How far is Spokane, WA from Desert Aire, WA?
The driving distance from Spokane, WA to Desert Aire, WA is about 156.6 miles (252 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135.1 miles (217.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Flight Distance
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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 03h 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spokane and Desert Aire.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spokane and Desert Aire.
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Start on South Gorge Trail
48 m · 21 sec · South Gorge Trail
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Turn right
8 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto West Main Avenue
141 m · 20 sec · West Main Avenue
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Turn right onto North Monroe Street
2139 ft · 1 min · North Monroe Street
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Turn slight right onto West Freeway Avenue
643 ft · 18 sec · West Freeway Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway Avenue
57 m · 5 sec · West Freeway Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West: Seattle
1245 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left
56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
30.3 mi · 32 min · Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right
2313 ft · 1 min
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Turn right
19.2 mi · 22 min
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Turn left onto South Reynolds Road
1.6 km · 2 min · South Reynolds Road
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Turn right onto West Bench Road
1 mi · 2 min · West Bench Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Broadway Avenue
55 m · 3 sec · South Broadway Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Broadway Avenue
85 m · 5 sec · South Broadway Avenue
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Continue on South Radar Road
3.8 mi · 5 min · South Radar Road
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Continue on WA-24
3.3 mi · 5 min · WA-24
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Continue on State Route 24
27.3 mi · 33 min · State Route 24
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 243
9.9 mi · 15 min · State Route 243
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Turn left onto Desert Aire Drive Southwest
2150 ft · 2 min · Desert Aire Drive Southwest
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Turn left onto Sunshine Circle Southwest
1350 ft · 1 min · Sunshine Circle Southwest
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Turn left onto Apricot Place Southwest
130 m · 19 sec · Apricot Place Southwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Apricot Place Southwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spokane and Desert Aire.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 90 West
Keep slight left
56.6 mi · 01h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving Spokane and Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny near Desert Aire.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spokane to Desert Aire?
The road trip is about 156.6 miles (252 km) and usually takes 03h 06m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lind is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.2 miles from Spokane and 78.5 miles from Desert Aire.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135.1 miles (217.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:48 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.94 one way or $57.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Spokane and Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny near Desert Aire.
Stop Ideas Near Lind
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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 Spokane and Desert Aire. Straight-line distance: 135.07 mi (217.38 km).
#1 Spokane
The second most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 222,050 |
| Coordinates | 47.6596600, -117.4290800 |
| Altitude | 571 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Desert Aire
Census-designated place in Grant County, Washington (state), USA
| Population | 1,626 |
| Coordinates | 46.6793000, -119.9172700 |
| Altitude | 172 |
| Country | United States |
End: Desert Aire (-119.91727, 46.6793)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 252 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
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 | $28.94 | $57.88 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $30.79 | $61.57 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $31.91 | $63.83 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $30.23 | $60.47 |
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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