How far is Spokane Valley, WA from Medical Lake, WA?
The driving distance from Spokane Valley, WA to Medical Lake, WA is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.7 miles (35 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Washington.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spokane Valley and Medical Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spokane Valley and Medical Lake.
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Start on North Pines Road
820 ft · 27 sec · North Pines Road
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Turn left onto East Montgomery Avenue
47 m · 6 sec · East Montgomery Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left
1753 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Spokane Valley Freeway
11.3 mi · 14 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 Spokane Valley 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.
Spokane Valley Freeway
Merge slight left onto Spokane Valley Freeway
11.3 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Spokane Valley and Slight Chance Light Rain near Medical Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spokane Valley to Medical Lake?
The road trip is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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 11.7 miles from Spokane Valley and 11.7 miles from Medical Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.7 miles (35 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 7:24 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.34 one way or $8.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain around Spokane Valley and Slight Chance Light Rain 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
Deer Park, WA
Loon Lake, WA
Chewelah, WA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spokane Valley and Medical Lake. Straight-line distance: 21.75 mi (35.01 km).
#1 Spokane Valley
The most populous city in Spokane County, Washington.
| Population | 102,893 |
| Coordinates | 47.6732300, -117.2393700 |
| Altitude | 615 |
| 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: Medical Lake (-117.68216, 47.57294)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $4.34 | $8.69 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $4.62 | $9.24 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $4.54 | $9.08 |
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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