How far is Spokane Valley, WA from Fairwood, WA?

The driving distance from Spokane Valley, WA to Fairwood, WA is about 16 miles (25.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.03 mi
00h 29m
Flight
10.51 mi
16.91 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.51 mi
Kilometers
16.91 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.03 mi
Kilometers
25.79 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairwood
Fri, Apr 17, 8:25 AM PDT
Return by in Spokane Valley
Fri, Apr 17, 8:55 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spokane Valley
2026-04-17T07:55
Arrive Fairwood
Fri, Apr 17, 8:25 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:30 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Millwood
WA

City in Spokane County, Washington, United States

From Spokane Valley
8 mi
00h 14m
To Fairwood
8 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW
Destination
57°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spokane Valley and Fairwood.

  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

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Spokane Valley Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Millwood

    1239 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Mullan Road

    144 m · 12 sec · North Mullan Road

  7. 7

    Continue on North Argonne Road

    3.4 mi · 7 min · North Argonne Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Bigelow Gulch Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · East Bigelow Gulch Road

  9. 9

    Continue on East Francis Avenue

    2599 ft · 53 sec · East Francis Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Freya Street

    1941 ft · 1 min · North Freya Street

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    2604 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto North Spokane Corridor

    2.8 mi · 3 min · North Spokane Corridor

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Spokane

    3241 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Farwell Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Farwell Road

  15. 15

    Continue on East Hastings Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Hastings Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Bellwood Drive

    674 ft · 35 sec · West Bellwood Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left

    116 m · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
112.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Argonne Road
3.39 mi · 21%
East Bigelow Gulch Road
3.13 mi · 20%
North Spokane Corridor
2.76 mi · 17%
Spokane Valley Freeway
1.42 mi · 9%
East Hastings Road
1.36 mi · 9%
East Farwell Road
0.96 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

North Argonne Road

Continue on North Argonne Road

3.39 mi · 00h 07m

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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
10.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millwood
00h 14m from Spokane Valley
Leave By
7:30 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Spokane Valley 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 Valley to Fairwood?

The road trip is about 16 miles (25.8 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

Millwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Spokane Valley and 8 miles from Fairwood.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.98 one way or $5.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Spokane Valley and Sunny near Fairwood.

Stop Ideas Near Millwood

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 Millwood and the surrounding midpoint area.
Spokane Tribal Gathering Place
Scenic stop 5.9 mi away

Spokane Tribal Gathering Place

Spokane , WA
353-367 N Post St, Spokane, WA 99256
Rating 4.3/5 3 reviews Tourist attraction
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 5.9 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 5.9 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 5.9 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 Millwood.

RAIL

Spokane Intermodal Center

10 mi away
221 W. 1st Avenue
BUS

Deer Park, WA

33 mi away
822 South Main Street
BUS

Loon Lake, WA

49 mi away
State Highway 292 & Colville Road
BUS

Chewelah, WA

74 mi away
10 West Colville Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spokane Valley and Fairwood. Straight-line distance: 10.51 mi (16.91 km).

Spokane Valley

#1 Spokane Valley

The most populous city in Spokane County, Washington.

Population102,893
Coordinates47.6732300, -117.2393700
Altitude615
CountryUnited States
Fairwood

#2 Fairwood

Census designated place in King County, Washington

Population7,905
Coordinates47.7668400, -117.4174400
Altitude553
CountryUnited States
Start: Spokane Valley (-117.23937, 47.67323)
End: Fairwood (-117.41744, 47.76684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.57 gal
2.14 L · about $2.98
Round trip
$5.97
1.14 gal · 4.28 L
Estimated CO2
5.1 kg one way
Round trip: 10.1 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $2.98 $5.97
Mid-grade $5.57 $3.17 $6.35
Premium $5.77 $3.29 $6.58
Diesel $5.47 $3.12 $6.23

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Spokane Valley and Fairwood. The current time is 07:55:48.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.