How far is Liberty Lake, WA from Yakima, WA?
The driving distance from Liberty Lake, WA to Yakima, WA is about 218.8 miles (352.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 175.7 miles (282.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 49m 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 03h 24m.
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
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City in United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Liberty Lake and Yakima.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Liberty Lake and Yakima.
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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
110.3 mi · 1 hr 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
30.2 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 west, North 1st Street
96 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight left
1094 ft · 27 sec
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Continue on Selah Road
774 ft · 13 sec · Selah Road
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Continue on North 1st Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · North 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Liberty Lake and Yakima.
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
110 mi · 01h 58m
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 Sunny near Yakima.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Liberty Lake to Yakima?
The road trip is about 218.8 miles (352.2 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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?
Warden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.3 miles from Liberty Lake and 109.5 miles from Yakima.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 175.7 miles (282.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.1 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 10:10 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.40 one way or $80.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Liberty Lake and Sunny near Yakima.
Stop Ideas Near Warden
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 Warden.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Liberty Lake and Yakima. Straight-line distance: 175.64 mi (282.66 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 Yakima
The second most populous city in Yakima County, Washington.
| Population | 94,322 |
| Coordinates | 46.6020700, -120.5059000 |
| Altitude | 326 |
| Country | United States |
End: South 1st Street (-120.50599, 46.602051)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 352 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 43m |
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 | $40.40 | $80.80 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $42.98 | $85.95 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $44.55 | $89.10 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $42.21 | $84.41 |
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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