Distance from Seattle to Spokane by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Seattle (WA) to Spokane (WA) is 229 miles or 368 kilometers or 199 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Seattle to Spokane is 279 miles (450 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 50 miles or 82 km.

Flight distance from Seattle, WA to Spokane, WA in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Seattle and Spokane is 229 miles or 368 km.
The nearest airport to Seattle, is Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and the nearest airport to Spokane, is Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA).

What is the average flight time from Seattle to Spokane?

Flight time from Seattle, WA to Spokane, WA is 0 hours 31 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Seattle to Spokane Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Seattle, WA and Spokane, WA
This map shows the distance from Seattle, WA, Usa to Spokane, WA, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Seattle, Washington to Spokane, Washington is displayed below.

Driving distance from Seattle, WA to Spokane, WA

The driving distance from Seattle, Washington to Spokane, Washington is 279 miles or 450 km.
The total driving distance from Seattle, WA to Spokane, WA is 279 miles or 450 kilometers. Your trip begins in Seattle, Washington. It ends in Spokane, Washington.
The driving distance from Seattle, Washington to Spokane, Washington is approximately 279 miles (450 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 5 to 6 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Seattle, WA to Spokane, WA

How long is the drive from Seattle, WA to Spokane, WA?
The total driving time is 5 hours, 9 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Seattle to Spokane take?
Seattle and Spokane are 5 hours 9 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Seattle and Spokane

Time difference between Seattle (WA) and Spokane (WA) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in SeattleCurrent local time in Spokane
2025-12-05, 04:56:38 MST2025-12-05, 04:56:38 MST
How Far is it Between Seattle Washington, USA and Spokane Washington, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Seattle, WA and Spokane, WA in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 279 mi 450 km 242.28 nmi
Straight line distance 229 mi 368 km 199 nmi
Difference 50 mi 82 km 43 nmi

Seattle Details

Seattle is located in Washington, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 47° 36' 22.4'' Longitude: W 122° 19' 55.5''
Latitude47.60621
Longitude-122.33207
StateWashington
Nearest airports to Seattle

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Spokane Details

Spokane is located in Washington, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 47° 39' 31.6'' Longitude: W 117° 25' 33.8''
Latitude47.65878
Longitude-117.42605
StateWashington
Nearest airports to Spokane

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Seattle, WA and Spokane, WA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 9 hours 22 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 7 hours 1 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 6 hours 15 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 5 hours 37 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 5 hours 6 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 4 hours 41 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 4 hours 19 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 4 hours 1 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 3 hours 45 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 3 hours 30 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 3 hours 18 minutes