How far is Sumas, WA from Spokane, WA?
The driving distance from Sumas, WA to Spokane, WA is about 384.3 miles (618.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 240.6 miles (387.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 35m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 17m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Kittitas County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sumas and Spokane.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sumas and Spokane.
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Start on Cherry Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Cherry Street
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Continue on Easterbrook Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Easterbrook Road
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Continue on East Badger Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · East Badger Road
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Turn left onto Nooksack Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · Nooksack Road
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Turn right onto West Columbia Street
1749 ft · 29 sec · West Columbia Street
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Continue on East Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Everson Road
2407 ft · 41 sec · Everson Road
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Turn straight onto Kale Street
1063 ft · 18 sec · Kale Street
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Turn straight onto Mead Avenue
2351 ft · 54 sec · Mead Avenue
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Continue on Everson Goshen Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Everson Goshen Road
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Continue on Everson Goshen Road
6.1 mi · 9 min · Everson Goshen Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Mount Baker Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Mount Baker Highway
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Continue on East Sunset Drive
2.4 mi · 5 min · East Sunset Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 South
781 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
71.7 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right
17.1 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Spokane, Seattle
2527 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Spokane
2797 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
267.7 mi · 4 hr 51 min
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Merge slight right
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Maple Street, Lincoln Street, Walnut Street
1203 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on West 5th Avenue
117 m · 13 sec · West 5th Avenue
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Turn straight onto West Freeway Avenue
1151 ft · 33 sec · West Freeway Avenue
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Continue on West 4th Avenue
1027 ft · 31 sec · West 4th Avenue
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Continue on West 4th Avenue
51 m · 5 sec · West 4th Avenue
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Continue on South Lincoln Street
2275 ft · 1 min · South Lincoln Street
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Turn left onto West Main Avenue
846 ft · 35 sec · West Main Avenue
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Turn right
8 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto South Gorge Trail
48 m · 17 sec · South Gorge Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Gorge Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sumas and Spokane.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 90 East
Merge slight left
268 mi · 04h 51m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Sumas and Rain near Spokane.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sumas to Spokane?
The road trip is about 384.3 miles (618.5 km) and usually takes 06h 17m 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?
Cle Elum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 192.1 miles from Sumas and 192.3 miles from Spokane.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 240.6 miles (387.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 143.7 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 $70.96 one way or $141.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 120.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Sumas and Rain near Spokane.
Stop Ideas Near Cle Elum
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 Cle Elum.
Leavenworth, Washington
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sumas and Spokane. Straight-line distance: 240.61 mi (387.23 km).
#1 Sumas
Small city in Washington
| Population | 1,629 |
| Coordinates | 49.0001200, -122.2648800 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Spokane
The second most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 222,050 |
| Coordinates | 47.6596600, -117.4290800 |
| Altitude | 571 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Main Avenue (-117.429081, 47.659029)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 618 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 47m |
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 | $70.96 | $141.92 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $75.49 | $150.98 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $78.25 | $156.51 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $74.13 | $148.27 |
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
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