How far is Winlock, WA from Spokane, WA?

The driving distance from Winlock, WA to Spokane, WA is about 336 miles (540.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 271.4 miles (436.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
335.96 mi
06h 00m
Flight
271.43 mi
436.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
271.43 mi
Kilometers
436.82 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
335.96 mi
Kilometers
540.68 km
Drive Time
06h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 06h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spokane
Thu, Apr 23, 12:10 AM PDT
Return by in Winlock
Thu, Apr 23, 6:11 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winlock
2026-04-22T18:09
Arrive Spokane
Thu, Apr 23, 12:10 AM PDT
Route Timing
06h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:01 PM to 1:31 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:58 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Winlock
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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
Ellensburg
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States

From Winlock
172 mi
03h 00m
To Spokane
163.9 mi
03h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW
Destination
55°F
Wednesday

Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Walnut Street

    1251 ft · 25 sec · East Walnut Street

  2. 2

    Continue on State Route 505

    2.8 mi · 5 min · State Route 505

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    2188 ft · 53 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East: Morton, Yakima

    1534 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right

    118.7 mi · 2 hr 22 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    17.1 mi · 23 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 82 West, US 97 North: Selah, Ellensburg

    1455 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Selah Road

    31 m · 2 sec · Selah Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right

    34 m · 3 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    1297 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    30.3 mi · 33 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Vantage, Spokane

    3223 ft · 55 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    166.3 mi · 2 hr 58 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

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

    1203 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on West 5th Avenue

    117 m · 13 sec · West 5th Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto West Freeway Avenue

    1151 ft · 33 sec · West Freeway Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on West 4th Avenue

    1027 ft · 31 sec · West 4th Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on West 4th Avenue

    51 m · 5 sec · West 4th Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on South Lincoln Street

    2275 ft · 1 min · South Lincoln Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Main Avenue

    846 ft · 35 sec · West Main Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right

    8 m · 9 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South Gorge Trail

    48 m · 17 sec · South Gorge Trail

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Gorge Trail

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Winlock 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
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
169 mi · 50%
Selah Road
30.6 mi · 9%
US 12 East
17.4 mi · 5%
State Route 505
7.5 mi · 2%
South Lincoln Street
0.43 mi
I 82 West
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Merge slight left

166 mi · 02h 58m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 00m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64.6 mi
271.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellensburg
03h 00m from Winlock
Leave By
11:58 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Winlock and Rain near Spokane.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 336 miles (540.7 km) and usually takes 06h 00m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ellensburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 172 miles from Winlock and 163.9 miles from Spokane.

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

The direct path is about 271.4 miles (436.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.6 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $62.06 one way or $124.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Winlock and Rain near Spokane.

Stop Ideas Near Ellensburg

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

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

RAIL

Columbia Station

51 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Quincy, Washington

59 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

67 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

68 mi away
11645 North Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winlock and Spokane. Straight-line distance: 271.43 mi (436.82 km).

Winlock

#1 Winlock

City in Lewis County, Washington, United States

Population1,490
Coordinates46.4912200, -122.9379000
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Spokane

#2 Spokane

The second most populous city in Washington.

Population222,050
Coordinates47.6596600, -117.4290800
Altitude571
CountryUnited States
Start: East Walnut Street (-122.937905, 46.491112)
End: West Main Avenue (-117.429081, 47.659029)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 541 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.86 gal
44.88 L · about $62.06
Round trip
$124.13
23.72 gal · 89.76 L
Estimated CO2
105.4 kg one way
Round trip: 210.8 kg / 465 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $62.06 $124.13
Mid-grade $5.57 $66.02 $132.05
Premium $5.77 $68.44 $136.89
Diesel $5.47 $64.84 $129.68

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 Winlock and Spokane. The current time is 18:09:21.

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.