How far is Sumner, WA from Spokane, WA?

The driving distance from Sumner, WA to Spokane, WA is about 288.1 miles (463.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 227 miles (365.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
288.14 mi
04h 36m
Flight
227.04 mi
365.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
227.04 mi
Kilometers
365.39 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
288.14 mi
Kilometers
463.72 km
Drive Time
04h 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 04h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spokane
Fri, Apr 24, 2:18 AM PDT
Return by in Sumner
Fri, Apr 24, 6:55 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sumner
2026-04-23T21:42
Arrive Spokane
Fri, Apr 24, 2:18 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:46 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sumner
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
George
WA

City in Washington, USA

From Sumner
143.9 mi
02h 18m
To Spokane
144.2 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph WNW
Destination
60°F
Thursday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    17 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1019 ft · 39 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Traffic Avenue

    1927 ft · 52 sec · Traffic Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward WA 410 West: Tacoma, Seattle

    1243 ft · 19 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    93 m · 5 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on WA 167 North: Seattle

    1749 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Valley Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 East: Auburn

    1.6 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    24.1 mi · 31 min · State Route 18

  10. 10

    Continue on Snoqualmie Parkway

    656 ft · 8 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Spokane

    3019 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    251.7 mi · 4 hr 32 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Maple Street, Lincoln Street, Walnut Street

    1203 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on West 5th Avenue

    117 m · 13 sec · West 5th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto West Freeway Avenue

    1151 ft · 33 sec · West Freeway Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on West 4th Avenue

    1027 ft · 31 sec · West 4th Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on West 4th Avenue

    51 m · 5 sec · West 4th Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on South Lincoln Street

    2275 ft · 1 min · South Lincoln Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Main Avenue

    846 ft · 35 sec · West Main Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right

    8 m · 9 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Gorge Trail

    48 m · 17 sec · South Gorge Trail

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Gorge Trail

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
254 mi · 88%
State Route 18
24.1 mi · 8%
Valley Freeway
6.54 mi · 2%
WA 18 East
0.97 mi
South Lincoln Street
0.43 mi
Traffic Avenue
0.36 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Merge slight left

252 mi · 04h 32m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.1 mi
227 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
George
02h 18m from Sumner
Leave By
7:46 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sumner and Chance Light Rain near Spokane.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 288.1 miles (463.7 km) and usually takes 04h 36m 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?

George is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.9 miles from Sumner and 144.2 miles from Spokane.

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

The direct path is about 227 miles (365.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.1 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 7:46 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.22 one way or $106.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near George

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

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

BUS

Quincy, Washington

18 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Ephrata, WA

34 mi away
1352 Basin Street SW
RAIL

Ephrata

36 mi away
24 Alder St NW
BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

46 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sumner and Spokane. Straight-line distance: 227.04 mi (365.39 km).

Sumner

#1 Sumner

City in Pierce County, Washington, United States of America

Population10,551
Coordinates47.2031600, -122.2404000
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Spokane

#2 Spokane

The second most populous city in Washington.

Population222,050
Coordinates47.6596600, -117.4290800
Altitude571
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-122.240401, 47.203297)
End: West Main Avenue (-117.429081, 47.659029)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 464 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.17 gal
38.49 L · about $53.22
Round trip
$106.44
20.34 gal · 76.98 L
Estimated CO2
90.4 kg one way
Round trip: 180.8 kg / 399 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $53.22 $106.44
Mid-grade $5.57 $56.62 $113.23
Premium $5.77 $58.69 $117.38
Diesel $5.47 $55.60 $111.20

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Sumner and Spokane. The current time is 21:42:05.

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.