Driving Times Seattle.........................2.5 hrs Yakima........................1.0 hr Tri-Cities......................1.0 hr Ellensburg....................1.0 hr Spokane......................2.5 hrs From Seattle Take I-5 South to I-90 East. Follow I-90 East to the Columbia River. Cross the bridge at Vantage & take SR-243 South. Desert Aire is approximately 18 miles on the river side of the highway. From Spokane Take I-90 Westbound to the Columbia River--turning left on SR 243, drive South, following the river approximately 18 miles. From Ellensburg Take I-90 Eastbound until you cross the Columbia River at Vantage--turn right immediately after crossing the river on SR 243. Drive South, following the river approximately 18 miles. From Yakima Take SR 24 Eastbound to the intersection of SR 243 at the Vernita Bridge--drive North on SR 243 approximately 10 miles. From Tri-Cities Take SR 240 North out of Richland until it intersects SR 243 at the Vernita Bridge--drive North on SR 243 approximately 10 miles.   Area Boat Launch Information (Courtesy of Grant County P.U.D.)