How far is Vashon, WA from Spokane, WA?
The driving distance from Vashon, WA to Spokane, WA is about 295.6 miles (475.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 235 miles (378.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 12m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vashon and Spokane.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vashon and Spokane.
-
1
Start on 98th Place Southwest
160 m · 28 sec · 98th Place Southwest
-
2
Turn left onto Vashon Highway Southwest
8.9 mi · 16 min · Vashon Highway Southwest
-
3
Turn right onto Ferry Dock
132 m · 9 sec · Ferry Dock
-
4
Continue on Point Defiance-Tahlequah Ferry
1.8 mi · 15 min · Point Defiance-Tahlequah Ferry
-
5
Continue on North Pearl Street
1627 ft · 56 sec · North Pearl Street
-
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Pearl Street
38 m · 5 sec · North Pearl Street
-
7
Exit the roundabout onto North Pearl Street
3.3 mi · 8 min · North Pearl Street
-
8
Take the ramp left toward WA 16 East: Seattle, Portland
1663 ft · 43 sec
-
9
Merge slight left
2.9 mi · 4 min
-
10
Keep slight left
1.5 km · 2 min
-
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Seattle
683 ft · 17 sec
-
12
Merge slight left
1356 ft · 19 sec
-
13
Keep slight right
8.2 mi · 10 min
-
14
Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation
2644 ft · 1 min
-
15
Merge slight left onto State Route 18
27.3 mi · 35 min · State Route 18
-
16
Continue on Snoqualmie Parkway
656 ft · 8 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway
-
17
Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Spokane
3019 ft · 1 min
-
18
Merge slight left
251.7 mi · 4 hr 32 min
-
19
Merge slight right
1.8 mi · 2 min
-
20
Take the exit slight right toward Maple Street, Lincoln Street, Walnut Street
1203 ft · 31 sec
-
21
Continue on West 5th Avenue
117 m · 13 sec · West 5th Avenue
-
22
Turn straight onto West Freeway Avenue
1151 ft · 33 sec · West Freeway Avenue
-
23
Continue on West 4th Avenue
1027 ft · 31 sec · West 4th Avenue
-
24
Continue on West 4th Avenue
51 m · 5 sec · West 4th Avenue
-
25
Continue on South Lincoln Street
2275 ft · 1 min · South Lincoln Street
-
26
Turn left onto West Main Avenue
846 ft · 35 sec · West Main Avenue
-
27
Turn right
8 m · 9 sec
-
28
Turn left onto South Gorge Trail
48 m · 17 sec · South Gorge Trail
-
29
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Gorge Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Vashon and Spokane.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 Vashon and Partly Sunny near Spokane.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vashon to Spokane?
The road trip is about 295.6 miles (475.7 km) and usually takes 05h 12m 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 155 miles from Vashon and 140.6 miles from Spokane.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 235 miles (378.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.6 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 6:36 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $54.58 one way or $109.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Vashon and Partly Sunny near Spokane.
Stop Ideas Near Kittitas
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 Kittitas.
Columbia Station
Quincy, Washington
Leavenworth, Washington
Leavenworth
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vashon and Spokane. Straight-line distance: 235.01 mi (378.21 km).
#1 Vashon
Town on Vashon Island in King County, Washington, United States
| Population | 10,624 |
| Coordinates | 47.4473200, -122.4598500 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| 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: 476 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 41m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.23 | $54.58 | $109.16 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $58.06 | $116.13 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $60.19 | $120.38 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $57.02 | $114.04 |
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 19, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.