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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.74 mi
00h 40m
Flight
21.94 mi
35.31 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.94 mi
Kilometers
35.31 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.74 mi
Kilometers
47.86 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Medical Lake
Fri, Apr 17, 4:06 PM PDT
Return by in Mica
Fri, Apr 17, 4:46 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mica
2026-04-17T15:25
Arrive Medical Lake
Fri, Apr 17, 4:06 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:08 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
Spokane
WA

The second most populous city in Washington.

From Mica
14.9 mi
00h 20m
To Medical Lake
14.9 mi
00h 20m

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
53°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 Medical Lake.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mica and Medical Lake.

  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 left

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 902 West: Medical Lake

    1490 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    61 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto West Aero Road

    92 m · 6 sec · West Aero Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Medical Lake Highway

    61 m · 5 sec · West Medical Lake Highway

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto West Medical Lake Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Medical Lake Highway

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Medical Lake Highway

    21 m · 4 sec · West Medical Lake Highway

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto West Medical Lake Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · West Medical Lake Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on State Route 902

    1.1 km · 2 min · State Route 902

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Lefevre Street

    2531 ft · 1 min · North Lefevre Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Lake Street

    38 m · 4 sec · East Lake Street

  20. 20

    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.

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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Spokane Valley Freeway
11.9 mi · 40%
East Dishman-Mica Road
7.35 mi · 25%
West Medical Lake Highway
4.89 mi · 16%
East Sprague Avenue
2.56 mi · 9%
State Route 902
0.71 mi · 2%
North Lefevre Street
0.48 mi · 2%
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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
21.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spokane
00h 20m from Mica
Leave By
7:08 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Spokane and the surrounding midpoint area.
Medical Lake Parks & Rec Department
Scenic stop 13.9 mi away

Medical Lake Parks & Rec Department

Medical Lake , WA
124 S Lefevre St, Medical Lake, WA 99022
Rating 4.3/5 96 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 0.9 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 0.9 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 0.8 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 Spokane.

RAIL

Spokane Intermodal Center

1 mi away
221 W. 1st Avenue
BUS

Deer Park, WA

32 mi away
822 South Main Street
BUS

Loon Lake, WA

47 mi away
State Highway 292 & Colville Road
BUS

Chewelah, WA

72 mi away
10 West Colville Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mica and Medical Lake. Straight-line distance: 21.94 mi (35.31 km).

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#1 Mica

Mica is a place in Washington, United States.

Population0
Coordinates47.5560100, -117.2121500
Altitude757
CountryUnited States
Medical Lake

#2 Medical Lake

City in Spokane County, Washington, United States

Population4,944
Coordinates47.5729400, -117.6821600
Altitude739
CountryUnited States
Start: East Belmont Road (-117.212154, 47.55596)
End: East Lake Street (-117.68216, 47.572857)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.05 gal
3.97 L · about $5.49
Round trip
$10.99
2.1 gal · 7.94 L
Estimated CO2
9.3 kg one way
Round trip: 18.7 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Washington · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Mica and Medical Lake. The current time is 15:25:30.

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.