How far is Cheney, WA from Mica, WA?

The driving distance from Cheney, WA to Mica, WA is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.63 mi
00h 47m
Flight
17.62 mi
28.35 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.62 mi
Kilometers
28.35 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.63 mi
Kilometers
50.91 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mica
Fri, Apr 17, 7:06 PM PDT
Return by in Cheney
Fri, Apr 17, 7:54 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cheney
2026-04-17T18:18
Arrive Mica
Fri, Apr 17, 7:06 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:54 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cheney
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Spokane
WA

The second most populous city in Washington.

From Cheney
15.8 mi
00h 23m
To Mica
15.8 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW
Destination
52°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cheney and Mica.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cheney and Mica.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    50 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto F Street

    42 m · 11 sec · F Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · 1st Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on 1st Street

    1444 ft · 29 sec · 1st Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Lt. Col. Michael P. Anderson Memorial Highway

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Lt. Col. Michael P. Anderson Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    154 m · 11 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    1969 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    7.3 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    7.2 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Business

    2 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Dishman Road

    2687 ft · 1 min · South Dishman Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Dishman-Mica Road

    6.9 mi · 12 min · South Dishman-Mica Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Belmont Road

    130 m · 15 sec · East Belmont Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Belmont Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cheney and Mica.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lt. Col. Michael P. Anderson Memorial Highway
19.2 mi · 61%
South Dishman-Mica Road
6.94 mi · 22%
I 90 Business
2.01 mi · 6%
1st Street
1.6 mi · 5%
South Dishman Road
0.51 mi · 2%
East Belmont Road
0.08 mi
Longest Stretch

Lt. Col. Michael P. Anderson Memorial Highway

Merge slight right

7.31 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
17.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spokane
00h 23m from Cheney
Leave By
4:54 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cheney and Mostly Sunny near Mica.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cheney to Mica?

The road trip is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km) and usually takes 00h 47m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Spokane is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Cheney and 15.8 miles from Mica.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.86 one way or $11.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cheney and Mostly Sunny near Mica.

Stop Ideas Near Spokane

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Spokane and the surrounding midpoint area.
Medical Lake Parks & Rec Department
Scenic stop 12.9 mi away

Medical Lake Parks & Rec Department

Medical Lake , WA
124 S Lefevre St, Medical Lake, WA 99022
Rating 4.3/5 96 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 0.7 mi away

Spokane City Building Permits

Spokane , WA
808 W Spokane Falls Blvd # 3, Spokane, WA 99201
Rating 2.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Emergency services
Spokane City Hall
Meeting point 0.7 mi away

Spokane City Hall

Spokane , WA
808 W Spokane Falls Blvd, Spokane, WA 99201
Rating 3.4/5 24 reviews City Hall
Cotter and Sons Old City Hall
Nearby stop 0.7 mi away

Cotter and Sons Old City Hall

Spokane , WA
River Park Square, 221 N Wall St, Spokane, WA 99201
Rating 4.2/5 11 reviews Property management company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Spokane.

RAIL

Spokane Intermodal Center

1 mi away
221 W. 1st Avenue
BUS

Deer Park, WA

32 mi away
822 South Main Street
BUS

Loon Lake, WA

47 mi away
State Highway 292 & Colville Road
BUS

Chewelah, WA

72 mi away
10 West Colville Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cheney and Mica. Straight-line distance: 17.62 mi (28.35 km).

Cheney

#1 Cheney

City in the U.

Population12,930
Coordinates47.4873900, -117.5757600
Altitude717
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Mica

Mica is a place in Washington, United States.

Population0
Coordinates47.5560100, -117.2121500
Altitude757
CountryUnited States
Start: Cheney (-117.57576, 47.48739)
End: Mica (-117.21215, 47.55601)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.12 gal
4.23 L · about $5.86
Round trip
$11.72
2.24 gal · 8.46 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 19.9 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $5.86 $11.72
Mid-grade $5.57 $6.24 $12.47
Premium $5.77 $6.46 $12.93
Diesel $5.47 $6.12 $12.25

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Washington · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Cheney and Mica. The current time is 18:18:29.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.