How far is West Lake Stevens, WA from Spokane, WA?

The driving distance from West Lake Stevens, WA to Spokane, WA is about 301.6 miles (485.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 217.9 miles (350.7 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
301.64 mi
04h 54m
Flight
217.95 mi
350.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
217.95 mi
Kilometers
350.75 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
301.64 mi
Kilometers
485.44 km
Drive Time
04h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spokane
Thu, Apr 23, 6:13 AM PDT
Return by in West Lake Stevens
Thu, Apr 23, 11:08 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Lake Stevens
2026-04-23T01:19
Arrive Spokane
Thu, Apr 23, 6:13 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 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
7:12 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Lake Stevens
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
Kittitas
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States

From West Lake Stevens
150.7 mi
02h 27m
To Spokane
150.9 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
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 West Lake Stevens and Spokane.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Lake Stevens and Spokane.

  1. 1

    Start on 96th Drive Southeast

    9 m · 7 sec · 96th Drive Southeast

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 3rd Street Southeast

    584 ft · 28 sec · 3rd Street Southeast

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 4th Street Southeast

    121 m · 24 sec · 4th Street Southeast

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 9

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Route 9

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 9

    34 m · 2 sec · State Route 9

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 9

    2.8 mi · 4 min · State Route 9

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 9

    37 m · 2 sec · State Route 9

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 9

    5.2 mi · 8 min · State Route 9

  9. 9

    Continue on State Route 9

    5.6 mi · 10 min · State Route 9

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward WA 522 West: Seattle

    1595 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto State Route 522

    2.3 mi · 3 min · State Route 522

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Bellevue

    1.3 km · 59 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight left

    11.6 mi · 15 min

  14. 14

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

    2527 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Spokane

    2797 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    267.7 mi · 4 hr 51 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight right

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

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

    1203 ft · 31 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on West 5th Avenue

    117 m · 13 sec · West 5th Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto West Freeway Avenue

    1151 ft · 33 sec · West Freeway Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on West 4th Avenue

    1027 ft · 31 sec · West 4th Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on West 4th Avenue

    51 m · 5 sec · West 4th Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on South Lincoln Street

    2275 ft · 1 min · South Lincoln Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Main Avenue

    846 ft · 35 sec · West Main Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right

    8 m · 9 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto South Gorge Trail

    48 m · 17 sec · South Gorge Trail

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Gorge Trail

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Lake Stevens 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
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
270 mi · 90%
State Route 9
15 mi · 5%
State Route 522
2.29 mi · 1%
I 405 South
0.78 mi
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 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+83.7 mi
217.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kittitas
02h 27m from West Lake Stevens
Leave By
7:12 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving West Lake Stevens 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 West Lake Stevens to Spokane?

The road trip is about 301.6 miles (485.4 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?

Kittitas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.7 miles from West Lake Stevens and 150.9 miles from Spokane.

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

The direct path is about 217.9 miles (350.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 83.7 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 $55.68 one way or $111.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Lake Stevens and Chance Light Rain 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 West Lake Stevens and Spokane. Straight-line distance: 217.95 mi (350.75 km).

West Lake Stevens

#1 West Lake Stevens

City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States of America

Population21,047
Coordinates47.9934300, -122.1018000
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Spokane

#2 Spokane

The second most populous city in Washington.

Population222,050
Coordinates47.6596600, -117.4290800
Altitude571
CountryUnited States
Start: 96th Drive Southeast (-122.101758, 47.99343)
End: West Main Avenue (-117.429081, 47.659029)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 485 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.64 gal
40.29 L · about $55.68
Round trip
$111.36
21.28 gal · 80.58 L
Estimated CO2
94.6 kg one way
Round trip: 189.1 kg / 417 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $55.68 $111.36
Mid-grade $5.57 $59.23 $118.47
Premium $5.77 $61.40 $122.81
Diesel $5.47 $58.17 $116.34

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between West Lake Stevens and Spokane. The current time is 01:19:51.

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.