How far is Spokane, WA from Fairwood, WA?
The driving distance from Spokane, WA to Fairwood, WA is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spokane and Fairwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spokane and Fairwood.
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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
848 ft · 1 min · West Main Avenue
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Continue on West Main Avenue
44 m · 4 sec · West Main Avenue
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Turn slight right onto North Monroe Street
4.7 mi · 12 min · North Monroe Street
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Continue on North Wall Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Wall Street
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Continue on North Waikiki Road
1 mi · 2 min · North Waikiki Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Mill Road
16 m · 2 sec · North Mill Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Mill Road
2376 ft · 1 min · North Mill Road
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Turn right onto West Bellwood Drive
1382 ft · 1 min · West Bellwood Drive
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Turn right
116 m · 28 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spokane and Fairwood.
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.
North Monroe Street
Turn slight right onto North Monroe Street
4.67 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Sunny leaving Spokane and Sunny near Fairwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spokane to Fairwood?
The road trip is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Country Homes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.1 miles from Spokane and 4.1 miles from Fairwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 7:46 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.52 one way or $3.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spokane and Sunny near Fairwood.
Stop Ideas Near Country Homes
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Spokane Tribal Gathering Place
Spokane City Building Permits
Spokane City Hall
Cotter and Sons Old City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Country Homes.
Spokane Intermodal Center
Deer Park, WA
Loon Lake, WA
Chewelah, WA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spokane and Fairwood. Straight-line distance: 7.43 mi (11.95 km).
#1 Spokane
The second most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 222,050 |
| Coordinates | 47.6596600, -117.4290800 |
| Altitude | 571 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fairwood
Census designated place in King County, Washington
| Population | 7,905 |
| Coordinates | 47.7668400, -117.4174400 |
| Altitude | 553 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairwood (-117.41744, 47.76684)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.52 | $3.04 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $1.61 | $3.23 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $1.67 | $3.35 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $1.59 | $3.17 |
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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