Origin
Medical Lake, WA
Morning in Medical Lake on Sunday
Local time
10:52 AM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Medical Lake, WA to Mica, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
29.8 mi
48 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Medical Lake, WA
JOHN CALLERY
Mica, WA
Alok Sharma
Trip Overview
Medical Lake, WA to Mica, WA is 29.8 miles and takes about 45m via I 90 and South Dishman-Mica Road, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Washington's Pacific Coast region, offering a straightforward drive between two nearby communities. It's a practical option if you're looking for a quick hop between these locations without needing an overnight stay. Consider this route for its simplicity and minimal time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 12.2 mi | 14m |
| South Dishman-Mica Road | 6.9 mi | 11m |
| West Medical Lake Highway | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| I 90 Bus | 2 mi | 4m |
| WA 27 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| State Route 902 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Dishman Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Lefevre Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 12.2 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medical Lake, WA and Mica, WA.
1
Start on East Lake Street
125 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Lake Street
2
Turn right onto WA 902
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Lefevre Street
3
Turn right onto WA 902
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 902
4
Continue on WA 902
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
West Medical Lake Highway
5
Enter roundabout onto WA 902
76 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Medical Lake Highway
6
Continue on WA 902
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West Medical Lake Highway
7
Enter roundabout onto West Aero Road
8 ft
·
0 sec
·
West Aero Road
8
Continue on West Aero Road
455 ft
·
9 sec
·
West Aero Road
9
Enter roundabout onto WA 902
65 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Aero Road
10
Continue on WA 902
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Aero Road
11
Enter roundabout
262 ft
·
5 sec
Toward I 90 East: Spokane
12
Continue
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 90 East: Spokane
13
Merge onto I 90; US 395
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
I 90; US 395
14
Merge onto I 90; US 2; US 395
7.2 mi
·
8 min
·
I 90; US 2; US 395
15
Take the exit onto I 90 Bus
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
I 90 Bus
Toward I 90 Business
16
Turn right onto South Dishman Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Dishman Road
17
Turn right onto South Dishman-Mica Road
6.9 mi
·
11 min
·
South Dishman-Mica Road
18
At end of road, turn right onto WA 27
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
WA 27
19
Turn left onto East Belmont Road
427 ft
·
14 sec
·
East Belmont Road
20
Arrive at destination
East Belmont Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
WA 902 / North Lefevre Street
Turn right onto WA 902 / North Lefevre Street
Navigation decision point
4
4.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
WA 902 / West Medical Lake Highway
Enter roundabout onto WA 902 / West Medical Lake Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
6.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
West Aero Road
Enter roundabout onto West Aero Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
6.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
WA 902 / West Aero Road
Enter roundabout onto WA 902 / West Aero Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
6.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Enter roundabout toward I 90 East: Spokane
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward I 90 East: Spokane
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.24 one way
$12.47 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $6.54 | $13.08 |
| premium | $5.77 | $6.77 | $13.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.58 | $13.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.13 | $1.43 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.61 | $1.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.91 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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 Sunday
Local time
10:52 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
6 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
45m 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 29.8-mile route is about 55% highway, with the longest stretch on I 90 covering 12.2 miles. You'll experience mixed highway and surface driving, transitioning from the interstate to local roads like South Dishman-Mica Road. Expect some merging and higher speeds on the interstate portion, followed by more local cruising as you approach Mica.
55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.2 mi on I 90.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WA 902 / North Lefevre Street.
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 29.8 miles you will encounter 12 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: near the start (WA 902 / North Lefevre Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (WA 902 / West Medical Lake Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.1 miles (West Aero Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 29.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.2 miles on I 90. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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: near the start (WA 902 / North Lefevre Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (WA 902 / West Medical Lake Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.1 miles (West Aero Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Mica, WA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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