Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
8.9 mi
14 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mica, WA
Alok Sharma
Spokane Valley, WA to Mica, WA is 8.9 miles and takes about 15 minutes via South State Route 27, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Washington State, connecting two points in the Pacific Coast region. It's a quick transit, primarily on a highway, making it ideal for a simple point-to-point journey without significant detours. Consider this route if you need to get from Spokane Valley to Mica efficiently, as it's designed for straightforward travel. Given its brevity, it's best suited for a single-day trip, allowing ample time for other activities.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South State Route 27 | 6.5 mi | 9m |
| North Pines Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| South Pines Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| East Belmont Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Spokane Valley, WA and Mica, WA.
Start on WA 27
Continue on WA 27
Continue on WA 27
Keep slight left at fork onto WA 27
Turn left onto East Belmont Road
Arrive at destination
3 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 8.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Continue onto WA 27 / North Pines Road
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto WA 27 / South State Route 27
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn left onto East Belmont Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.86 one way
$3.73 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $1.95 | $3.91 |
| premium | $5.77 | $2.02 | $4.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.97 | $3.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 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 | 2.7 | 0 | $0.93 | $0.43 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.78 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Spokane Valley on Sunday
Local time
1:20 PM
PDT
Current temp
33°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Afternoon in Mica on Sunday
Local time
1:20 PM
PDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This route leans heavily into highway driving, with 73% of the journey taking place on main roads like South State Route 27, North Pines Road, and South Pines Road. You'll experience a longest stretch of 6.5 miles on South State Route 27, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of the drive. The profile suggests a highway-focused experience, meaning you can expect relatively smooth, direct travel with fewer complex intersections or sudden changes in road type. This setup makes for a predictable and efficient commute.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on South State Route 27 and North Pines Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near WA 27 / North Pines Road.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 3 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (WA 27 / North Pines Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (WA 27 / South State Route 27): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 8.9 miles (East Belmont Road): Navigation decision point.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 8.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Straightforward navigation.
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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