How far is Medical Lake, WA from Mica, WA?
The driving distance from Medical Lake, WA to Mica, WA is about 29.8 miles (48 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
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 Medical Lake and Mica.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medical Lake and Mica.
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Start on East Lake Street
38 m · 8 sec · East Lake Street
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Turn right onto North Lefevre Street
2271 ft · 1 min · North Lefevre Street
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Turn right onto State Route 902
1.2 km · 2 min · State Route 902
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Continue on West Medical Lake Highway
3 mi · 4 min · West Medical Lake Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Medical Lake Highway
23 m · 4 sec · West Medical Lake Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto West Medical Lake Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Medical Lake Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Aero Road
2 m · 1 sec · West Aero Road
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Exit the roundabout onto West Aero Road
139 m · 9 sec · West Aero Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Aero Road
20 m · 1 sec · West Aero Road
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Exit the roundabout onto West Aero Road
1300 ft · 27 sec · West Aero Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 90 East: Spokane
80 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 90 East: Spokane
1654 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
5 mi · 6 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 Medical Lake 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.
I 90 East
Merge slight right
7.18 mi · 00h 09m
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 Medical Lake 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 Medical Lake to Mica?
The road trip is about 29.8 miles (48 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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 14.9 miles from Medical Lake and 14.9 miles from Mica.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 4:58 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.49 one way or $10.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Medical Lake 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
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Chewelah, WA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Medical Lake and Mica. Straight-line distance: 21.94 mi (35.31 km).
#1 Medical Lake
City in Spokane County, Washington, United States
| Population | 4,944 |
| Coordinates | 47.5729400, -117.6821600 |
| Altitude | 739 |
| 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: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $5.49 | $10.99 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $5.85 | $11.69 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $6.06 | $12.12 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $5.74 | $11.48 |
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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