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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Washington.
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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.
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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
13.3 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 27
2039 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left onto North Pines Road
45 m · 11 sec · North Pines Road
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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.
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
13.3 mi · 00h 17m
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 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.
Medical Lake Parks & Rec Department
Spokane City Building Permits
Spokane City Hall
Cotter and Sons Old City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
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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).
#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 Valley
The most populous city in Spokane County, Washington.
| Population | 102,893 |
| Coordinates | 47.6732300, -117.2393700 |
| Altitude | 615 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Pines Road (-117.239528, 47.673234)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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