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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Washington.
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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.
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Start on North Pines Road
820 ft · 27 sec · North Pines Road
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Turn left onto East Montgomery Avenue
47 m · 6 sec · East Montgomery Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left
1753 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Spokane Valley Freeway
11.3 mi · 14 min · Spokane Valley Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 2 West
3.9 mi · 6 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Sunset Highway
24 m · 2 sec · West Sunset Highway
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Exit the rotary onto West Sunset Highway
1.6 km · 2 min · West Sunset Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Sunset Highway
36 m · 2 sec · West Sunset Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto West Sunset Highway
1 mi · 2 min · West Sunset Highway
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Turn right onto South Lundstrom Street
656 ft · 29 sec · South Lundstrom Street
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Turn left onto West 12th Avenue
13 m · 1 sec · West 12th Avenue
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Medical Lake Parks & Rec Department
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 Spokane.
Spokane Intermodal Center
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Loon Lake, WA
Chewelah, WA
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).
#1 Spokane Valley
The most populous city in Spokane County, Washington.
| Population | 102,893 |
| Coordinates | 47.6732300, -117.2393700 |
| Altitude | 615 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Airway Heights
City in Spokane County, Washington, United States
| Population | 9,618 |
| Coordinates | 47.6446100, -117.5932700 |
| Altitude | 731 |
| Country | United States |
End: Airway Heights (-117.59327, 47.64461)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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