How far is Airway Heights, WA from Spokane, WA?
The driving distance from Airway Heights, WA to Spokane, WA is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.7 miles (12.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Airway Heights and Spokane.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Airway Heights and Spokane.
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Start on West 12th Avenue
13 m · 6 sec · West 12th Avenue
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Turn right onto South Lundstrom Street
656 ft · 28 sec · South Lundstrom Street
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Turn left onto West Sunset Highway
1 mi · 2 min · West Sunset Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Sunset Highway
29 m · 2 sec · West Sunset Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto West Sunset Highway
1.6 km · 3 min · West Sunset Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Sunset Highway
30 m · 2 sec · West Sunset Highway
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Exit the rotary onto West Sunset Highway
2 mi · 4 min · West Sunset Highway
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Turn straight
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Maple Street, Lincoln Street, Walnut Street
1203 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on West 5th Avenue
117 m · 13 sec · West 5th Avenue
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Turn straight onto West Freeway Avenue
1151 ft · 33 sec · West Freeway Avenue
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Continue on West 4th Avenue
1027 ft · 31 sec · West 4th Avenue
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Continue on West 4th Avenue
51 m · 5 sec · West 4th Avenue
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Continue on South Lincoln Street
2275 ft · 1 min · South Lincoln Street
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Turn left onto West Main Avenue
846 ft · 35 sec · West Main Avenue
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Turn right
8 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto South Gorge Trail
48 m · 17 sec · South Gorge Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Gorge Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Airway Heights and Spokane.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
Turn straight
3.76 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Airway Heights and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Spokane.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Airway Heights to Spokane?
The road trip is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km) and usually takes 00h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Country Homes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.7 miles from Airway Heights and 4.6 miles from Spokane.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.7 miles (12.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.73 one way or $3.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Country Homes
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Medical Lake Parks & Rec Department
Spokane City Building Permits
Spokane City Hall
Cotter and Sons Old City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Country Homes.
Spokane Intermodal Center
Deer Park, WA
Loon Lake, WA
Chewelah, WA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Airway Heights and Spokane. Straight-line distance: 7.71 mi (12.41 km).
#1 Airway Heights
City in Spokane County, Washington, United States
| Population | 9,618 |
| Coordinates | 47.6446100, -117.5932700 |
| Altitude | 731 |
| 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: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.23 | $1.73 | $3.45 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $1.84 | $3.67 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $1.90 | $3.81 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $1.80 | $3.61 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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