Origin
Spokane, WA
Morning in Spokane on Friday
Local time
10:54 AM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Spokane, WA to Mica, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
16.4 mi
26 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
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
Spokane to Mica is 16.4 miles and takes about 27 minutes via South Dishman-Mica Road/I-90 Bus, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Washington and the Pacific Coast region. It's a straightforward drive that's perfect for a quick errand or an easy transition between two nearby points. You won't encounter any major changes in scenery or driving conditions, making it a very predictable journey. Consider this route when you need a simple, no-fuss connection between Spokane and Mica.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 16.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This drive features a mixed profile, with 49% of the journey on highways. You'll experience stretches on South Dishman-Mica Road and I-90 Bus. The longest continuous segment you'll navigate is 6.9 miles on South Dishman-Mica Road. Expect a blend of quicker highway driving and potentially slower local road sections as you make your way. The road conditions are generally consistent, offering a predictable experience behind the wheel.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Dishman-Mica Road is the longest continuous segment at about 6.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 27m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (West Main Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Monroe Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West Main Avenue
Turn left onto West Main Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Monroe Street
Turn right onto North Monroe Street
Navigation decision point
4
5.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 90 Bus
Take the exit onto I 90 Bus toward I 90 Business
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 90 Business
4
15 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
WA 27
At end of road, turn right onto WA 27
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Dishman-Mica Road | 6.9 mi | 11m |
| I 90 | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| I 90 Bus | 2 mi | 4m |
| WA 27 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| South Dishman Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Monroe Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West Main Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Belmont Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Dishman-Mica Road
— 6.9 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spokane, WA and Mica, WA.
1
Start on South Gorge Trail
157 ft
·
21 sec
·
South Gorge Trail
2
Turn right
26 ft
·
8 sec
3
Turn left onto West Main Avenue
464 ft
·
19 sec
·
West Main Avenue
4
Turn right onto North Monroe Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Monroe Street
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
6
Merge onto I 90; US 2; US 395
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
I 90; US 2; US 395
7
Take the exit onto I 90 Bus
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
I 90 Bus
Toward I 90 Business
8
Turn right onto South Dishman Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Dishman Road
9
Turn right onto South Dishman-Mica Road
6.9 mi
·
11 min
·
South Dishman-Mica Road
10
At end of road, turn right onto WA 27
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
WA 27
11
Turn left onto East Belmont Road
427 ft
·
14 sec
·
East Belmont Road
12
Arrive at destination
East Belmont Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.43 one way
$6.86 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
| premium | $5.77 | $3.72 | $7.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.30 | $1.05 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Mica, WA
Morning in Mica on Friday
Local time
10:54 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
7 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
27m 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 Spokane, WA to Mica, WA covers 16.4 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Dishman-Mica Road, I 90, I 90 Bus. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.2 miles from Spokane, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.43 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 is a straightforward 27m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (West Main Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Monroe Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Spokane, WA to Mica, 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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