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

The driving distance from Renton, WA to Liberty Lake, WA is about 295 miles (474.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 238 miles (383 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 00m 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
295.03 mi
05h 30m
Flight
237.98 mi
382.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
237.98 mi
Kilometers
382.99 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
295.03 mi
Kilometers
474.81 km
Drive Time
05h 30m

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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 05h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Liberty Lake
Mon, Jun 1, 5:30 PM PDT
Return by in Renton
Mon, Jun 1, 11:00 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Renton
2026-06-01T11:59
Arrive Liberty Lake
Mon, Jun 1, 5:30 PM PDT
Route Timing
05h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:30 AM to 1:30 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
6:00 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Renton
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
George
WA

City in Washington, USA

From Renton
147.2 mi
02h 45m
To Liberty Lake
147.8 mi
02h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph N
Destination
69°F
Monday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    22 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    30 m · 9 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Rainier Avenue South

    158 m · 13 sec · Rainier Avenue South

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Airport Way

    2225 ft · 1 min · Airport Way

  6. 6

    Continue on Logan Avenue South

    705 ft · 22 sec · Logan Avenue South

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North 3rd Street

    1 km · 1 min · North 3rd Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Sunset Boulevard North

    1012 ft · 36 sec · Sunset Boulevard North

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Sunset Boulevard North

    814 ft · 23 sec · Sunset Boulevard North

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 405 North, WA 900 East

    6.2 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Seattle, Spokane

    1281 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Spokane

    1867 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    267.7 mi · 4 hr 51 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    17.6 mi · 22 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Liberty Lake, Otis Orchard

    2566 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Liberty Lake Road

    1690 ft · 51 sec · North Liberty Lake Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Mission Avenue

    83 m · 5 sec · East Mission Avenue

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto East Mission Avenue

    818 ft · 18 sec · East Mission Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Bitterroot Lane

    906 ft · 44 sec · East Bitterroot Lane

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Bitterroot Lane

    159 m · 40 sec · East Bitterroot Lane

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Banberry Lane

    86 m · 23 sec · North Banberry Lane

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Sedge Lane

    31 m · 7 sec · South Sedge Lane

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Sedge Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
286 mi · 97%
I 405 North
6.15 mi · 2%
North 3rd Street
0.63 mi
Airport Way
0.42 mi
Sunset Boulevard North
0.35 mi
North Liberty Lake Road
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Merge slight left

268 mi · 04h 51m

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
05h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57 mi
238 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
George
02h 45m from Renton
Leave By
6:00 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Renton and Mostly Cloudy near Liberty Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 295 miles (474.8 km) and usually takes 05h 30m 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 147.2 miles from Renton and 147.8 miles from Liberty Lake.

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

The direct path is about 238 miles (383 km), while the road route adds roughly 57 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 6:00 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $54.48 one way or $108.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Renton and Mostly Cloudy near Liberty Lake.

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 Renton and Liberty Lake. Straight-line distance: 237.98 mi (382.99 km).

Renton

#1 Renton

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population101,494
Coordinates47.4828800, -122.2170700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Liberty Lake

#2 Liberty Lake

City in Spokane County, Washington, United States

Population11,430
Coordinates47.6759100, -117.1182100
Altitude632
CountryUnited States
Start: Renton (-122.21707, 47.48288)
End: Liberty Lake (-117.11821, 47.67591)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 475 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.41 gal
39.41 L · about $54.48
Round trip
$108.95
20.82 gal · 78.82 L
Estimated CO2
92.5 kg one way
Round trip: 185 kg / 408 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $54.48 $108.95
Mid-grade $5.57 $57.95 $115.90
Premium $5.77 $60.08 $120.15
Diesel $5.47 $56.91 $113.82

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Renton and Liberty Lake. The current time is 11:59:54.

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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.