Origin
Medical Lake, WA
Morning in Medical Lake on Saturday
Local time
11:29 AM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Medical Lake, WA to Mica, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
29.8 mi
48 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Medical Lake, WA
JOHN CALLERY
Mica, WA
Alok Sharma
Trip Overview
The drive from Medical Lake, WA to Mica, WA covers 29.8 miles and takes about 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Lefevre Street, State Route 902, West Medical Lake Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.24 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Lefevre Street | — | — |
| State Route 902 | — | — |
| West Medical Lake Highway | — | — |
| West Aero Road | — | — |
| I 90 East | — | — |
| I 90 | — | — |
| South Dishman Road | — | — |
| South Dishman-Mica Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Lefevre Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medical Lake, WA and Mica, WA.
1
Start on East Lake Street
125 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Lake Street
2
Turn right onto North Lefevre Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Lefevre Street
3
Turn right onto State Route 902
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 902
4
Continue on West Medical Lake Highway
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
West Medical Lake Highway
5
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Medical Lake Highway
75 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Medical Lake Highway
6
Exit the roundabout onto West Medical Lake Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West Medical Lake Highway
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Aero Road
7 ft
·
West Aero Road
8
Exit the roundabout onto West Aero Road
456 ft
·
9 sec
·
West Aero Road
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Aero Road
66 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Aero Road
10
Exit the roundabout onto West Aero Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
West Aero Road
11
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 90 East: Spokane
262 ft
·
5 sec
·
I 90 East: Spokane
12
Exit the roundabout onto I 90 East: Spokane
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
I 90 East: Spokane
13
Merge slight left
5.0 mi
·
5 min
14
Merge slight right
7.2 mi
·
8 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Business
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
I 90 Business
16
Turn right onto South Dishman Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Dishman Road
17
Turn right onto South Dishman-Mica Road
6.9 mi
·
11 min
·
South Dishman-Mica Road
18
At the end of the road, turn right
1.3 mi
·
1 min
19
Turn left onto East Belmont Road
427 ft
·
15 sec
·
East Belmont Road
20
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.24 one way
$12.47 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $6.54 | $13.08 |
| premium | $5.77 | $6.77 | $13.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.58 | $13.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.13 | $1.43 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.61 | $1.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.91 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Mica, WA
Morning in Mica on Saturday
Local time
11:29 AM
PDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
6 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
45m on the road
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.
What kind of drive is this?
29.8 mi in 45m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: North Lefevre Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Medical Lake, WA to Mica, WA is easy. At 45m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Medical Lake, WA to Mica, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 29.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Medical Lake, WA to Mica, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Mica, WA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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