How far is Spokane Valley, WA from Airway Heights, WA?

The driving distance from Spokane Valley, WA to Airway Heights, WA is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
17.86 mi
00h 26m
Flight
16.59 mi
26.7 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.59 mi
Kilometers
26.7 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.86 mi
Kilometers
28.74 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Airway Heights
Sun, Apr 12, 11:05 PM PDT
Return by in Spokane Valley
Sun, Apr 12, 11:31 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spokane Valley
2026-04-12T22:39
Arrive Airway Heights
Sun, Apr 12, 11:05 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:38 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Spokane Valley
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
Spokane
WA

The second most populous city in Washington.

From Spokane Valley
8.9 mi
00h 13m
To Airway Heights
8.9 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NE
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spokane Valley and Airway Heights.

  1. 1

    Start on North Pines Road

    820 ft · 27 sec · North Pines Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Montgomery Avenue

    47 m · 6 sec · East Montgomery Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left

    1753 ft · 43 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Spokane Valley Freeway

    11.3 mi · 14 min · Spokane Valley Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on US 2 West

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Sunset Highway

    24 m · 2 sec · West Sunset Highway

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary onto West Sunset Highway

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Sunset Highway

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Sunset Highway

    36 m · 2 sec · West Sunset Highway

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto West Sunset Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · West Sunset Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Lundstrom Street

    656 ft · 29 sec · South Lundstrom Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West 12th Avenue

    13 m · 1 sec · West 12th Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 12th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spokane Valley and Airway Heights.

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
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Spokane Valley Freeway
11.3 mi · 63%
US 2 West
3.87 mi · 22%
West Sunset Highway
2.03 mi · 11%
East Montgomery Avenue
0.36 mi · 2%
North Pines Road
0.16 mi · 1%
South Lundstrom Street
0.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Spokane Valley Freeway

Merge slight left onto Spokane Valley Freeway

11.3 mi · 00h 14m

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 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.2 mi
16.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spokane
00h 13m from Spokane Valley
Leave By
7:38 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Spokane Valley and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Airway Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spokane Valley to Airway Heights?

The road trip is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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 Spokane Valley and 8.9 miles from Airway Heights.

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 7:38 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Spokane Valley and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Airway Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Spokane

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 Spokane and the surrounding midpoint area.
Medical Lake Parks & Rec Department
Scenic stop 13.6 mi away

Medical Lake Parks & Rec Department

Medical Lake , WA
124 S Lefevre St, Medical Lake, WA 99022
Rating 4.3/5 96 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 0.6 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 0.6 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 0.6 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 Spokane.

RAIL

Spokane Intermodal Center

1 mi away
221 W. 1st Avenue
BUS

Deer Park, WA

32 mi away
822 South Main Street
BUS

Loon Lake, WA

47 mi away
State Highway 292 & Colville Road
BUS

Chewelah, WA

72 mi away
10 West Colville Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spokane Valley and Airway Heights. Straight-line distance: 16.59 mi (26.7 km).

Spokane Valley

#1 Spokane Valley

The most populous city in Spokane County, Washington.

Population102,893
Coordinates47.6732300, -117.2393700
Altitude615
CountryUnited States
Airway Heights

#2 Airway Heights

City in Spokane County, Washington, United States

Population9,618
Coordinates47.6446100, -117.5932700
Altitude731
CountryUnited States
Start: Spokane Valley (-117.23937, 47.67323)
End: Airway Heights (-117.59327, 47.64461)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.63 gal
2.39 L · about $3.30
Round trip
$6.59
1.26 gal · 4.78 L
Estimated CO2
5.6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.2 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Washington · Apr 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Spokane Valley and Airway Heights. The current time is 22:39:18.

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.