How far is Bellingham, WA from Liberty Lake, WA?
The driving distance from Bellingham, WA to Liberty Lake, WA is about 378 miles (608.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 258.2 miles (415.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 09m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bellingham and Liberty Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellingham and Liberty Lake.
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Start on Dupont Street
2418 ft · 1 min · Dupont Street
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Continue on Prospect Street
1102 ft · 38 sec · Prospect Street
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Turn left onto West Champion Street
107 m · 12 sec · West Champion Street
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Continue on West Magnolia Street
2616 ft · 1 min · West Magnolia Street
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Turn right onto Ellis Street
700 ft · 27 sec · Ellis Street
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Turn left onto Lakeway Drive
1207 ft · 49 sec · Lakeway Drive
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Take the ramp right toward I 5 South: Seattle
1346 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
69.6 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right
17.1 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Spokane, Seattle
2527 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Spokane
2797 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
267.7 mi · 4 hr 51 min
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Merge slight right
17.6 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Liberty Lake, Otis Orchard
2566 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto North Liberty Lake Road
1690 ft · 51 sec · North Liberty Lake Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Mission Avenue
83 m · 5 sec · East Mission Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto East Mission Avenue
818 ft · 18 sec · East Mission Avenue
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Turn right onto East Bitterroot Lane
906 ft · 44 sec · East Bitterroot Lane
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Turn left onto East Bitterroot Lane
159 m · 40 sec · East Bitterroot Lane
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Turn right onto North Banberry Lane
86 m · 23 sec · North Banberry Lane
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Sedge Lane
31 m · 7 sec · South Sedge Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Sedge Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellingham and Liberty Lake.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 90 East
Merge slight left
268 mi · 04h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Sunny leaving Bellingham and Mostly Sunny near Liberty Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bellingham to Liberty Lake?
The road trip is about 378 miles (608.3 km) and usually takes 07h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ellensburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 188.6 miles from Bellingham and 189.3 miles from Liberty Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 258.2 miles (415.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 119.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $69.81 one way or $139.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 118.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bellingham and Mostly Sunny near Liberty Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Ellensburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ellensburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bellingham and Liberty Lake. Straight-line distance: 258.24 mi (415.6 km).
#1 Bellingham
The most populous city in Whatcom County, Washington.
| Population | 93,955 |
| Coordinates | 48.7595500, -122.4882200 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Liberty Lake
City in Spokane County, Washington, United States
| Population | 11,430 |
| Coordinates | 47.6759100, -117.1182100 |
| Altitude | 632 |
| Country | United States |
End: Liberty Lake (-117.11821, 47.67591)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 608 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 42m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.23 | $69.81 | $139.62 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $74.26 | $148.53 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $76.99 | $153.97 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $72.93 | $145.86 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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