Origin
Medical Lake, WA
Evening in Medical Lake on Friday
Local time
6:11 PM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Medical Lake, WA to Spring Valley, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
36.6 mi
59 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Medical Lake, WA
JOHN CALLERY
Spring Valley, WA
Ken Cheatham
Trip Overview
The drive from Medical Lake, WA to Spring Valley, WA covers 36.6 miles and takes about 1h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Cheney Spangle Road, US 195, East Prairie View Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.3 miles on South Cheney Spangle Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.66 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 36.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (22%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 6m drive with frequent turns across 36.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Cheney Spangle Road is the longest continuous segment at about 8.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.8 miles in near WA 904; US 10 Hist / Lt. Col. Michael P. Anderson Memorial Highway.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 36.6 miles you will encounter 11 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 4.8 miles (WA 904; US 10 Hist / Lt. Col. Michael P. Anderson Memorial Highway): Navigation decision point; at 18.8 miles (West Cheney Spangle Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 28.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
4.8 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
WA 904; US 10 Hist / Lt. Col. Michael P. Anderson Memorial Highway
At end of road, turn right onto WA 904; US 10 Hist / Lt. Col. Michael P. Anderson Memorial Highway
Navigation decision point
4
18.8 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
West Cheney Spangle Road
Keep slight left at fork onto West Cheney Spangle Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
28.9 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Take the exit toward Plaza
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Plaza
4
29.2 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
South Cheney Plaza Road
Turn left onto South Cheney Plaza Road
Navigation decision point
4
29.3 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
South Old Highway 195
At end of road, turn right onto South Old Highway 195
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Medical Lake, WA to Spring Valley, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Plaza along the way.
Plaza
28.9 mi in
|
~46m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Cheney Spangle Road | 8.3 mi | 11m |
| US 195 | 5.3 mi | 6m |
| East Prairie View Road | 4 mi | 9m |
| Lt. Col. Michael P. Anderson Memorial Highway | 4 mi | 5m |
| West Medical Lake-Four Lakes Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| West Cheney Spangle Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| South Old Highway 195 | 2.8 mi | 6m |
| West Bradshaw Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
South Cheney Spangle Road
— 8.3 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medical Lake, WA and Spring Valley, WA.
1
Start on East Lake Street
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
East Lake Street
2
Continue on West Medical Lake-Four Lakes Road
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
West Medical Lake-Four Lakes Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto WA 904; US 10 Hist
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Lt. Col. Michael P. Anderson Memorial Highway
4
Continue on WA 904; US 10 Hist
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
1st Street
5
Turn left onto F Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
F Street
6
Continue on South Cheney Spangle Road
8.3 mi
·
11 min
·
South Cheney Spangle Road
7
Keep slight left at fork onto West Cheney Spangle Road
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
West Cheney Spangle Road
8
Turn straight onto West Bradshaw Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
West Bradshaw Road
9
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
10
Turn right onto US 195
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
US 195
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Toward Plaza
12
Turn left onto South Cheney Plaza Road
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
South Cheney Plaza Road
13
At end of road, turn right onto South Old Highway 195
2.8 mi
·
6 min
·
South Old Highway 195
14
Turn left onto East Prairie View Road
4.0 mi
·
9 min
·
East Prairie View Road
15
Turn right onto East Spring Valley Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Spring Valley Road
16
Turn right
165 ft
·
12 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.3 mi from Medical Lake, WA · 30m 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 36.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.3 miles from Medical Lake, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Spring Valley, WA
The final approach into Spring Valley, WA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.66 one way
$15.32 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $8.03 | $16.07 |
| premium | $5.77 | $8.31 | $16.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.08 | $16.16 |
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 | $3.84 | $1.76 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.20 | $1.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.12 | $2.34 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Spring Valley, WA
Evening in Spring Valley on Friday
Local time
6:11 PM
PDT
Current temp
59°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
15 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 6m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Medical Lake, WA to Spring Valley, WA covers 36.6 miles and takes about 1h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Cheney Spangle Road, US 195, East Prairie View Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.3 miles from Medical Lake, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.66 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 36.6 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.8 miles (WA 904; US 10 Hist / Lt. Col. Michael P. Anderson Memorial Highway): Navigation decision point; at 18.8 miles (West Cheney Spangle Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 28.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
On the drive from Medical Lake, WA to Spring Valley, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Plaza along the way.
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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