How far is Tacoma, WA from Airway Heights, WA?
The driving distance from Tacoma, WA to Airway Heights, WA is about 290.2 miles (467.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 228.2 miles (367.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 56m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 28m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tacoma and Airway Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tacoma and Airway Heights.
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Start on South 11th Street
686 ft · 29 sec · South 11th Street
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Turn right onto Market Street
759 ft · 31 sec · Market Street
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Turn left onto South 13th Street
920 ft · 36 sec · South 13th Street
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Turn right onto I 705 SB Ramp
65 m · 11 sec · I 705 SB Ramp
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Take the ramp straight toward Port of Tacoma
869 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight right
1.3 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 North: Seattle
1819 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Seattle
1395 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
7.7 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation
2644 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto State Route 18
27.3 mi · 35 min · State Route 18
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Continue on Snoqualmie Parkway
656 ft · 8 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Spokane
3019 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
246.2 mi · 4 hr 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 902 West: Medical Lake
1260 ft · 32 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Aero Road
86 m · 6 sec · West Aero Road
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Exit the roundabout onto West Aero Road
1306 ft · 26 sec · West Aero Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Aero Road
31 m · 2 sec · West Aero Road
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Exit the roundabout onto West Aero Road
125 m · 8 sec · West Aero Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Geiger Boulevard
8 m · 1 sec · West Geiger Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto West Geiger Boulevard
815 ft · 24 sec · West Geiger Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Hayford Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · South Hayford Road
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Turn straight onto 2: West Sunset Highway
557 ft · 13 sec
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Turn left onto West Sunset Highway
2663 ft · 56 sec · 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 · 31 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 Tacoma and Airway Heights.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 90 East
Merge slight left
246 mi · 04h 26m
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 leaving Tacoma 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 Tacoma to Airway Heights?
The road trip is about 290.2 miles (467.1 km) and usually takes 05h 28m 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?
George is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.8 miles from Tacoma and 145.4 miles from Airway Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 228.2 miles (367.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 62 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 6:04 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.59 one way or $107.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Tacoma and Sunny near Airway Heights.
Stop Ideas Near George
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to George.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tacoma and Airway Heights. Straight-line distance: 228.23 mi (367.3 km).
#1 Tacoma
The third most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 219,945 |
| Coordinates | 47.2528800, -122.4442900 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| 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: 467 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 37m |
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 | $53.59 | $107.17 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $57.01 | $114.01 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $59.10 | $118.19 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $55.98 | $111.96 |
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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