How far is Medical Lake, WA from Spring Valley, WA?
The driving distance from Medical Lake, WA to Spring Valley, WA is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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 01h 06m.
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.
City in Spokane County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Medical Lake and Spring Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medical Lake and Spring Valley.
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Start on East Lake Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · East Lake Street
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Continue on West Medical Lake-Four Lakes Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · West Medical Lake-Four Lakes Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lt. Col. Michael P. Anderson Memorial Highway
4 mi · 6 min · Lt. Col. Michael P. Anderson Memorial Highway
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Continue on 1st Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · 1st Street
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Turn left onto F Street
1047 ft · 26 sec · F Street
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Continue on South Cheney Spangle Road
8.3 mi · 12 min · South Cheney Spangle Road
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Keep slight left to continue on West Cheney Spangle Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · West Cheney Spangle Road
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Turn straight onto West Bradshaw Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · West Bradshaw Road
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Take the ramp right
752 ft · 22 sec
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Turn right
5.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Plaza
1575 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto South Cheney Plaza Road
898 ft · 25 sec · South Cheney Plaza Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Old Highway 195
2.8 mi · 7 min · South Old Highway 195
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Turn left onto East Prairie View Road
4 mi · 10 min · East Prairie View Road
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Turn right onto East Spring Valley Road
1759 ft · 1 min · East Spring Valley Road
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Turn right
50 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Medical Lake and Spring Valley.
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.
South Cheney Spangle Road
Continue on South Cheney Spangle Road
8.25 mi · 00h 12m
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 Spring Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Medical Lake to Spring Valley?
The road trip is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Spangle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Medical Lake and 18.3 miles from Spring Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 4:18 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.75 one way or $13.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Medical Lake and Mostly Sunny near Spring Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Spangle
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Spangle.
Spokane Intermodal Center
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Loon Lake, WA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Medical Lake and Spring Valley. Straight-line distance: 27.75 mi (44.66 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 Spring Valley
Spring Valley is a place in Washington, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.2746200, -117.2846300 |
| Altitude | 733 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spring Valley (-117.28463, 47.27462)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $6.75 | $13.50 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $7.18 | $14.36 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $7.44 | $14.89 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $7.05 | $14.10 |
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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