How far is Spokane Valley, WA from Desert Aire, WA?
The driving distance from Spokane Valley, WA to Desert Aire, WA is about 165.5 miles (266.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 143.3 miles (230.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 32m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain
Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spokane Valley and Desert Aire.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spokane Valley and Desert Aire.
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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 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 Valley 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.
Spokane Valley Freeway
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 then Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Spokane Valley 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 Valley to Desert Aire?
The road trip is about 165.5 miles (266.3 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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 82.6 miles from Spokane Valley and 82.9 miles from Desert Aire.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 143.3 miles (230.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:28 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.56 one way or $61.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain around Spokane Valley 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.
City of Ritzville Park
Ritzville City Hall
Ritzville Fire Department
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 Valley and Desert Aire. Straight-line distance: 143.29 mi (230.6 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 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: 266 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
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 | $30.56 | $61.12 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $32.51 | $65.02 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $33.70 | $67.41 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $31.93 | $63.85 |
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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