How far is Medical Lake, WA from Spokane, WA?
The driving distance from Medical Lake, WA to Spokane, WA is about 15 miles (24.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Spokane County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Rain
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Medical Lake and Spokane.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medical Lake and Spokane.
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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
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Maple Street, Lincoln Street, Walnut Street
1203 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on West 5th Avenue
117 m · 13 sec · West 5th Avenue
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Turn straight onto West Freeway Avenue
1151 ft · 33 sec · West Freeway Avenue
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Continue on West 4th Avenue
1027 ft · 31 sec · West 4th Avenue
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Continue on West 4th Avenue
51 m · 5 sec · West 4th Avenue
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Continue on South Lincoln Street
2275 ft · 1 min · South Lincoln Street
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Turn left onto West Main Avenue
846 ft · 35 sec · West Main Avenue
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Turn right
8 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto South Gorge Trail
48 m · 17 sec · South Gorge Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Gorge Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Medical Lake and Spokane.
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 left
5.04 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Medical Lake and Partly Sunny near Spokane.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Medical Lake to Spokane?
The road trip is about 15 miles (24.1 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Airway Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Medical Lake and 7.5 miles from Spokane.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.77 one way or $5.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Medical Lake and Partly Sunny near Spokane.
Stop Ideas Near Airway Heights
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 Airway Heights.
Spokane Intermodal Center
Deer Park, WA
Loon Lake, WA
Chewelah, WA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Medical Lake and Spokane. Straight-line distance: 13.22 mi (21.28 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 Spokane
The second most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 222,050 |
| Coordinates | 47.6596600, -117.4290800 |
| Altitude | 571 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Main Avenue (-117.429081, 47.659029)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.77 | $5.55 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $2.95 | $5.90 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $3.06 | $6.12 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $2.90 | $5.80 |
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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