How far is Kennewick, WA from Liberty Lake, WA?

The driving distance from Kennewick, WA to Liberty Lake, WA is about 155.9 miles (250.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.9 miles (223.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
155.88 mi
02h 56m
Flight
138.96 mi
223.63 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.96 mi
Kilometers
223.63 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.88 mi
Kilometers
250.87 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Liberty Lake
Fri, Apr 17, 10:52 AM PDT
Return by in Kennewick
Fri, Apr 17, 1:49 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kennewick
2026-04-17T07:55
Arrive Liberty Lake
Fri, Apr 17, 10:52 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:36 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kennewick
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Ritzville
WA

Small city, county seat of Adams County, Washington, USA

From Kennewick
77.9 mi
01h 28m
To Liberty Lake
78 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph S
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 Kennewick and Liberty Lake.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kennewick and Liberty Lake.

  1. 1

    Start on North Newport Street

    706 ft · 36 sec · North Newport Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Kennewick Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Kennewick Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Yelm Street

    1927 ft · 54 sec · North Yelm Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Lewis and Clark Trail

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Lewis and Clark Trail

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 395 north, SR 397 south (Oregon Street): Spokane, Finley

    859 ft · 21 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on US 395

    1416 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 395 North: Spokane

    130.7 mi · 2 hr 21 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    17.6 mi · 22 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Liberty Lake, Otis Orchard

    2566 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Liberty Lake Road

    1690 ft · 51 sec · North Liberty Lake Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Mission Avenue

    83 m · 5 sec · East Mission Avenue

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto East Mission Avenue

    818 ft · 18 sec · East Mission Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Bitterroot Lane

    906 ft · 44 sec · East Bitterroot Lane

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Bitterroot Lane

    159 m · 40 sec · East Bitterroot Lane

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Banberry Lane

    86 m · 23 sec · North Banberry Lane

  16. 16

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

    31 m · 7 sec · South Sedge Lane

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Sedge Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 395 north
149 mi · 96%
Lewis and Clark Trail
4.61 mi · 3%
West Kennewick Avenue
0.69 mi
North Yelm Street
0.37 mi
North Liberty Lake Road
0.32 mi
East Bitterroot Lane
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

US 395 North

Keep slight right to continue on US 395 North: Spokane

131 mi · 02h 21m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17 mi
138.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ritzville
01h 28m from Kennewick
Leave By
12:36 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kennewick 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 Kennewick to Liberty Lake?

The road trip is about 155.9 miles (250.9 km) and usually takes 02h 56m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ritzville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.9 miles from Kennewick and 78 miles from Liberty Lake.

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

The direct path is about 138.9 miles (223.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:36 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.78 one way or $57.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ritzville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Ritzville and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Ritzville Park
Scenic stop 2.7 mi away

City of Ritzville Park

Ritzville , WA
Ritzville, WA 99169
Rating 4.4/5 161 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Ritzville City Hall
Meeting point 2.8 mi away

Ritzville City Hall

Ritzville , WA
216 E Main Ave, Ritzville, WA 99169
Rating 4.0/5 1 reviews City government office
Ritzville Fire Department
Nearby stop 2.6 mi away

Ritzville Fire Department

Ritzville , WA
216 E Main Ave, Ritzville, WA 99169
Fire station

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Ritzville, Washington

1 mi away
1503 South Smittys Blvd.
BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

66 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road
BUS

Colfax, Washington

82 mi away
610 South Main St.
RAIL

Ephrata

91 mi away
24 Alder St NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kennewick and Liberty Lake. Straight-line distance: 138.96 mi (223.63 km).

Kennewick

#1 Kennewick

The second most populous city in Benton County, Washington.

Population84,515
Coordinates46.2112500, -119.1372300
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Liberty Lake

#2 Liberty Lake

City in Spokane County, Washington, United States

Population11,430
Coordinates47.6759100, -117.1182100
Altitude632
CountryUnited States
Start: Kennewick (-119.13723, 46.21125)
End: Liberty Lake (-117.11821, 47.67591)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 251 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.5 gal
20.82 L · about $28.78
Round trip
$57.56
11 gal · 41.64 L
Estimated CO2
48.9 kg one way
Round trip: 97.8 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $28.78 $57.56
Mid-grade $5.57 $30.62 $61.24
Premium $5.77 $31.74 $63.48
Diesel $5.47 $30.07 $60.14

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 Kennewick and Liberty Lake. The current time is 07:55:40.

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.