How far is Vancouver, WA from Airway Heights, WA?

The driving distance from Vancouver, WA to Airway Heights, WA is about 353.5 miles (568.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 277.4 miles (446.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
353.52 mi
06h 41m
Flight
277.42 mi
446.47 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
277.42 mi
Kilometers
446.47 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
353.52 mi
Kilometers
568.93 km
Drive Time
06h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Airway Heights
Thu, Apr 16, 7:54 PM PDT
Return by in Vancouver
Fri, Apr 17, 2:35 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vancouver
2026-04-16T13:12
Arrive Airway Heights
Thu, Apr 16, 7:54 PM PDT
Route Timing
06h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:41 PM to 2:11 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:38 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vancouver
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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
Prosser
WA

County seat of Benton County, Washington

From Vancouver
176.5 mi
03h 20m
To Airway Heights
177 mi
03h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
Destination
51°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Vancouver and Airway Heights.

  1. 1

    Start on East Fourth Plain Boulevard

    100 m · 9 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 South: Portland

    1292 ft · 57 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 56 sec

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 14 East: Camas

    1.1 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 205: Salem, Seattle

    1721 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 205 South: Salem

    1766 ft · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Glenn L. Jackson Memorial Bridge

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Glenn L. Jackson Memorial Bridge

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles

    1.2 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Columbia River Highway

    158.1 mi · 2 hr 56 min · Columbia River Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Old Oregon Trail Highway

    11.4 mi · 12 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 82 West: Hermiston, Umatilla

    1.3 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue on McNary Highway

    29.9 mi · 33 min · McNary Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Lewis and Clark Trail Highway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Lewis and Clark Trail Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on South US 395

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South US 395

  16. 16

    Continue on Lewis and Clark Trail

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Lewis and Clark Trail

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 395 north, SR 397 south (Oregon Street): Spokane, Finley

    859 ft · 21 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on US 395

    1416 ft · 35 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on US 395 North: Spokane

    125.2 mi · 2 hr 15 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 902 West: Medical Lake

    1260 ft · 32 sec

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Aero Road

    86 m · 6 sec · West Aero Road

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto West Aero Road

    1306 ft · 26 sec · West Aero Road

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Aero Road

    31 m · 2 sec · West Aero Road

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto West Aero Road

    125 m · 8 sec · West Aero Road

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Geiger Boulevard

    8 m · 1 sec · West Geiger Boulevard

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto West Geiger Boulevard

    815 ft · 24 sec · West Geiger Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn left onto South Hayford Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · South Hayford Road

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto 2: West Sunset Highway

    557 ft · 13 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left onto West Sunset Highway

    2663 ft · 56 sec · West Sunset Highway

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Sunset Highway

    36 m · 2 sec · West Sunset Highway

  31. 31

    Exit the roundabout onto West Sunset Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · West Sunset Highway

  32. 32

    Turn right onto South Lundstrom Street

    656 ft · 31 sec · South Lundstrom Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto West 12th Avenue

    13 m · 1 sec · West 12th Avenue

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 12th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Vancouver and Airway Heights.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
34 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
2 merges, 15 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Columbia River Highway
158 mi · 45%
US 395 north
125 mi · 35%
McNary Highway
29.9 mi · 8%
Old Oregon Trail Highway
11.4 mi · 3%
Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
5.18 mi · 1%
Lewis and Clark Trail
4.94 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Columbia River Highway

Continue on Columbia River Highway

158 mi · 02h 56m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 41m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+76.1 mi
277.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Prosser
03h 20m from Vancouver
Leave By
10:38 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Vancouver and Slight Chance Rain And Snow near Airway Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Vancouver to Airway Heights?

The road trip is about 353.5 miles (568.9 km) and usually takes 06h 41m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Prosser is a useful midpoint, sitting about 176.5 miles from Vancouver and 177 miles from Airway Heights.

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

The direct path is about 277.4 miles (446.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.1 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $65.26 one way or $130.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Vancouver and Slight Chance Rain And Snow near Airway Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Prosser

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Prosser, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Prosser.

RAIL

Pasco Intermodal Train Station

53 mi away
535 North 1st Avenue
BUS

Pendleton, Oregon

96 mi away
320 SW Court Street
BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

107 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road
RAIL

Wishram

111 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vancouver and Airway Heights. Straight-line distance: 277.42 mi (446.47 km).

Vancouver

#1 Vancouver

The third most populous city in Washington.

Population186,192
Coordinates45.6387300, -122.6614900
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Airway Heights

#2 Airway Heights

City in Spokane County, Washington, United States

Population9,618
Coordinates47.6446100, -117.5932700
Altitude731
CountryUnited States
Start: Vancouver (-122.66149, 45.63873)
End: Airway Heights (-117.59327, 47.64461)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 569 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.47 gal
47.22 L · about $65.26
Round trip
$130.51
24.94 gal · 94.44 L
Estimated CO2
110.8 kg one way
Round trip: 221.6 kg / 489 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $65.26 $130.51
Mid-grade $5.57 $69.42 $138.84
Premium $5.77 $71.96 $143.93
Diesel $5.47 $68.17 $136.35

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Vancouver and Airway Heights. The current time is 13:12:47.

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.