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

The driving distance from Spring Valley, WA to Airway Heights, WA is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.31 mi
00h 47m
Flight
29.35 mi
47.23 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.35 mi
Kilometers
47.23 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.31 mi
Kilometers
63.26 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Airway Heights
Fri, Apr 17, 8:04 PM PDT
Return by in Spring Valley
Fri, Apr 17, 8:51 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spring Valley
2026-04-17T19:16
Arrive Airway Heights
Fri, Apr 17, 8:04 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:56 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spring Valley
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Spangle
WA

City in Spokane County, Washington, United States

From Spring Valley
19.6 mi
00h 23m
To Airway Heights
19.7 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
54°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    50 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Spring Valley Road

    1759 ft · 1 min · East Spring Valley Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Prairie View Road

    4 mi · 10 min · South Prairie View Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Old Highway 195

    2.8 mi · 7 min · South Old Highway 195

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Cheney Plaza Road

    83 m · 9 sec · South Cheney Plaza Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    2365 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    24 mi · 31 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Spokane Airport, Seattle

    2243 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 2 West

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Sunset Highway

    24 m · 2 sec · West Sunset Highway

  12. 12

    Exit the rotary onto West Sunset Highway

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Sunset Highway

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Sunset Highway

    36 m · 2 sec · West Sunset Highway

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto West Sunset Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · West Sunset Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Lundstrom Street

    656 ft · 31 sec · South Lundstrom Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West 12th Avenue

    13 m · 1 sec · West 12th Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 12th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spring 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
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Cheney Plaza Road
24.5 mi · 62%
South Prairie View Road
4.04 mi · 10%
US 2 West
3.87 mi · 10%
South Old Highway 195
2.81 mi · 7%
West Sunset Highway
2.03 mi · 5%
I 90 West
1.59 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

South Cheney Plaza Road

Merge slight left

24 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
29.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spangle
00h 23m from Spring Valley
Leave By
4:56 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Spring Valley and Sunny near Airway Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km) and usually takes 00h 47m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Spangle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from Spring Valley and 19.7 miles from Airway Heights.

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

The direct path is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.27 one way or $14.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Spring Valley and Sunny near Airway Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Spangle

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 Spangle and the surrounding midpoint area.
Medical Lake Parks & Rec Department
Scenic stop 14.6 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 12.3 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 12.3 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 12.2 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 Spangle.

RAIL

Spokane Intermodal Center

26 mi away
221 W. 1st Avenue
BUS

Deer Park, WA

58 mi away
822 South Main Street
BUS

Colfax, Washington

61 mi away
610 South Main St.
BUS

Loon Lake, WA

73 mi away
State Highway 292 & Colville Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spring Valley and Airway Heights. Straight-line distance: 29.35 mi (47.23 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Spring Valley

Spring Valley is a place in Washington, United States.

Population0
Coordinates47.2746200, -117.2846300
Altitude733
CountryUnited States
Airway Heights

#2 Airway Heights

City in Spokane County, Washington, United States

Population9,618
Coordinates47.6446100, -117.5932700
Altitude731
CountryUnited States
Start: (-117.284315, 47.274308)
End: West 12th Avenue (-117.593274, 47.644669)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.39 gal
5.25 L · about $7.27
Round trip
$14.55
2.78 gal · 10.5 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.7 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $7.27 $14.55
Mid-grade $5.57 $7.74 $15.48
Premium $5.77 $8.02 $16.04
Diesel $5.47 $7.60 $15.20

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Spring Valley and Airway Heights. The current time is 19:16:49.

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.