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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Spokane County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spokane Valley and Fairwood.
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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
1.4 mi · 2 min · Spokane Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Millwood
1239 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto North Mullan Road
144 m · 12 sec · North Mullan Road
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Continue on North Argonne Road
3.4 mi · 7 min · North Argonne Road
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Turn left onto East Bigelow Gulch Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · East Bigelow Gulch Road
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Continue on East Francis Avenue
2599 ft · 53 sec · East Francis Avenue
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Turn right onto North Freya Street
1941 ft · 1 min · North Freya Street
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Exit the roundabout
2604 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Spokane Corridor
2.8 mi · 3 min · North Spokane Corridor
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Spokane
3241 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto East Farwell Road
1.5 km · 2 min · East Farwell Road
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Continue on East Hastings Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Hastings Road
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Turn left onto West Bellwood Drive
674 ft · 35 sec · West Bellwood Drive
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Turn left
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 Valley 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 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.
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.
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.
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 Millwood.
Spokane Intermodal Center
Deer Park, WA
Loon Lake, WA
Chewelah, WA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spokane Valley and Fairwood. Straight-line distance: 10.51 mi (16.91 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 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: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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