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

The driving distance from Liberty Lake, WA to Kent, WA is about 292.6 miles (470.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 239.5 miles (385.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
292.6 mi
04h 42m
Flight
239.53 mi
385.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
239.53 mi
Kilometers
385.49 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
292.6 mi
Kilometers
470.9 km
Drive Time
04h 42m

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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 04h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kent
Fri, Apr 17, 11:16 AM PDT
Return by in Liberty Lake
Fri, Apr 17, 3:58 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Liberty Lake
2026-04-17T06:34
Arrive Kent
Fri, Apr 17, 11:16 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 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
7:36 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Liberty Lake
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 Liberty Lake
146.4 mi
02h 21m
To Kent
146.2 mi
02h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Sedge Lane

    31 m · 13 sec · South Sedge Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Banberry Lane

    86 m · 26 sec · North Banberry Lane

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Bitterroot Lane

    159 m · 40 sec · East Bitterroot Lane

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Bitterroot Lane

    906 ft · 45 sec · East Bitterroot Lane

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Mission Avenue

    817 ft · 16 sec · East Mission Avenue

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Liberty Lake Road

    8 m · 1 sec · North Liberty Lake Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto North Liberty Lake Road

    90 m · 7 sec · North Liberty Lake Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    1888 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    17.6 mi · 22 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    195.4 mi · 3 hr 32 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 West: Auburn

    1248 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, Tacoma

    137 m · 13 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Snoqualmie Parkway

    1780 ft · 25 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on State Route 18

    15.8 mi · 21 min · State Route 18

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 516: South East 272nd Street, Covington

    1907 ft · 49 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Southeast 272nd Street

    2 mi · 4 min · Southeast 272nd Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Southeast Kent-Kangley Road

    858 ft · 16 sec · Southeast Kent-Kangley Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Southeast Kent Kangley Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Southeast Kent Kangley Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Southeast 256th Street

    2213 ft · 56 sec · Southeast 256th Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Canyon Drive

    1.5 km · 2 min · Canyon Drive

  22. 22

    Continue on East Smith Street

    572 ft · 20 sec · East Smith Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Titus Street

    1185 ft · 40 sec · East Titus Street

  24. 24

    Continue on East Gowe Street

    1650 ft · 56 sec · East Gowe Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue South

    3 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Liberty Lake Road
270 mi · 92%
State Route 18
15.8 mi · 5%
Southeast 272nd Street
2.04 mi · 1%
Southeast Kent Kangley Road
1.81 mi · 1%
Canyon Drive
0.95 mi
Southeast 256th Street
0.42 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
04h 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.1 mi
239.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
George
02h 21m from Liberty Lake
Leave By
7:36 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Liberty Lake and Partly Sunny near Kent.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Liberty Lake to Kent?

The road trip is about 292.6 miles (470.9 km) and usually takes 04h 42m 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 146.4 miles from Liberty Lake and 146.2 miles from Kent.

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

The direct path is about 239.5 miles (385.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.1 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 7:36 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $54.00 one way or $108.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Liberty Lake and Kent. Straight-line distance: 239.53 mi (385.49 km).

Liberty Lake

#1 Liberty Lake

City in Spokane County, Washington, United States

Population11,430
Coordinates47.6759100, -117.1182100
Altitude632
CountryUnited States
Kent

#2 Kent

The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population130,676
Coordinates47.3809300, -122.2348400
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: South Sedge Lane (-117.118174, 47.675935)
End: West Gowe Street (-122.234827, 47.380901)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 471 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.32 gal
39.08 L · about $54.00
Round trip
$108.01
20.64 gal · 78.16 L
Estimated CO2
91.7 kg one way
Round trip: 183.4 kg / 404 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $54.00 $108.01
Mid-grade $5.57 $57.45 $114.90
Premium $5.77 $59.56 $119.11
Diesel $5.47 $56.42 $112.84

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 Liberty Lake and Kent. The current time is 06:34:02.

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.