How far is Federal Way, WA from Liberty Lake, WA?

The driving distance from Federal Way, WA to Liberty Lake, WA is about 300.1 miles (482.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 243.6 miles (392.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
300.04 mi
05h 39m
Flight
243.65 mi
392.12 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
243.65 mi
Kilometers
392.12 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
300.04 mi
Kilometers
482.87 km
Drive Time
05h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Liberty Lake
Fri, Apr 17, 1:35 PM PDT
Return by in Federal Way
Fri, Apr 17, 7:15 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Federal Way
2026-04-17T07:55
Arrive Liberty Lake
Fri, Apr 17, 1:35 PM PDT
Route Timing
05h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:40 AM to 1:40 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:40 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Federal Way
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
George
WA

City in Washington, USA

From Federal Way
149.7 mi
02h 49m
To Liberty Lake
150.3 mi
02h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph WSW
Destination
54°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Federal Way and Liberty Lake.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Federal Way and Liberty Lake.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    7 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 312th Street

    48 m · 6 sec · South 312th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Pacific Highway South

    2669 ft · 1 min · Pacific Highway South

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South 320th Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South 320th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on South Peasley Canyon Road

    1 mi · 2 min · South Peasley Canyon Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Peasley Canyon Road

    29 m · 2 sec · South Peasley Canyon Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto South Peasley Canyon Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Peasley Canyon Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Valley Highway North

    102 m · 11 sec · West Valley Highway North

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward WA 18 East, WA 167 North: Renton, North Bend

    1154 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 18 East

    1261 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    24.4 mi · 31 min · State Route 18

  12. 12

    Continue on Snoqualmie Parkway

    656 ft · 8 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Spokane

    3019 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    251.7 mi · 4 hr 32 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    17.6 mi · 22 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Liberty Lake, Otis Orchard

    2566 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Liberty Lake Road

    1690 ft · 51 sec · North Liberty Lake Road

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Mission Avenue

    83 m · 5 sec · East Mission Avenue

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto East Mission Avenue

    818 ft · 18 sec · East Mission Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Bitterroot Lane

    906 ft · 44 sec · East Bitterroot Lane

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Bitterroot Lane

    159 m · 40 sec · East Bitterroot Lane

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Banberry Lane

    86 m · 23 sec · North Banberry Lane

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Sedge Lane

    31 m · 7 sec · South Sedge Lane

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Sedge Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Federal Way and Liberty Lake.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
24 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
270 mi · 90%
State Route 18
24.4 mi · 8%
South Peasley Canyon Road
1.79 mi · 1%
South 320th Street
1.41 mi
Pacific Highway South
0.51 mi
WA 18 East
0.46 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Merge slight left

252 mi · 04h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.5 mi
243.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
George
02h 49m from Federal Way
Leave By
5:40 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Federal Way 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 Federal Way to Liberty Lake?

The road trip is about 300.1 miles (482.9 km) and usually takes 05h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

George is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.7 miles from Federal Way and 150.3 miles from Liberty Lake.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 243.6 miles (392.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.5 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:40 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $55.42 one way or $110.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Federal Way and Mostly Sunny near Liberty Lake.

Stop Ideas Near George

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around George, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to George.

BUS

Quincy, Washington

18 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Ephrata, WA

34 mi away
1352 Basin Street SW
RAIL

Ephrata

36 mi away
24 Alder St NW
BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

46 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Federal Way and Liberty Lake. Straight-line distance: 243.65 mi (392.12 km).

Federal Way

#1 Federal Way

A city in King County, Washington.

Population96,307
Coordinates47.3223200, -122.3126200
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Liberty Lake

#2 Liberty Lake

City in Spokane County, Washington, United States

Population11,430
Coordinates47.6759100, -117.1182100
Altitude632
CountryUnited States
Start: Federal Way (-122.31262, 47.32232)
End: Liberty Lake (-117.11821, 47.67591)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 483 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.59 gal
40.08 L · about $55.42
Round trip
$110.83
21.18 gal · 80.16 L
Estimated CO2
94.1 kg one way
Round trip: 188.2 kg / 415 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $55.42 $110.83
Mid-grade $5.57 $58.95 $117.91
Premium $5.77 $61.11 $122.23
Diesel $5.47 $57.90 $115.79

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Washington · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Federal Way and Liberty Lake. The current time is 07:55:39.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.