How far is Mica, WA from Airway Heights, WA?

The driving distance from Mica, WA to Airway Heights, WA is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.11 mi
00h 35m
Flight
18.78 mi
30.23 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.78 mi
Kilometers
30.23 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.11 mi
Kilometers
38.8 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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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 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Airway Heights
Fri, Apr 17, 4:05 PM PDT
Return by in Mica
Fri, Apr 17, 4:41 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mica
2026-04-17T15:30
Arrive Airway Heights
Fri, Apr 17, 4:05 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:20 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Mica
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Dishman
WA

Census designated place

From Mica
12.1 mi
00h 17m
To Airway Heights
12.1 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW
Destination
54°F
Friday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mica and Airway Heights.

  1. 1

    Start on East Belmont Road

    130 m · 16 sec · East Belmont Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Dishman-Mica Road

    7.4 mi · 13 min · East Dishman-Mica Road

  4. 4

    Continue on South Mullan Road

    632 ft · 23 sec · South Mullan Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Sprague Avenue

    88 m · 7 sec · East Sprague Avenue

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on East Sprague Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · East Sprague Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    1.2 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Spokane Valley Freeway

    6.7 mi · 8 min · Spokane Valley Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 2 West

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Sunset Highway

    24 m · 2 sec · West Sunset Highway

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary onto West Sunset Highway

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Sunset Highway

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Sunset Highway

    36 m · 2 sec · West Sunset Highway

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto West Sunset Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · West Sunset Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Lundstrom Street

    656 ft · 29 sec · South Lundstrom Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West 12th Avenue

    13 m · 1 sec · West 12th Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 12th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Dishman-Mica Road
7.35 mi · 30%
Spokane Valley Freeway
6.72 mi · 28%
US 2 West
3.87 mi · 16%
East Sprague Avenue
2.56 mi · 11%
West Sunset Highway
2.03 mi · 8%
South Lundstrom Street
0.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Dishman-Mica Road

Turn left onto East Dishman-Mica Road

7.35 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
18.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dishman
00h 17m from Mica
Leave By
7:20 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Mica and Sunny near Airway Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mica to Airway Heights?

The road trip is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Dishman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Mica and 12.1 miles from Airway Heights.

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

The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:20 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.45 one way or $8.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Dishman

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 Dishman and the surrounding midpoint area.
Spokane Tribal Gathering Place
Scenic stop 3.5 mi away

Spokane Tribal Gathering Place

Spokane , WA
353-367 N Post St, Spokane, WA 99256
Rating 4.3/5 3 reviews Tourist attraction
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 3.5 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 3.5 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 3.4 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 Dishman.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mica and Airway Heights. Straight-line distance: 18.78 mi (30.23 km).

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#1 Mica

Mica is a place in Washington, United States.

Population0
Coordinates47.5560100, -117.2121500
Altitude757
CountryUnited States
Airway Heights

#2 Airway Heights

City in Spokane County, Washington, United States

Population9,618
Coordinates47.6446100, -117.5932700
Altitude731
CountryUnited States
Start: East Belmont Road (-117.212154, 47.55596)
End: West 12th Avenue (-117.593274, 47.644669)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.85 gal
3.22 L · about $4.45
Round trip
$8.90
1.7 gal · 6.44 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.1 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $4.45 $8.90
Mid-grade $5.57 $4.73 $9.46
Premium $5.77 $4.91 $9.81
Diesel $5.47 $4.65 $9.29

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Mica and Airway Heights. The current time is 15:30:26.

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.