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

The driving distance from Spokane, WA to Liberty Lake, WA is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.28 mi
00h 25m
Flight
14.51 mi
23.35 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.51 mi
Kilometers
23.35 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.28 mi
Kilometers
27.81 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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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 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Liberty Lake
Fri, Apr 17, 8:20 AM PDT
Return by in Spokane
Fri, Apr 17, 8:45 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spokane
2026-04-17T07:54
Arrive Liberty Lake
Fri, Apr 17, 8:20 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:40 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Spokane
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Millwood
WA

City in Spokane County, Washington, United States

From Spokane
8.6 mi
00h 12m
To Liberty Lake
8.6 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
54°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Gorge Trail

    48 m · 21 sec · South Gorge Trail

  2. 2

    Turn right

    8 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Main Avenue

    141 m · 20 sec · West Main Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Monroe Street

    2139 ft · 1 min · North Monroe Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    1623 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    15.1 mi · 18 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Liberty Lake, Otis Orchard

    2566 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Liberty Lake Road

    1690 ft · 51 sec · North Liberty Lake Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Mission Avenue

    83 m · 5 sec · East Mission Avenue

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto East Mission Avenue

    818 ft · 18 sec · East Mission Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Bitterroot Lane

    906 ft · 44 sec · East Bitterroot Lane

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Bitterroot Lane

    159 m · 40 sec · East Bitterroot Lane

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Banberry Lane

    86 m · 23 sec · North Banberry Lane

  14. 14

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

    31 m · 7 sec · South Sedge Lane

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Sedge Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
86.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Monroe Street
16.3 mi · 94%
North Liberty Lake Road
0.32 mi · 2%
East Bitterroot Lane
0.27 mi · 2%
East Mission Avenue
0.21 mi · 1%
West Main Avenue
0.09 mi · 1%
North Banberry Lane
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

North Monroe Street

Merge slight left

15.1 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
14.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millwood
00h 12m from Spokane
Leave By
7:40 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Spokane and Mostly Sunny near Liberty Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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 8.6 miles from Spokane and 8.6 miles from Liberty Lake.

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 2.8 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 7:40 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.19 one way or $6.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Millwood

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Millwood and the surrounding midpoint area.
Spokane Tribal Gathering Place
Scenic stop 7.2 mi away

Spokane Tribal Gathering Place

Spokane , WA
353-367 N Post St, Spokane, WA 99256
Rating 4.3/5 3 reviews Tourist attraction
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 7.2 mi away

Spokane City Building Permits

Spokane , WA
808 W Spokane Falls Blvd # 3, Spokane, WA 99201
Rating 2.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Emergency services
Spokane City Hall
Meeting point 7.2 mi away

Spokane City Hall

Spokane , WA
808 W Spokane Falls Blvd, Spokane, WA 99201
Rating 3.4/5 24 reviews City Hall
Cotter and Sons Old City Hall
Nearby stop 7.2 mi away

Cotter and Sons Old City Hall

Spokane , WA
River Park Square, 221 N Wall St, Spokane, WA 99201
Rating 4.2/5 11 reviews Property management company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Millwood.

RAIL

Spokane Intermodal Center

10 mi away
221 W. 1st Avenue
BUS

Deer Park, WA

33 mi away
822 South Main Street
BUS

Loon Lake, WA

49 mi away
State Highway 292 & Colville Road
BUS

Chewelah, WA

74 mi away
10 West Colville Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spokane and Liberty Lake. Straight-line distance: 14.51 mi (23.35 km).

Spokane

#1 Spokane

The second most populous city in Washington.

Population222,050
Coordinates47.6596600, -117.4290800
Altitude571
CountryUnited States
Liberty Lake

#2 Liberty Lake

City in Spokane County, Washington, United States

Population11,430
Coordinates47.6759100, -117.1182100
Altitude632
CountryUnited States
Start: Spokane (-117.42908, 47.65966)
End: Liberty Lake (-117.11821, 47.67591)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
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.

One-way fuel
0.61 gal
2.31 L · about $3.19
Round trip
$6.38
1.22 gal · 4.62 L
Estimated CO2
5.4 kg one way
Round trip: 10.8 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $3.19 $6.38
Mid-grade $5.57 $3.40 $6.79
Premium $5.77 $3.52 $7.04
Diesel $5.47 $3.33 $6.67

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 Spokane and Liberty Lake. The current time is 07:54:57.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.