The drive from Spring Valley, WA to Airway Heights, WA covers 39.3 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, South Prairie View Road, US 2 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.4 miles on US 195.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.23 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: 39.3 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 (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 3m highway drive covering 39.3 miles, with most of the trip on US 195 and South Prairie View Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 24.4 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 24.4 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
2,535 ft1,871 ft
Total Climb
812 ft
Total Descent
820 ft
Highest Point
2,535 ft
~11.2 mi in
Elevation Range
664 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 195 and South Prairie View Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.4 miles in near South Old Highway 195.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 39.3 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.4 miles (South Old Highway 195): Navigation decision point; at 31.7 miles (US 195): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.3 miles (US 2): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
4.4 mi into trip|~11m in|South Old Highway 195
At end of road, turn right onto South Old Highway 195
Navigation decision point
6
31.7 mi into trip|~50m in|US 195
Keep slight left at fork onto US 195 toward I 90 West: Spokane Airport, Seattle
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 90 West: Spokane Airport, Seattle
5
33.3 mi into trip|~52m in|US 2
Keep slight right at fork onto US 2 toward US 2 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 2 West
5
38.2 mi into trip|~1h in|West Sunset Highway
Enter roundabout onto West Sunset Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
39.3 mi into trip|~1h 3m in|West 12th Avenue
Turn left onto West 12th Avenue
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Spring Valley, WA to Airway Heights, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Seattle along the way.
Seattle
31.7 mi in|~50m|via US 195
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 195
24.4 mi
31m
South Prairie View Road
4 mi
9m
US 2
3.9 mi
6m
South Old Highway 195
2.8 mi
6m
West Sunset Highway
2 mi
4m
I 90
1.2 mi
1m
East Spring Valley Road
0.3 mi
1m
South Lundstrom Street
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 195
— 24.4 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spring Valley, WA and Airway Heights, WA.
1
Start on this road
165 ft·18 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto East Spring Valley Road
0.3 mi·1 min·East Spring Valley Road
3
Turn left onto South Prairie View Road
4.0 mi·9 min·South Prairie View Road
4
At end of road, turn right onto South Old Highway 195
2.8 mi·6 min·South Old Highway 195
5
Turn left onto South Cheney Plaza Road
271 ft·8 sec·South Cheney Plaza Road
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·1 min
7
Merge onto US 195
24 mi·30 min·US 195
8
Keep slight left at fork onto US 195
0.4 mi·34 sec·US 195
Toward I 90 West: Spokane Airport, Seattle
9
Merge onto I 90; US 2; US 395
1.2 mi·1 min·I 90; US 2; US 395
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 2
3.9 mi·6 min·US 2
Toward US 2 West
11
Enter roundabout onto US 2
79 ft·1 sec·West Sunset Highway
12
Continue on US 2
1.0 mi·2 min·West Sunset Highway
13
Enter roundabout onto West Sunset Highway
118 ft·2 sec·West Sunset Highway
14
Continue on West Sunset Highway
1.0 mi·1 min·West Sunset Highway
15
Turn right onto South Lundstrom Street
0.1 mi·31 sec·South Lundstrom Street
16
Turn left onto West 12th Avenue
42 ft·1 sec·West 12th Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
West 12th Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.7 mi from Spring Valley, WA
· 34m into the drive
The midpoint is around 19.7 miles from Spring Valley, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Airway Heights, WA
The final approach into Airway Heights, 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
$8.23 one way
$16.45 round trip
$5.32/gal25.4 MPG avg14 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.58
$8.63
$17.25
premium
$5.77
$8.92
$17.85
diesel
$5.61
$8.68
$17.35
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.8 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
$4.13
$1.89
Efficient EV
9.8
0
$3.44
$1.57
EV Truck/SUV
15.7
0
$5.50
$2.52
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.
Forecast as of Apr 13, 2026
Origin
Spring Valley, WA
Night
in Spring Valley on Friday
Local time
10:08 PM
PDT
Current temp
42°F
Light Rain Likely
S 9 mph64% chanceLive forecast
Winter Storm Watch
Winter Storm Watch issued April 13 at 12:01AM PDT until April 16 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 12 at 8:16PM PDT until April 14 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Destination
Airway Heights, WA
Night
in Airway Heights on Friday
Local time
10:08 PM
PDT
Current temp
43°F
Chance Light Rain
SW 9 mph47% chanceLive forecast
Winter Storm Watch
Winter Storm Watch issued April 13 at 12:01AM PDT until April 16 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 12 at 8:16PM PDT until April 14 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
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
1h 3m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Spring Valley, WA to Airway Heights, WA covers 39.3 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, South Prairie View Road, US 2. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.7 miles from Spring Valley, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.23 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 39.3 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.4 miles (South Old Highway 195): Navigation decision point; at 31.7 miles (US 195): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.3 miles (US 2): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Spring Valley, WA to Airway Heights, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Seattle along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 1,871 ft to 2,535 ft elevation with about 812 ft of total climbing.
