How far is Kirkland, WA from Liberty Lake, WA?
The driving distance from Kirkland, WA to Liberty Lake, WA is about 295.2 miles (475 km), with a travel time of about 05h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 236.7 miles (381 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 00m 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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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 05h 30m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kirkland and Liberty Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kirkland and Liberty Lake.
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Start on 1st Street
122 m · 16 sec · 1st Street
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Turn left onto 7th Avenue
538 ft · 17 sec · 7th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto 7th Avenue
1704 ft · 52 sec · 7th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto 7th Avenue
600 ft · 20 sec · 7th Avenue
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Turn right onto 6th Street
137 m · 14 sec · 6th Street
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Turn left onto Northeast 85th Street
2498 ft · 1 min · Northeast 85th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 405 South: Renton
1941 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
6 mi · 7 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 Kirkland and Liberty Lake.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Kirkland and Mostly Cloudy near Liberty Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kirkland to Liberty Lake?
The road trip is about 295.2 miles (475 km) and usually takes 05h 30m 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 147.3 miles from Kirkland and 147.9 miles from Liberty Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 236.7 miles (381 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.5 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 6:00 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $54.48 one way or $108.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kirkland and Mostly Cloudy near Liberty Lake.
Stop Ideas Near George
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 George.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kirkland and Liberty Lake. Straight-line distance: 236.77 mi (381.04 km).
#1 Kirkland
A city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 95,431 |
| Coordinates | 47.6814900, -122.2087400 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| 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: 475 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 40m |
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 | $54.48 | $108.95 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $57.95 | $115.90 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $60.08 | $120.15 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $56.91 | $113.82 |
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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