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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The second most populous city in Washington.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
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.
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Start on the route
50 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto F Street
42 m · 11 sec · F Street
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Turn left onto 1st Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · 1st Street
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Keep slight right to continue on 1st Street
1444 ft · 29 sec · 1st Street
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Continue on Lt. Col. Michael P. Anderson Memorial Highway
4.2 mi · 6 min · Lt. Col. Michael P. Anderson Memorial Highway
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Take the ramp straight
154 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right
1969 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight right
7.3 mi · 8 min
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Merge slight right
7.2 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Business
2 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto South Dishman Road
2687 ft · 1 min · South Dishman Road
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Turn right onto South Dishman-Mica Road
6.9 mi · 12 min · South Dishman-Mica Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto East Belmont Road
130 m · 15 sec · East Belmont Road
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Medical Lake Parks & Rec Department
Spokane City Building Permits
Spokane City Hall
Cotter and Sons Old City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Spokane.
Spokane Intermodal Center
Deer Park, WA
Loon Lake, WA
Chewelah, WA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cheney and Mica. Straight-line distance: 17.62 mi (28.35 km).
#1 Cheney
City in the U.
| Population | 12,930 |
| Coordinates | 47.4873900, -117.5757600 |
| Altitude | 717 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mica
Mica is a place in Washington, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.5560100, -117.2121500 |
| Altitude | 757 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mica (-117.21215, 47.55601)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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