How far is Fairwood, WA from Spokane Valley, WA?

The driving distance from Fairwood, WA to Spokane Valley, WA is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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
16.56 mi
00h 28m
Flight
10.51 mi
16.91 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.51 mi
Kilometers
16.91 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.56 mi
Kilometers
26.65 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spokane Valley
Fri, Apr 17, 7:04 AM PDT
Return by in Fairwood
Fri, Apr 17, 7:33 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairwood
2026-04-17T06:35
Arrive Spokane Valley
Fri, Apr 17, 7:04 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:32 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fairwood
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
Millwood
WA

City in Spokane County, Washington, United States

From Fairwood
7.6 mi
00h 14m
To Spokane Valley
9 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
Destination
55°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fairwood and Spokane Valley.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    116 m · 30 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Bellwood Drive

    674 ft · 31 sec · West Bellwood Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Hastings Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Hastings Road

  4. 4

    Continue on East Farwell Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · East Farwell Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Market Street

    2350 ft · 1 min · North Market Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Peone Foothills Road

    952 ft · 23 sec · East Peone Foothills Road

  7. 7

    Continue on East Peone Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · East Peone Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Bruce Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Bruce Road

  9. 9

    Continue on North Argonne Road

    6.2 mi · 12 min · North Argonne Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight left

    1731 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Spokane Valley Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Spokane Valley Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 27

    2039 ft · 52 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Pines Road

    45 m · 11 sec · North Pines Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pines Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairwood 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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
84.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Argonne Road
6.49 mi · 39%
East Peone Road
2.22 mi · 13%
East Farwell Road
1.7 mi · 10%
Spokane Valley Freeway
1.37 mi · 8%
West Hastings Road
1.36 mi · 8%
North Bruce Road
0.76 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

North Argonne Road

Continue on North Argonne Road

6.16 mi · 00h 12m

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 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
10.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millwood
00h 14m from Fairwood
Leave By
7:32 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fairwood and Mostly Sunny near Spokane Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fairwood to Spokane Valley?

The road trip is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?

Millwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Fairwood and 9 miles from Spokane Valley.

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

The direct path is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:32 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.04 one way or $6.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fairwood and Mostly Sunny near Spokane Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Millwood

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 Millwood and the surrounding midpoint area.
Spokane Tribal Gathering Place
Scenic stop 8.4 mi away

Spokane Tribal Gathering Place

Spokane , WA
353-367 N Post St, Spokane, WA 99256
Rating 4.3/5 3 reviews Tourist attraction
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 8.4 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 8.4 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 8.4 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 Millwood.

RAIL

Spokane Intermodal Center

10 mi away
221 W. 1st Avenue
BUS

Deer Park, WA

33 mi away
822 South Main Street
BUS

Loon Lake, WA

49 mi away
State Highway 292 & Colville Road
BUS

Chewelah, WA

74 mi away
10 West Colville Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairwood and Spokane Valley. Straight-line distance: 10.51 mi (16.91 km).

Fairwood

#1 Fairwood

Census designated place in King County, Washington

Population7,905
Coordinates47.7668400, -117.4174400
Altitude553
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: (-117.417445, 47.766761)
End: North Pines Road (-117.239528, 47.673234)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.58 gal
2.21 L · about $3.04
Round trip
$6.07
1.16 gal · 4.42 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.3 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $3.04 $6.07
Mid-grade $5.57 $3.23 $6.46
Premium $5.77 $3.35 $6.69
Diesel $5.47 $3.17 $6.34

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 · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairwood and Spokane Valley. The current time is 06:35:54.

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.