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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.26 mi
00h 16m
Flight
7.71 mi
12.41 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.71 mi
Kilometers
12.41 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.26 mi
Kilometers
14.9 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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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 00h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spokane
Sat, May 30, 4:59 AM PDT
Return by in Airway Heights
Sat, May 30, 5:15 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Airway Heights
2026-05-30T04:43
Arrive Spokane
Sat, May 30, 4:59 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:58 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Airway Heights
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Country Homes
WA

Census designated place

From Airway Heights
4.7 mi
00h 08m
To Spokane
4.6 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on West 12th Avenue

    13 m · 6 sec · West 12th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Lundstrom Street

    656 ft · 28 sec · South Lundstrom Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Sunset Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · West Sunset Highway

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Sunset Highway

    29 m · 2 sec · West Sunset Highway

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto West Sunset Highway

    1.6 km · 3 min · West Sunset Highway

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Sunset Highway

    30 m · 2 sec · West Sunset Highway

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary onto West Sunset Highway

    2 mi · 4 min · West Sunset Highway

  8. 8

    Turn straight

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

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

    1203 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on West 5th Avenue

    117 m · 13 sec · West 5th Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto West Freeway Avenue

    1151 ft · 33 sec · West Freeway Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on West 4th Avenue

    1027 ft · 31 sec · West 4th Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on West 4th Avenue

    51 m · 5 sec · West 4th Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on South Lincoln Street

    2275 ft · 1 min · South Lincoln Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Main Avenue

    846 ft · 35 sec · West Main Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right

    8 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Gorge Trail

    48 m · 17 sec · South Gorge Trail

  18. 18

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
0 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
193.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Sunset Highway
4.02 mi · 43%
South Lincoln Street
0.43 mi · 5%
Maple Street
0.23 mi · 2%
West 4th Avenue
0.23 mi · 2%
West Freeway Avenue
0.22 mi · 2%
West Main Avenue
0.16 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.6 mi
7.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Country Homes
00h 08m from Airway Heights
Leave By
7:58 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Airway Heights and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Spokane.

Stop Ideas Near Country Homes

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Country Homes and the surrounding midpoint area.
Medical Lake Parks & Rec Department
Scenic stop 9.9 mi away

Medical Lake Parks & Rec Department

Medical Lake , WA
124 S Lefevre St, Medical Lake, WA 99022
Rating 4.3/5 96 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 3.7 mi away

Spokane City Building Permits

Spokane , WA
808 W Spokane Falls Blvd # 3, Spokane, WA 99201
Rating 2.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Emergency services
Spokane City Hall
Meeting point 3.7 mi away

Spokane City Hall

Spokane , WA
808 W Spokane Falls Blvd, Spokane, WA 99201
Rating 3.4/5 24 reviews City Hall
Cotter and Sons Old City Hall
Nearby stop 3.7 mi away

Cotter and Sons Old City Hall

Spokane , WA
River Park Square, 221 N Wall St, Spokane, WA 99201
Rating 4.2/5 11 reviews Property management company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Country Homes.

RAIL

Spokane Intermodal Center

10 mi away
221 W. 1st Avenue
BUS

Deer Park, WA

23 mi away
822 South Main Street
BUS

Loon Lake, WA

38 mi away
State Highway 292 & Colville Road
BUS

Chewelah, WA

63 mi away
10 West Colville Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Airway Heights and Spokane. Straight-line distance: 7.71 mi (12.41 km).

Airway Heights

#1 Airway Heights

City in Spokane County, Washington, United States

Population9,618
Coordinates47.6446100, -117.5932700
Altitude731
CountryUnited States
Spokane

#2 Spokane

The second most populous city in Washington.

Population222,050
Coordinates47.6596600, -117.4290800
Altitude571
CountryUnited States
Start: West 12th Avenue (-117.593274, 47.644669)
End: West Main Avenue (-117.429081, 47.659029)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.33 gal
1.24 L · about $1.73
Round trip
$3.45
0.66 gal · 2.48 L
Estimated CO2
2.9 kg one way
Round trip: 5.9 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Washington · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Airway Heights and Spokane. The current time is 04:43:21.

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.