How far is Liberty Lake, WA from Federal Way, WA?
The driving distance from Liberty Lake, WA to Federal Way, WA is about 301.5 miles (485.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 243.6 miles (392.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 42m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 51m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Washington, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Liberty Lake and Federal Way.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Liberty Lake and Federal Way.
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Start on South Sedge Lane
31 m · 13 sec · South Sedge Lane
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Turn left onto North Banberry Lane
86 m · 26 sec · North Banberry Lane
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Turn left onto East Bitterroot Lane
159 m · 40 sec · East Bitterroot Lane
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Bitterroot Lane
906 ft · 45 sec · East Bitterroot Lane
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Turn left onto East Mission Avenue
817 ft · 16 sec · East Mission Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Liberty Lake Road
8 m · 1 sec · North Liberty Lake Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Liberty Lake Road
90 m · 7 sec · North Liberty Lake Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1888 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
17.6 mi · 22 min
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Keep slight left
56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight left
195.4 mi · 3 hr 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 West: Auburn
1248 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, Tacoma
137 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight right onto Snoqualmie Parkway
1780 ft · 25 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway
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Continue on State Route 18
24.2 mi · 31 min · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 167: Renton, Puyallup
1109 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 167 South: Puyallup, West Valley Highway
1523 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on West Valley Highway
762 ft · 24 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Valley Highway North
736 ft · 20 sec · West Valley Highway North
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Turn right onto South Peasley Canyon Road
1.2 km · 1 min · South Peasley Canyon Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Peasley Canyon Road
21 m · 2 sec · South Peasley Canyon Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Peasley Canyon Road
1 mi · 2 min · South Peasley Canyon Road
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Continue on South 320th Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · South 320th Street
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Turn right onto Pacific Highway South
2617 ft · 55 sec · Pacific Highway South
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Turn right onto South 312th Street
48 m · 6 sec · South 312th Street
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Turn right
7 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Liberty Lake and Federal Way.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
North Liberty Lake Road
Keep slight left
195 mi · 03h 32m
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 Liberty Lake and Mostly Sunny near Federal Way.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Liberty Lake to Federal Way?
The road trip is about 301.5 miles (485.2 km) and usually takes 04h 51m 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 149.6 miles from Liberty Lake and 151.9 miles from Federal Way.
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 57.9 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 7:18 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $55.68 one way or $111.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Liberty Lake and Mostly Sunny near Federal Way.
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 Liberty Lake and Federal Way. Straight-line distance: 243.65 mi (392.12 km).
#1 Liberty Lake
City in Spokane County, Washington, United States
| Population | 11,430 |
| Coordinates | 47.6759100, -117.1182100 |
| Altitude | 632 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Federal Way
A city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 96,307 |
| Coordinates | 47.3223200, -122.3126200 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-122.312612, 47.32232)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 485 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 45m |
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 | $55.68 | $111.36 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $59.23 | $118.47 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $61.40 | $122.81 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $58.17 | $116.34 |
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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