA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spokane and Zillah. Straight-line distance: 159.2 mi (256.21 km).
#1 Spokane
The second most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 222,050 |
| Coordinates | 47.6596600, -117.4290800 |
| Altitude | 571 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Zillah
City in Washington
| Population | 3,135 |
| Coordinates | 46.4020700, -120.2620000 |
| Altitude | 249 |
| Country | United States |
End: Zillah (-120.262, 46.40207)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 318 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.23 | $36.42 | $72.84 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $38.75 | $77.49 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $40.17 | $80.33 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $38.05 | $76.10 |
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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.