Origin
Airway Heights, WA
Late night in Airway Heights on Sunday
Local time
3:24 AM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Airway Heights, WA to Spokane Valley, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
17.9 mi
29 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Airway Heights, WA
JOHN CALLERY
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Airway Heights to Spokane Valley, you are looking at a quick 17.9-mile transit across the region. This drive typically takes about 27 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip that requires no overnight stops. Your route primarily utilizes US 2, West Sunset Highway, and South Lundstrom Street to move you efficiently between these two Pacific Coast locations. With an estimated fuel cost of just $4, this is an incredibly affordable and straightforward journey. Because the duration is so brief, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule to head out whenever it fits your plans best.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 2 | 13.3 mi | 17m |
| West Sunset Highway | 4 mi | 8m |
| South Lundstrom Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Pines Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West 12th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 2
— 13.3 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Airway Heights, WA and Spokane Valley, WA.
1
Start on West 12th Avenue
42 ft
·
6 sec
·
West 12th Avenue
2
Turn right onto South Lundstrom Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
South Lundstrom Street
3
Turn left onto US 2
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Sunset Highway
4
Enter roundabout onto West Sunset Highway
95 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Sunset Highway
5
Continue on West Sunset Highway
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Sunset Highway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
Enter roundabout onto US 2
97 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Sunset Highway
7
Continue on US 2
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West Sunset Highway
8
Turn straight onto US 2
13 mi
·
17 min
·
US 2
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward WA 27
10
Turn left onto WA 27
148 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Pines Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Arrive at destination
WA 27
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 17.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Lundstrom Street
Turn right onto South Lundstrom Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 2 / West Sunset Highway
Turn left onto US 2 / West Sunset Highway
Navigation decision point
4
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
West Sunset Highway
Enter roundabout onto West Sunset Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
2.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 2 / West Sunset Highway
Enter roundabout onto US 2 / West Sunset Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
17.4 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward WA 27
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward WA 27
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.75 one way
$7.49 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $3.93 | $7.86 |
| premium | $5.77 | $4.06 | $8.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.95 | $7.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.57 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.51 | $1.15 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Spokane Valley, WA
Late night in Spokane Valley on Sunday
Local time
3:24 AM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Light Rain Likely
SW 3 mph
56% chance
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
27m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This 17.9-mile stretch is a highway-focused drive that keeps you moving steadily toward your destination. Roughly 74% of your time will be spent on highways, providing a consistent pace as you navigate the corridor. You will spend the bulk of your journey on a 13.3-mile stretch of US 2, which serves as the backbone of the trip. While the route lacks the technical turns of a mountain pass, the transition between local streets and highway infrastructure keeps the drive feeling functional and direct. Expect a practical experience behind the wheel that prioritizes efficiency over meandering scenic detours.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.3 mi on US 2.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 2 and West Sunset Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Lundstrom Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 27m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Lundstrom Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 2 / West Sunset Highway): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (West Sunset Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
2,399 ft
1,803 ft
Total Climb
236 ft
Total Descent
622 ft
Highest Point
2,399 ft
Elevation Range
597 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 17.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.3 miles on US 2. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Lundstrom Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 2 / West Sunset Highway): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (West Sunset Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Spokane Valley, WA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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