How far is Desert Aire, WA from Spokane Valley, WA?
The driving distance from Desert Aire, WA to Spokane Valley, WA is about 165.3 miles (266 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 143.3 miles (230.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Desert Aire and Spokane Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Desert Aire and Spokane Valley.
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Start on Apricot Place Southwest
130 m · 20 sec · Apricot Place Southwest
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Turn right onto Sunshine Circle Southwest
1350 ft · 1 min · Sunshine Circle Southwest
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Desert Aire Drive Southwest
2150 ft · 2 min · Desert Aire Drive Southwest
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Turn right onto State Route 243
9.9 mi · 15 min · State Route 243
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Continue on State Route 24
27.3 mi · 33 min · State Route 24
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Continue on WA-24
3.3 mi · 5 min · WA-24
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Continue on South Radar Road
3.8 mi · 5 min · South Radar Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Broadway Avenue
32 m · 2 sec · South Broadway Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Broadway Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · South Broadway Avenue
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Turn right
840 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight
20.4 mi · 24 min
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Take the ramp left toward US 395 North: Ritzville, Spokane
2120 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
86.7 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
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Merge slight right
11.3 mi · 14 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 Desert Aire and Spokane Valley.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
86.7 mi · 01h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny leaving Desert Aire and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain near Spokane Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Desert Aire to Spokane Valley?
The road trip is about 165.3 miles (266 km) and usually takes 02h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lind is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.6 miles from Desert Aire and 82.7 miles from Spokane Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 143.3 miles (230.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:10 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.51 one way or $61.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny around Desert Aire and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain near Spokane Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Lind
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Ritzville Park
Ritzville City Hall
Ritzville Fire Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lind.
Ritzville, Washington
Moses Lake, Washington
Ephrata
Ephrata, WA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Desert Aire and Spokane Valley. Straight-line distance: 143.29 mi (230.6 km).
#1 Desert Aire
Census-designated place in Grant County, Washington (state), USA
| Population | 1,626 |
| Coordinates | 46.6793000, -119.9172700 |
| Altitude | 172 |
| 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: 266 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
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 | $30.51 | $61.02 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $32.46 | $64.91 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $33.64 | $67.29 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $31.87 | $63.75 |
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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