How far is Airway Heights, WA from Spokane Valley, WA?

The driving distance from Airway Heights, WA to Spokane Valley, WA is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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
17.82 mi
00h 21m
Flight
16.59 mi
26.7 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.59 mi
Kilometers
26.7 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.82 mi
Kilometers
28.68 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spokane Valley
Sat, May 30, 5:05 AM PDT
Return by in Airway Heights
Sat, May 30, 5:27 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Airway Heights
2026-05-30T04:44
Arrive Spokane Valley
Sat, May 30, 5:05 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:48 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
Spokane
WA

The second most populous city in Washington.

From Airway Heights
8.9 mi
00h 10m
To Spokane Valley
8.9 mi
00h 10m

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
65°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Airway Heights and Spokane Valley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Airway Heights and Spokane Valley.

  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

    13.3 mi · 17 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 27

    2039 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Pines Road

    45 m · 11 sec · North Pines Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pines Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Airway Heights and Spokane Valley.

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
11 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
0 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Sunset Highway
4.02 mi · 23%
WA 27
0.39 mi · 2%
South Lundstrom Street
0.12 mi · 1%
North Pines Road
0.03 mi
West 12th Avenue
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn straight

13.3 mi · 00h 17m

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 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.2 mi
16.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spokane
00h 10m from Airway Heights
Leave By
7:48 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Airway Heights and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Spokane Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Airway Heights to Spokane Valley?

The road trip is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?

Spokane is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Airway Heights and 8.9 miles from Spokane Valley.

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

The direct path is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 7:48 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.30 one way or $6.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 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 Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Spokane

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 Spokane and the surrounding midpoint area.
Medical Lake Parks & Rec Department
Scenic stop 13.5 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 0.6 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 0.6 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 0.5 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 Spokane.

RAIL

Spokane Intermodal Center

1 mi away
221 W. 1st Avenue
BUS

Deer Park, WA

32 mi away
822 South Main Street
BUS

Loon Lake, WA

47 mi away
State Highway 292 & Colville Road
BUS

Chewelah, WA

72 mi away
10 West Colville Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Airway Heights and Spokane Valley. Straight-line distance: 16.59 mi (26.7 km).

Airway Heights

#1 Airway Heights

City in Spokane County, Washington, United States

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

#2 Spokane Valley

The most populous city in Spokane County, Washington.

Population102,893
Coordinates47.6732300, -117.2393700
Altitude615
CountryUnited States
Start: West 12th Avenue (-117.593274, 47.644669)
End: North Pines Road (-117.239528, 47.673234)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.63 gal
2.38 L · about $3.30
Round trip
$6.59
1.26 gal · 4.76 L
Estimated CO2
5.6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.2 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $3.30 $6.59
Mid-grade $5.57 $3.51 $7.01
Premium $5.77 $3.64 $7.27
Diesel $5.47 $3.44 $6.89

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 Valley. The current time is 04:44:11.

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.