How far is Mica, WA from Medical Lake, WA?
The driving distance from Mica, WA to Medical Lake, WA is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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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Halfway Point
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The second most populous city in Washington.
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mica and Medical Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mica and Medical Lake.
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Start on East Belmont Road
130 m · 16 sec · East Belmont 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 Dishman-Mica Road
7.4 mi · 13 min · East Dishman-Mica Road
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Continue on South Mullan Road
632 ft · 23 sec · South Mullan Road
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Turn left onto East Sprague Avenue
88 m · 7 sec · East Sprague Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on East Sprague Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · East Sprague Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Spokane Valley Freeway
6.7 mi · 8 min · Spokane Valley Freeway
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Keep slight left
5.2 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 902 West: Medical Lake
1490 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right
61 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto West Aero Road
92 m · 6 sec · West Aero Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Medical Lake Highway
61 m · 5 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 2 toward West Medical Lake Highway
21 m · 4 sec · West Medical Lake Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto West Medical Lake Highway
3 mi · 4 min · West Medical Lake Highway
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Continue on State Route 902
1.1 km · 2 min · State Route 902
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Turn left onto North Lefevre Street
2531 ft · 1 min · North Lefevre Street
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Turn left onto East Lake Street
38 m · 4 sec · East Lake Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Lake Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mica and Medical Lake.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Mica and Sunny near Medical Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mica to Medical Lake?
The road trip is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Spokane is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Mica and 14.9 miles from Medical Lake.
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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 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 Mostly Sunny around Mica and Sunny near Medical Lake.
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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Loon Lake, WA
Chewelah, WA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mica and Medical Lake. Straight-line distance: 21.94 mi (35.31 km).
#1 Mica
Mica is a place in Washington, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.5560100, -117.2121500 |
| Altitude | 757 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Medical Lake
City in Spokane County, Washington, United States
| Population | 4,944 |
| Coordinates | 47.5729400, -117.6821600 |
| Altitude | 739 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Lake Street (-117.68216, 47.572857)
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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