Origin
Fairwood, WA
Late night in Fairwood on Sunday
Local time
3:19 AM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairwood, 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
30m
Distance
15.1 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fairwood, WA
Harrison Reilly
Trip Overview
Fairwood, WA to Spokane Valley, WA is 15.1 miles and takes about 30m via North Argonne Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Washington state, moving from the Pacific Coast region towards the interior. Expect a very local feel for the majority of this drive, with frequent turns rather than long stretches of highway. It's a straightforward connection perfect for a quick transition between these two points, with minimal time commitment and a low fuel cost. Consider this an easy leg for any longer Pacific Northwest journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Argonne Road | 6.2 mi | 12m |
| East Peone Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| East Farwell Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Spokane Valley Freeway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| West Hastings Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| North Bruce Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Market Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East Peone Foothills Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Argonne Road
— 6.2 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairwood, WA and Spokane Valley, WA.
1
Start on this road
379 ft
·
29 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto West Bellwood Drive
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Bellwood Drive
3
Turn right onto West Hastings Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Hastings Road
4
Continue on East Farwell Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
East Farwell Road
5
Turn right onto North Market Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Market Street
6
Turn left onto East Peone Foothills Road
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Peone Foothills Road
7
Continue on East Peone Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
East Peone Road
8
Turn right onto North Bruce Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Bruce Road
9
Continue on North Argonne Road
6.2 mi
·
12 min
·
North Argonne Road
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
11
Merge onto I 90
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Spokane Valley Freeway
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward WA 27
13
Turn left onto WA 27
148 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Pines Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Arrive at destination
WA 27
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 14.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Bellwood Drive
Turn right onto West Bellwood Drive
Navigation decision point
4
3.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
North Market Street
Turn right onto North Market Street
Navigation decision point
4
3.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
East Peone Foothills Road
Turn left onto East Peone Foothills Road
Navigation decision point
4
6.1 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
North Bruce Road
Turn right onto North Bruce Road
Navigation decision point
4
14.7 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward WA 27
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward WA 27
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.16 one way
$6.32 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $3.31 | $6.63 |
| premium | $5.77 | $3.43 | $6.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.33 | $6.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.59 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.97 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
3:19 AM
PDT
Current temp
33°F
Mostly Clear
SE 2 to 6 mph
0% 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
12 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
30m 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 route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with only about 9% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.2 miles on North Argonne Road. As you navigate East Peone Road and East Farwell Road, anticipate a more intimate, neighborhood-style driving experience. The road's personality is less about open-road cruising and more about managing a series of intersections and directional changes. It's a route where paying attention to navigation is key, rather than simply setting cruise control.
Only 9% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.2 mi on North Argonne Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West Bellwood Drive.
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 30m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West Bellwood Drive): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (North Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (East Peone Foothills Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 15.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (9%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.2 miles on North Argonne Road. 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: at 0.1 miles (West Bellwood Drive): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (North Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (East Peone Foothills Road): Navigation decision point.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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