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

The driving distance from Seattle, WA to Liberty Lake, WA is about 295.6 miles (475.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 242.7 miles (390.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 59m 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
295.56 mi
05h 29m
Flight
242.73 mi
390.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
242.73 mi
Kilometers
390.63 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
295.56 mi
Kilometers
475.66 km
Drive Time
05h 29m

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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 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Liberty Lake
Mon, Jun 1, 5:29 PM PDT
Return by in Seattle
Mon, Jun 1, 10:59 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seattle
2026-06-01T12:00
Arrive Liberty Lake
Mon, Jun 1, 5:29 PM PDT
Route Timing
05h 29m
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 Seattle
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 Seattle
147.5 mi
02h 44m
To Liberty Lake
148.1 mi
02h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 10 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 Seattle and Liberty Lake.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    62 m · 11 sec · Madison Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 4th Avenue

    94 m · 15 sec · 4th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    647 ft · 26 sec · Spring Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 5 South: Portland

    1151 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    3180 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East, I 5 South: Bellevue, Portland

    45 m · 2 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Bellevue, Spokane

    2257 ft · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.6 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel

    274.2 mi · 4 hr 59 min · Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    17.6 mi · 22 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Liberty Lake, Otis Orchard

    2566 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Liberty Lake Road

    1690 ft · 51 sec · North Liberty Lake Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Mission Avenue

    83 m · 5 sec · East Mission Avenue

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto East Mission Avenue

    818 ft · 18 sec · East Mission Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Bitterroot Lane

    906 ft · 44 sec · East Bitterroot Lane

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Bitterroot Lane

    159 m · 40 sec · East Bitterroot Lane

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Banberry Lane

    86 m · 23 sec · North Banberry Lane

  19. 19

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

    31 m · 7 sec · South Sedge Lane

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Sedge Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel
292 mi · 99%
I 90 East
1.44 mi
I 5 South
0.82 mi
North Liberty Lake Road
0.32 mi
East Bitterroot Lane
0.27 mi
East Mission Avenue
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel

Keep slight left to continue on Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel

274 mi · 04h 59m

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 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.9 mi
242.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
George
02h 44m from Seattle
Leave By
6:00 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Seattle 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 Seattle to Liberty Lake?

The road trip is about 295.6 miles (475.7 km) and usually takes 05h 29m 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 147.5 miles from Seattle and 148.1 miles from Liberty Lake.

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

The direct path is about 242.7 miles (390.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.9 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 $54.58 one way or $109.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Seattle 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 Seattle and Liberty Lake. Straight-line distance: 242.73 mi (390.63 km).

Seattle

#1 Seattle

The eighteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Seattle metropolitan area.

Population769,714
Coordinates47.6062100, -122.3320700
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Liberty Lake

#2 Liberty Lake

City in Spokane County, Washington, United States

Population11,430
Coordinates47.6759100, -117.1182100
Altitude632
CountryUnited States
Start: Seattle (-122.33207, 47.60621)
End: Liberty Lake (-117.11821, 47.67591)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 476 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.43 gal
39.48 L · about $54.58
Round trip
$109.16
20.86 gal · 78.96 L
Estimated CO2
92.7 kg one way
Round trip: 185.4 kg / 409 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $54.58 $109.16
Mid-grade $5.57 $58.06 $116.13
Premium $5.77 $60.19 $120.38
Diesel $5.47 $57.02 $114.04

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 Seattle and Liberty Lake. The current time is 12:00:14.

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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.