Origin
Mica, WA
Afternoon in Mica on Saturday
Local time
12:24 PM
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
48m
Distance
31.8 mi
51 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
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
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Mica, WA to Cheney, WA covers 31.8 miles and takes about 48m 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, I 90, Spokane Valley Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.4 miles on East Dishman-Mica Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.66 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Dishman-Mica Road | 7.4 mi | 12m |
| I 90 | 7.2 mi | 7m |
| Spokane Valley Freeway | 6.7 mi | 8m |
| Lt. Col. Michael P. Anderson Memorial Highway | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| East Sprague Avenue | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| 1st Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| WA 27 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| I 90 Bus | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
East Dishman-Mica Road
— 7.4 mi, about 12m
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 end of road, turn right onto WA 27
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
WA 27
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
·
22 sec
·
South Mullan Road
5
Turn left onto I 90 Bus
289 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Sprague Avenue
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90 Bus
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
East Sprague Avenue
7
Take the ramp onto I 90 Bus
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90 Bus
8
Merge onto I 90
6.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Spokane Valley Freeway
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90; US 395
7.2 mi
·
7 min
·
I 90; US 395
10
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward SR 904 West: Four Lakes, Cheney
11
Continue on WA 904; US 10 Hist
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Lt. Col. Michael P. Anderson Memorial Highway
12
Continue on WA 904; US 10 Hist
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
1st Street
13
Turn right onto College Avenue
141 ft
·
9 sec
·
College Avenue
14
Turn left
149 ft
·
10 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.9 miles from Mica, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 31.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
WA 27
At end of road, turn right onto WA 27
Navigation decision point
5
8.8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
I 90 Bus / East Sprague Avenue
Turn left onto I 90 Bus / East Sprague Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
8.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
I 90 Bus / East Sprague Avenue
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90 Bus / East Sprague Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
25.3 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward SR 904 West: Four Lakes, Cheney
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SR 904 West: Four Lakes, Cheney
5
31.8 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
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
Afternoon in Cheney on Saturday
Local time
12:24 PM
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
48m 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?
31.8 mi in 48m — 50% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: East Dishman-Mica Road.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.4 mi on East Dishman-Mica Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near WA 27.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 31.8 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.1 miles (WA 27): Navigation decision point; at 8.8 miles (I 90 Bus / East Sprague Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 8.9 miles (I 90 Bus / East Sprague Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 31.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.4 miles on East Dishman-Mica Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Cheney, WA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (WA 27): Navigation decision point; at 8.8 miles (I 90 Bus / East Sprague Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 8.9 miles (I 90 Bus / East Sprague Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cheney, 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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Cheney, WA
More from Mica, WA
More trips to Cheney, WA
Explore more options from Mica, WA or browse trips ending in Cheney, WA.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse WA road trips.