Drive time to Spokane International Airport (GEG)

Spokane International Airport (GEG / KGEG) is a large airport serving Spokane, Washington. It sits 2,376 feet above sea level and has 2 runways, the longest 11,002 feet. The largest population centre nearby is Spokane, WA — the airport lies about 5.7 miles south-west of it in a straight line.

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From nearby cities

Driving to GEG from cities near Spokane

The 9 largest population centres within 90 miles of GEG. Distances below are straight-line; the road route is always longer. Select a city to calculate its real driving time and distance to the airport.

Straight-line distance from each city to Spokane International Airport
CityStraight line Airport lies
Spokane, WA 5.7 mi south-west Get drive time →
Cheney, WA 9.4 mi north Get drive time →
Spokane Valley, WA 14 mi west Get drive time →
Liberty Lake, WA 21 mi west Get drive time →
Post Falls, ID 28 mi west Get drive time →
Coeur d'Alene, ID 35 mi west Get drive time →
Pullman, WA 64 mi north Get drive time →
Sandpoint, ID 64 mi south-west Get drive time →
Moses Lake, WA 88 mi north-east Get drive time →
Alternatives

Other airports near GEG

Within 200 miles, straight-line. A slightly farther airport is sometimes the shorter drive — check both before you book.

Reference

GEG at a glance

IATA code
GEG
ICAO code
KGEG
Serving
Spokane, Washington
Elevation
2,376 ft
Runways
2
Longest runway
11,002 ft
Coordinates
47.6199, -117.5340
Classification
Large airport
Official site
Airport website
Reference
Wikipedia

Airport, runway and elevation figures come from the OurAirports open database. Routes are calculated to the airport's map reference point, which at a large airport may sit a few minutes from your specific terminal.

Timing

When to leave for a flight from GEG

Leave home drive time + 2 hours before a domestic departure from GEG, or drive time + 3 hours before an international one.

Those buffers cover bag drop, security and the walk to the gate, but not getting from your car to the terminal — at a large airport like GEG, allow another 15–30 minutes to park and ride in, or 30–45 if you are returning a rental car. The drive estimate above is free-flow and does not model live traffic. Full guide to timing your departure →

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Other airports in Washington

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FAQ

Questions about driving to GEG

How long does it take to drive to GEG?

It depends on your starting point. Enter your address in the calculator on this page and you'll get a road-distance driving estimate to Spokane International Airport, plus the option to start from any of the 9 nearby cities listed above.

What is the airport code for Spokane?

Spokane International Airport uses the IATA code GEG and the ICAO code KGEG. It is classified as a large airport and sits at 2,376 feet above sea level.

How far is GEG from Spokane?

Spokane, WA is about 5.7 miles from GEG in a straight line. Road distance is longer — use the calculator above with Spokane as your starting point for the actual driving time.

Which other airports are near GEG?

Within 200 miles: PUW (64 mi), LWS (89 mi), ALW (111 mi), PSC (120 mi). Distances are straight-line, so compare the actual drive times before choosing — a closer airport is not always a shorter drive.

How early should I leave for a flight from GEG?

Work backwards from your departure time: subtract two hours for a domestic flight (three for international), then subtract your drive time to GEG. The calculator on this page does that arithmetic for you once you enter your starting address, and adds the parking and shuttle time you should allow on top.