Origin
Mica, WA
Morning in Mica on Saturday
Local time
11:49 AM
PDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mica, WA to Spokane Valley, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
8.6 mi
14 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mica, WA
Alok Sharma
Trip Overview
Mica, WA to Spokane Valley, WA is 8.6 miles and takes about 14 minutes via WA 27, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Pacific Coast region, specifically within Washington state. It's a straightforward drive that essentially connects two nearby points. You’ll mainly be on highway routes, making for a quick and efficient journey. This route is ideal if you're looking for a simple, direct transfer between locations without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WA 27 | 8.5 mi | 14m |
| East Belmont Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Pines Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
WA 27
— 8.5 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mica, WA and Spokane Valley, WA.
1
Start on East Belmont Road
427 ft
·
16 sec
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East Belmont Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto WA 27
8.5 mi
·
14 min
·
WA 27
3
Arrive at destination
WA 27
Heads-up: tricky spots
1 of 11 decision points cluster around mile 0.1 — 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
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~0m in
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WA 27
At end of road, turn right onto WA 27
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.80 one way
$3.60 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $1.89 | $3.78 |
| premium | $5.77 | $1.95 | $3.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.90 | $3.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.90 | $0.41 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.75 | $0.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.20 | $0.55 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Spokane Valley, WA
Morning in Spokane Valley on Saturday
Local time
11:49 AM
PDT
Current temp
45°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
7 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
14m 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?
This drive is almost entirely highway, with a 99% highway share, so expect a fast-paced experience. The majority of your journey, a continuous 8.5 miles, will be on WA 27. The road profile is described as highway-focused, suggesting minimal stops and a consistent speed. You won't encounter significant changes in road type or speed limits, making it a predictable and smooth ride from start to finish.
99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
3 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.5 mi on WA 27.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on WA 27 and East Belmont Road. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near WA 27.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Mica, WA to Spokane Valley, WA is easy. At 14m with 99% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 0.1 miles (WA 27): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 8.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (99%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.5 miles on WA 27. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 0.1 miles (WA 27): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Spokane Valley, 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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