How far is Three Lakes, WA from Spokane, WA?
The driving distance from Three Lakes, WA to Spokane, WA is about 303.4 miles (488.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 213.6 miles (343.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 48m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 54m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Washington, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Areas Of Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Three Lakes and Spokane.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Three Lakes and Spokane.
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Start on 163rd Avenue Southeast
1.1 km · 3 min · 163rd Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto Three Lakes Road
2666 ft · 1 min · Three Lakes Road
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Turn right onto 171st Avenue Southeast
105 m · 14 sec · 171st Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto Spada Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Spada Road
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Turn left onto Trombley Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Trombley Road
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Turn left onto Chain Lake Road
27 m · 4 sec · Chain Lake Road
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Continue on Chain Lake Road
3.5 mi · 8 min · Chain Lake Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Chain Lake Road
40 m · 4 sec · Chain Lake Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Chain Lake Road
2010 ft · 57 sec · Chain Lake Road
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Continue on North Lewis Street
1.6 km · 3 min · North Lewis Street
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Continue on State Route 203
837 ft · 20 sec · State Route 203
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Continue on Monroe Duvall Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Monroe Duvall Road
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Turn straight
41 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Monroe Duvall Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Monroe Duvall Road
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Continue on Duvall-Monroe Road Northeast
2.9 mi · 4 min · Duvall-Monroe Road Northeast
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Continue on Main Street Northeast
1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street Northeast
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Continue on Carnation-Duvall Road Northeast
1.6 mi · 3 min · Carnation-Duvall Road Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Carnation-Duvall Road Northeast
30 m · 2 sec · Carnation-Duvall Road Northeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Carnation-Duvall Road Northeast
6.4 mi · 10 min · Carnation-Duvall Road Northeast
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Continue on Tolt Avenue
1 mi · 3 min · Tolt Avenue
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Continue on Fall City-Carnation Road Northeast
2 mi · 3 min · Fall City-Carnation Road Northeast
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Continue on Fall City-Carnation Road Southeast
3.2 mi · 5 min · Fall City-Carnation Road Southeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road
31 m · 2 sec · Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road
9 m · 1 sec · Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road
1 km · 1 min · Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road
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Continue on Railroad Avenue Southeast
1.1 mi · 3 min · Railroad Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Bendigo Boulevard North
2.8 mi · 6 min · Bendigo Boulevard North
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Continue on Bendigo Boulevard South
797 ft · 17 sec · Bendigo Boulevard South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 90 East: Spokane
72 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 90 East: Spokane
1386 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
247.1 mi · 4 hr 27 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 Three Lakes 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
247 mi · 04h 27m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Three Lakes and Areas Of Fog then Sunny near Spokane.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Three Lakes to Spokane?
The road trip is about 303.4 miles (488.2 km) and usually takes 04h 54m 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 145.2 miles from Three Lakes and 158.1 miles from Spokane.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 213.6 miles (343.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 89.8 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 7:12 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $58.15 one way or $116.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Three Lakes and Areas Of Fog then Sunny near Spokane.
Stop Ideas Near George
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 George.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Three Lakes and Spokane. Straight-line distance: 213.55 mi (343.67 km).
#1 Three Lakes
Situated within Snohomish County at an elevation of approximately 486 feet, this unincorporated community lies along the western foothills of the Cascade Range.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.9448200, -122.0115200 |
| Altitude | 148 |
| 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: 488 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 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 | $5.44 | $58.15 | $116.31 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $61.19 | $122.39 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $63.95 | $127.91 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $78.02 | $156.05 |
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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