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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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 04h 42m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Washington, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
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.
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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
15.8 mi · 21 min · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 516: South East 272nd Street, Covington
1907 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto Southeast 272nd Street
2 mi · 4 min · Southeast 272nd Street
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Continue on Southeast Kent-Kangley Road
858 ft · 16 sec · Southeast Kent-Kangley Road
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Continue on Southeast Kent Kangley Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Southeast Kent Kangley Road
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Continue on Southeast 256th Street
2213 ft · 56 sec · Southeast 256th Street
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Continue on Canyon Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · Canyon Drive
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Continue on East Smith Street
572 ft · 20 sec · East Smith Street
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Turn left onto East Titus Street
1185 ft · 40 sec · East Titus Street
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Continue on East Gowe Street
1650 ft · 56 sec · East Gowe Street
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Turn right onto 2nd Avenue South
3 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South
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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.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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 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.
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 Kent. Straight-line distance: 239.53 mi (385.49 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 Kent
The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 130,676 |
| Coordinates | 47.3809300, -122.2348400 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Gowe Street (-122.234827, 47.380901)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 471 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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