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.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
218.87 mi
03h 24m
Flight
175.64 mi
282.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
175.64 mi
Kilometers
282.66 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
218.87 mi
Kilometers
352.23 km
Drive Time
03h 24m

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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 03h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yakima
Fri, Apr 17, 9:59 AM PDT
Return by in Liberty Lake
Fri, Apr 17, 1:24 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 Yakima
Fri, Apr 17, 9:59 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:10 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
Warden
WA

City in United States

From Liberty Lake
109.3 mi
01h 42m
To Yakima
109.5 mi
01h 42m

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
61°F
Friday

Sunny

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

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.

  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

    110.3 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    30.2 mi · 33 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 west, North 1st Street

    96 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    1094 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Selah Road

    774 ft · 13 sec · Selah Road

  17. 17

    Continue on North 1st Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · North 1st Street

  18. 18

    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.

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Liberty Lake Road
185 mi · 84%
I 82 East
31.6 mi · 14%
North 1st Street
1.58 mi · 1%
East Bitterroot Lane
0.27 mi
US 12 west
0.27 mi
East Mission Avenue
0.15 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.1 mi
175.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warden
01h 42m from Liberty Lake
Leave By
10:10 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Warden, 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 Warden.

BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

22 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road
BUS

Ritzville, Washington

54 mi away
1503 South Smittys Blvd.
RAIL

Ephrata

55 mi away
24 Alder St NW
BUS

Ephrata, WA

55 mi away
1352 Basin Street SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Liberty Lake and Yakima. Straight-line distance: 175.64 mi (282.66 km).

Liberty Lake

#1 Liberty Lake

City in Spokane County, Washington, United States

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

#2 Yakima

The second most populous city in Yakima County, Washington.

Population94,322
Coordinates46.6020700, -120.5059000
Altitude326
CountryUnited States
Start: South Sedge Lane (-117.118174, 47.675935)
End: South 1st Street (-120.50599, 46.602051)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 352 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
7.72 gal
29.24 L · about $40.40
Round trip
$80.80
15.44 gal · 58.48 L
Estimated CO2
68.6 kg one way
Round trip: 137.2 kg / 302 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Washington · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Liberty Lake and Yakima. The current time is 06:34:53.

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.