Origin
Airway Heights, WA
Night in Airway Heights on Saturday
Local time
9:40 PM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Airway Heights, WA to Spokane, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
9.3 mi
15 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
★
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
Airway Heights, WA to Spokane, WA is 9.3 miles and takes about 18 minutes via West Sunset Highway/US 2/South Lincoln Street, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short journey connects two points within the Pacific Coast region, both located in Washington state. It's a straightforward drive, ideal for when you need to get from one place to another quickly. The route primarily uses major roadways, offering a practical connection rather than an extensive scenic tour. Consider this trip for its efficiency and ease of navigation.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Sunset Highway | 4 mi | 8m |
| US 2 | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| South Lincoln Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West 4th Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Freeway Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Main Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Lundstrom Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West 5th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Sunset Highway
— 4 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Airway Heights, WA and Spokane, 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
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
US 2
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward Maple Street, Lincoln Street, Walnut Street
10
Continue on West 5th Avenue
382 ft
·
12 sec
·
West 5th Avenue
11
Turn straight onto West Freeway Avenue
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
West Freeway Avenue
12
Continue on West 4th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
West 4th Avenue
13
Continue on West 4th Avenue
167 ft
·
4 sec
·
West 4th Avenue
14
Continue on South Lincoln Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Lincoln Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
15
Turn left onto West Main Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
West Main Avenue
16
Turn right
26 ft
·
8 sec
17
Turn left onto South Gorge Trail
157 ft
·
17 sec
·
South Gorge Trail
18
Arrive at destination
South Gorge Trail
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9.3 — 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
5
7.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward Maple Street, Lincoln Street, Walnut Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Maple Street, Lincoln Street, Walnut Str...
5
9.3 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
9.3 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
South Gorge Trail
Turn left onto South Gorge Trail
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.95 one way
$3.89 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $2.04 | $4.08 |
| premium | $5.77 | $2.11 | $4.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.05 | $4.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.81 | $0.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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, WA
Night in Spokane on Saturday
Local time
9:40 PM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
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
18m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive features a mixed profile, with 43% of the journey on highways. You'll experience stretches of faster-paced driving, including a continuous segment of 4 miles on West Sunset Highway. As you progress, the route transitions between these highway sections and more local road segments as you approach Spokane. The drive offers a blend of efficiency and local access, moving you from one area to the next with minimal fuss. Expect a varied driving experience that reflects its urban and suburban surroundings.
43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4 mi on West Sunset Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 18m drive. You will face about 9 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 7.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 9.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4 miles on West Sunset Highway. 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 7.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Spokane, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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