How far is Liberty Lake, WA from Spokane, WA?
The driving distance from Liberty Lake, WA to Spokane, WA is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
City in Spokane County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Liberty Lake and Spokane.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Liberty Lake and Spokane.
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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
14.9 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward South Lincoln Street
1624 ft · 42 sec
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Turn straight onto South Lincoln Street
2029 ft · 1 min · South Lincoln Street
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Turn left onto West Main Avenue
846 ft · 35 sec · West Main Avenue
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Turn right
8 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto South Gorge Trail
48 m · 17 sec · South Gorge Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Gorge Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Liberty Lake and Spokane.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
North Liberty Lake Road
Merge slight left
14.9 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Liberty Lake and Sunny near Spokane.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Liberty Lake to Spokane?
The road trip is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Millwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Liberty Lake and 8.3 miles from Spokane.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.09 one way or $6.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Liberty Lake and Sunny near Spokane.
Stop Ideas Near Millwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Spokane Tribal Gathering Place
Spokane City Building Permits
Spokane City Hall
Cotter and Sons Old City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Millwood.
Spokane Intermodal Center
Deer Park, WA
Loon Lake, WA
Chewelah, WA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Liberty Lake and Spokane. Straight-line distance: 14.51 mi (23.35 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 Spokane
The second most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 222,050 |
| Coordinates | 47.6596600, -117.4290800 |
| Altitude | 571 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Main Avenue (-117.429081, 47.659029)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $3.09 | $6.17 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $3.28 | $6.57 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $3.40 | $6.81 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $3.23 | $6.45 |
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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