Origin
Airway Heights, WA
Late night in Airway Heights on Saturday
Local time
1:40 AM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Airway Heights, WA to Spring Valley, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
39.2 mi
63 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Airway Heights, WA
JOHN CALLERY
Spring Valley, WA
Ken Cheatham
Trip Overview
The drive from Airway Heights, WA to Spring Valley, WA covers 39.2 miles and takes about 1h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 195, East Prairie View Road, West Sunset Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.1 miles on US 195. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.20 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 39.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 3m highway drive covering 39.2 miles, with most of the trip on US 195 and East Prairie View Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 24.1 miles on US 195.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 195 is the longest continuous segment at about 24.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 195 and East Prairie View Road. 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 1h 3m drive. You will face about 12 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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South Lundstrom Street
Turn right onto South Lundstrom Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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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
5
7.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward US 195 South: Colfax, Pullman
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 195 South: Colfax, Pullman
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Airway Heights, WA and Spring Valley, WA, road signs point toward Pullman and Plaza.
Pullman
7.2 mi in
|
~13m
Plaza
31.5 mi in
|
~44m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 195 | 24.1 mi | 30m |
| East Prairie View Road | 4 mi | 9m |
| West Sunset Highway | 4 mi | 8m |
| US 2 | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| South Old Highway 195 | 2.8 mi | 6m |
| East Spring Valley Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| South Cheney Plaza Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Lundstrom Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 195
— 24.1 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Airway Heights, WA and Spring 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
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
US 2
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward US 195 South: Colfax, Pullman
10
Continue on US 195
24 mi
·
30 min
·
US 195
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Toward Plaza
12
Turn left onto South Cheney Plaza Road
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
South Cheney Plaza Road
13
At end of road, turn right onto South Old Highway 195
2.8 mi
·
6 min
·
South Old Highway 195
14
Turn left onto East Prairie View Road
4.0 mi
·
9 min
·
East Prairie View Road
15
Turn right onto East Spring Valley Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Spring Valley Road
16
Turn right
165 ft
·
12 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.6 mi from Airway Heights, WA · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.6 miles from Airway Heights, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Spring Valley, WA
The final approach into Spring Valley, WA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.20 one way
$16.41 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $8.60 | $17.21 |
| premium | $5.77 | $8.90 | $17.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.65 | $17.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.12 | $1.88 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.49 | $2.51 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Spring Valley, WA
Late night in Spring Valley on Saturday
Local time
1:40 AM
PDT
Current temp
59°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
15 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
1h 3m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Airway Heights, WA to Spring Valley, WA covers 39.2 miles and takes about 1h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 195, East Prairie View Road, West Sunset Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.6 miles from Airway Heights, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.20 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 1h 3m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
Between Airway Heights, WA and Spring Valley, WA, road signs point toward Pullman and Plaza.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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