Origin
Mica, WA
Late night in Mica on Saturday
Local time
3:49 AM
PDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mica, WA to Cheney, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
31.8 mi
51 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mica, WA
Alok Sharma
Cheney, WA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Mica, WA to Cheney, WA covers 31.8 miles and takes about 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Dishman-Mica Road, South Mullan Road, East Sprague Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.66 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 31.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m 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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 42m drive with frequent turns across 31.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Dishman-Mica Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 Mica, WA to Cheney, WA is easy. At 42m 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 Mica, WA to Cheney, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Dishman-Mica Road | — | — |
| South Mullan Road | — | — |
| East Sprague Avenue | — | — |
| Spokane Valley Freeway | — | — |
| SR 904 West | — | — |
| Lt | — | — |
| 1st Street | — | — |
| College Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Dishman-Mica Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mica, WA and Cheney, WA.
1
Start on East Belmont Road
427 ft
·
16 sec
·
East Belmont Road
2
At the end of the road, turn right
1.3 mi
·
1 min
3
Turn left onto East Dishman-Mica Road
7.4 mi
·
12 min
·
East Dishman-Mica Road
4
Continue on South Mullan Road
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
South Mullan Road
5
Turn left onto East Sprague Avenue
289 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Sprague Avenue
6
Keep slight left to continue on East Sprague Avenue
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
East Sprague Avenue
7
Take the ramp straight
0.8 mi
·
1 min
8
Merge slight left onto Spokane Valley Freeway
6.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Spokane Valley Freeway
9
Keep slight left
7.2 mi
·
7 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward SR 904 West: Four Lakes, Cheney
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 904 West: Four Lakes, Cheney
11
Continue on Lt. Col. Michael P. Anderson Memorial Highway
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Lt. Col. Michael P. Anderson Memorial Highway
12
Continue on 1st Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
1st Street
13
Turn right onto College Avenue
141 ft
·
10 sec
·
College Avenue
14
Turn left
148 ft
·
11 sec
15
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.66 one way
$13.31 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $6.98 | $13.96 |
| premium | $5.77 | $7.22 | $14.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.02 | $14.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.34 | $1.53 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.78 | $1.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.45 | $2.04 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Cheney, WA
Late night in Cheney on Saturday
Local time
3:49 AM
PDT
Current temp
44°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
42m 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 Mica, WA to Cheney, WA covers 31.8 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Dishman-Mica Road, South Mullan Road, East Sprague Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.9 miles from Mica, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.66 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.
The drive from Mica, WA to Cheney, WA is easy. At 42m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Mica, WA to Cheney, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Mica, WA to Cheney, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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