How far is Tulalip, WA from Spokane, WA?

The driving distance from Tulalip, WA to Spokane, WA is about 312.9 miles (503.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 227.1 miles (365.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 58m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
312.89 mi
04h 59m
Flight
227.13 mi
365.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
227.13 mi
Kilometers
365.53 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
312.89 mi
Kilometers
503.54 km
Drive Time
04h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spokane
Thu, May 7, 12:56 PM PDT
Return by in Tulalip
Thu, May 7, 5:55 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tulalip
2026-05-07T07:56
Arrive Spokane
Thu, May 7, 12:56 PM PDT
Route Timing
04h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 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
7:02 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tulalip
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Kittitas
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States

From Tulalip
156.3 mi
02h 29m
To Spokane
156.5 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Tulalip Weather
WA
Live fallback forecast
63°F
Thursday
Using Tulalip Bay as the closest live forecast in the Snohomish County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SSE
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Marine Drive

    6.2 mi · 12 min · Marine Drive

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Marine Drive Northeast

    42 m · 3 sec · Marine Drive Northeast

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Marine Drive Northeast

    1185 ft · 34 sec · Marine Drive Northeast

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 5 South: Seattle

    1126 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    15.8 mi · 20 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton

    1.5 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    17.1 mi · 21 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Spokane, Seattle

    2527 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Spokane

    2797 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    267.7 mi · 4 hr 51 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

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

    1203 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on West 5th Avenue

    117 m · 13 sec · West 5th Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto West Freeway Avenue

    1151 ft · 33 sec · West Freeway Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on West 4th Avenue

    1027 ft · 31 sec · West 4th Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on West 4th Avenue

    51 m · 5 sec · West 4th Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on South Lincoln Street

    2275 ft · 1 min · South Lincoln Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Main Avenue

    846 ft · 35 sec · West Main Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right

    8 m · 9 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Gorge Trail

    48 m · 17 sec · South Gorge Trail

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Gorge Trail

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
270 mi · 86%
I 405 South
18.9 mi · 6%
I 5 South
16 mi · 5%
Marine Drive
6.24 mi · 2%
I 90
0.48 mi
South Lincoln Street
0.43 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+85.8 mi
227.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kittitas
02h 29m from Tulalip
Leave By
7:02 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Tulalip and Sunny near Spokane.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 312.9 miles (503.5 km) and usually takes 04h 59m 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?

Kittitas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.3 miles from Tulalip and 156.5 miles from Spokane.

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

The direct path is about 227.1 miles (365.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 85.8 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 7:02 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $57.77 one way or $115.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tulalip and Sunny near Spokane.

Stop Ideas Near Kittitas

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

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

RAIL

Columbia Station

49 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Quincy, Washington

52 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

71 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

71 mi away
11645 North Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tulalip and Spokane. Straight-line distance: 227.13 mi (365.53 km).

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#1 Tulalip

Situated in Snohomish County bordering Possession Sound, this community lies approximately 98 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates48.0684300, -122.2918100
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Spokane

#2 Spokane

The second most populous city in Washington.

Population222,050
Coordinates47.6596600, -117.4290800
Altitude571
CountryUnited States
Start: Marine Drive (-122.291822, 48.068395)
End: West Main Avenue (-117.429081, 47.659029)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 504 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.04 gal
41.79 L · about $57.77
Round trip
$115.54
22.08 gal · 83.58 L
Estimated CO2
98.1 kg one way
Round trip: 196.2 kg / 433 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $57.77 $115.54
Mid-grade $5.57 $61.46 $122.92
Premium $5.77 $63.71 $127.42
Diesel $5.47 $60.36 $120.71

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 · May 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Tulalip and Spokane. The current time is 07:56:54.

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.