How far is Spring Valley, WA from Medical Lake, WA?
The driving distance from Spring Valley, WA to Medical Lake, WA is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
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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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spring Valley and Medical Lake.
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Start on the route
50 m · 18 sec
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Turn left onto East Spring Valley Road
1759 ft · 1 min · East Spring Valley Road
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Turn left onto South Prairie View Road
4 mi · 10 min · South Prairie View 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 South Cheney Plaza Road
83 m · 9 sec · South Cheney Plaza Road
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Take the ramp right
2365 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
5.2 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit left
752 ft · 24 sec
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Turn left onto East Bradshaw Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Bradshaw Road
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Continue on West Cheney Spangle Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · West Cheney Spangle Road
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Keep slight right to continue on West Cheney Spangle Road
8.3 mi · 12 min · West Cheney Spangle Road
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Continue on F Street
1047 ft · 30 sec · F Street
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Turn right onto 1st Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · 1st Street
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Keep slight right to continue on 1st Street
1444 ft · 29 sec · 1st Street
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Continue on Lt. Col. Michael P. Anderson Memorial Highway
4 mi · 6 min · Lt. Col. Michael P. Anderson Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto West Medical Lake-Four Lakes Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · West Medical Lake-Four Lakes Road
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Continue on East Lake Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · 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 Spring 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.
West Cheney Spangle Road
Keep slight right to continue on West Cheney Spangle Road
8.33 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Spring Valley 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 Spring Valley to Medical Lake?
The road trip is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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 18.2 miles from Spring Valley and 18.3 miles from Medical Lake.
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 4:48 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 Mostly Sunny around Spring Valley and Sunny near Medical Lake.
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 Spring Valley and Medical Lake. Straight-line distance: 27.75 mi (44.66 km).
#1 Spring Valley
Spring Valley is a place in Washington, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.2746200, -117.2846300 |
| Altitude | 733 |
| 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: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 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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