Origin
Deer Park, WA
Evening in Deer Park on Thursday
Local time
8:22 PM
PDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
56m
Distance
36.7 mi
59 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Deer Park, WA
Muzin Kahraman
Mica, WA
Alok Sharma
The drive from Deer Park, WA to Mica, WA covers 36.7 miles and takes about 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 395, North Spokane Corridor, South Dishman-Mica Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13 miles on US 395. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.68 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 36.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
The drive from Deer Park, WA to Mica, WA covers 36.7 miles and takes about 56m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near US 395.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 36.7 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (US 395): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.5 miles (US 395): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 13.5 miles (US 395 Fut / North Spokane Corridor): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Enter roundabout onto US 395
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Enter roundabout onto US 395
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Keep slight left at fork onto US 395 Fut / North Spokane Corridor
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn left onto East 3rd Avenue
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 395 | 13 mi | 16m |
| North Spokane Corridor | 7 mi | 9m |
| South Dishman-Mica Road | 6.9 mi | 11m |
| I 90 Bus | 2 mi | 4m |
| WA 27 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| I 90 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| North Greene Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Market Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Deer Park, WA and Mica, WA.
Start on North Main Avenue
Turn right onto West Crawford Street
Enter roundabout onto US 395
Continue on US 395
Enter roundabout onto US 395
Continue on US 395
Keep slight left at fork onto US 395 Fut
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto East Wellesley Avenue
Turn left onto North Haven Street
Continue on North Haven Place
Turn straight onto North Market Street
Turn left onto East Grace Avenue
Continue on North Greene Street
Turn straight onto North Freya Way
Continue on North Freya Street
Continue on South Thor Place
Continue on South Thor Street
Turn left onto East 3rd Avenue
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 90
Take the exit onto I 90 Bus
Turn right onto South Dishman Road
Turn right onto South Dishman-Mica Road
At end of road, turn right onto WA 27
Turn left onto East Belmont Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.3 mi from Deer Park, WA · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 36.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 18.3 miles from Deer Park, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Mica, WA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$7.68 one way
$15.36 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $8.06 | $16.11 |
| premium | $5.77 | $8.33 | $16.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.10 | $16.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11 | 0 | $3.85 | $1.76 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.21 | $1.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.14 | $2.35 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Deer Park on Thursday
Local time
8:22 PM
PDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Destination
Evening in Mica on Thursday
Local time
8:22 PM
PDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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