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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Spokane County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
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.
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Start on South Gorge Trail
48 m · 21 sec · South Gorge Trail
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Turn right
8 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto West Main Avenue
141 m · 20 sec · West Main Avenue
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Turn right onto North Monroe Street
2139 ft · 1 min · North Monroe Street
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Take the ramp straight
1623 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
15.1 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Liberty Lake, Otis Orchard
2566 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto North Liberty Lake Road
1690 ft · 51 sec · North Liberty Lake Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Mission Avenue
83 m · 5 sec · East Mission Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto East Mission Avenue
818 ft · 18 sec · East Mission Avenue
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Turn right onto East Bitterroot Lane
906 ft · 44 sec · East Bitterroot Lane
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Turn left onto East Bitterroot Lane
159 m · 40 sec · East Bitterroot Lane
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Turn right onto North Banberry Lane
86 m · 23 sec · North Banberry Lane
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Sedge Lane
31 m · 7 sec · South Sedge Lane
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Spokane Tribal Gathering Place
Spokane City Building Permits
Spokane City Hall
Cotter and Sons Old City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Millwood.
Spokane Intermodal Center
Deer Park, WA
Loon Lake, WA
Chewelah, WA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spokane and Liberty Lake. Straight-line distance: 14.51 mi (23.35 km).
#1 Spokane
The second most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 222,050 |
| Coordinates | 47.6596600, -117.4290800 |
| Altitude | 571 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Liberty Lake
City in Spokane County, Washington, United States
| Population | 11,430 |
| Coordinates | 47.6759100, -117.1182100 |
| Altitude | 632 |
| Country | United States |
End: Liberty Lake (-117.11821, 47.67591)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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