How far is Tonasket, WA from Spokane, WA?
The driving distance from Tonasket, WA to Spokane, WA is about 163.3 miles (262.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.4 miles (189 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 19m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Grant 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 Tonasket and Spokane.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tonasket and Spokane.
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Start on South Whitcomb Avenue
23.7 mi · 31 min · South Whitcomb Avenue
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Turn right onto Dayton Street
1713 ft · 45 sec · Dayton Street
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Turn right onto Omak Avenue
3075 ft · 52 sec · Omak Avenue
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Continue on Coulee Corridor
49.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Coulee Corridor
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Continue on River Drive
1.2 mi · 3 min · River Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 155
1290 ft · 28 sec · State Highway 155
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Turn left onto Columbia Avenue
1169 ft · 33 sec · Columbia Avenue
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Continue on State Route 155
916 ft · 26 sec · State Route 155
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Continue on Coulee Corridor
1.7 mi · 4 min · Coulee Corridor
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Turn left onto Federal Avenue
1626 ft · 36 sec · Federal Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Spokane Way
1392 ft · 28 sec · Spokane Way
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Continue on East Grand Coulee Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · East Grand Coulee Avenue
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Continue on State Route 174
17.8 mi · 22 min · State Route 174
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Continue straight
2761 ft · 43 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sunset Highway
1723 ft · 25 sec · Sunset Highway
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Continue on West Main Avenue
1052 ft · 30 sec · West Main Avenue
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Continue on Northwest Main Avenue
1809 ft · 51 sec · Northwest Main Avenue
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Continue on East Main Street
837 ft · 24 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on East Main Avenue
2392 ft · 1 min · East Main Avenue
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Continue on Sunset Highway
7.8 mi · 10 min · Sunset Highway
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Continue on West Watson Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Watson Street
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Continue on Sunset Highway
19.7 mi · 25 min · Sunset Highway
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Continue on Morgan Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Morgan Street
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Continue on Sunset Highway
11.9 mi · 15 min · Sunset Highway
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Continue on West Broadway Avenue
1 mi · 3 min · West Broadway Avenue
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Continue on Sunset Highway
12.5 mi · 19 min · Sunset Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on West Sunset Highway
1.8 mi · 4 min · West Sunset Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Sunset Highway
29 m · 2 sec · West Sunset Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto West Sunset Highway
1.6 km · 3 min · West Sunset Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Sunset Highway
30 m · 2 sec · West Sunset Highway
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Exit the rotary onto West Sunset Highway
2 mi · 4 min · West Sunset Highway
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Turn straight
3.8 mi · 5 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 Tonasket and Spokane.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Coulee Corridor
Continue on Coulee Corridor
49.6 mi · 01h 03m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Tonasket and Rain near Spokane.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tonasket to Spokane?
The road trip is about 163.3 miles (262.8 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?
Grand Coulee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.5 miles from Tonasket and 81.8 miles from Spokane.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.4 miles (189 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.9 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 10:40 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.14 one way or $60.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Tonasket and Rain near Spokane.
Stop Ideas Near Grand Coulee
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 Grand Coulee.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tonasket and Spokane. Straight-line distance: 117.45 mi (189.02 km).
#1 Tonasket
City in Okanogan County, Washington, United States
| Population | 1,131 |
| Coordinates | 48.7051500, -119.4395000 |
| Altitude | 280 |
| 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: 263 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
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 | $30.14 | $60.28 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $32.07 | $64.13 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $33.24 | $66.48 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $31.49 | $62.98 |
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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