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

The driving distance from Tacoma, WA to Liberty Lake, WA is about 308.9 miles (497.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 250.4 miles (403 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 39m 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
308.88 mi
05h 49m
Flight
250.44 mi
403.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
250.44 mi
Kilometers
403.05 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
308.88 mi
Kilometers
497.1 km
Drive Time
05h 49m

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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 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Liberty Lake
Mon, Jun 1, 5:49 PM PDT
Return by in Tacoma
Mon, Jun 1, 11:39 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tacoma
2026-06-01T11:59
Arrive Liberty Lake
Mon, Jun 1, 5:49 PM PDT
Route Timing
05h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:50 AM to 1:50 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
5:20 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tacoma
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 Tacoma
154.1 mi
02h 54m
To Liberty Lake
154.8 mi
02h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 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 Tacoma and Liberty Lake.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 11th Street

    686 ft · 29 sec · South 11th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Market Street

    759 ft · 31 sec · Market Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South 13th Street

    920 ft · 36 sec · South 13th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto I 705 SB Ramp

    65 m · 11 sec · I 705 SB Ramp

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward Port of Tacoma

    869 ft · 21 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    1.3 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 5 North: Seattle

    1819 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Seattle

    1395 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation

    2644 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    27.3 mi · 35 min · State Route 18

  12. 12

    Continue on Snoqualmie Parkway

    656 ft · 8 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Spokane

    3019 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    251.7 mi · 4 hr 32 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    17.6 mi · 22 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Liberty Lake, Otis Orchard

    2566 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Liberty Lake Road

    1690 ft · 51 sec · North Liberty Lake Road

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Mission Avenue

    83 m · 5 sec · East Mission Avenue

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto East Mission Avenue

    818 ft · 18 sec · East Mission Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Bitterroot Lane

    906 ft · 44 sec · East Bitterroot Lane

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Bitterroot Lane

    159 m · 40 sec · East Bitterroot Lane

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Banberry Lane

    86 m · 23 sec · North Banberry Lane

  23. 23

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

    31 m · 7 sec · South Sedge Lane

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Sedge Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
270 mi · 88%
State Route 18
27.3 mi · 9%
I 5 North
8.28 mi · 3%
Port of Tacoma
0.99 mi
WA 18 East
0.5 mi
North Liberty Lake Road
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Merge slight left

252 mi · 04h 32m

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 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.5 mi
250.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
George
02h 54m from Tacoma
Leave By
5:20 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Tacoma 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 Tacoma to Liberty Lake?

The road trip is about 308.9 miles (497.1 km) and usually takes 05h 49m 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 154.1 miles from Tacoma and 154.8 miles from Liberty Lake.

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

The direct path is about 250.4 miles (403 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.5 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 5:20 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $57.04 one way or $114.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tacoma 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 Tacoma and Liberty Lake. Straight-line distance: 250.44 mi (403.05 km).

Tacoma

#1 Tacoma

The third most populous city in Washington.

Population219,945
Coordinates47.2528800, -122.4442900
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Liberty Lake

#2 Liberty Lake

City in Spokane County, Washington, United States

Population11,430
Coordinates47.6759100, -117.1182100
Altitude632
CountryUnited States
Start: Tacoma (-122.44429, 47.25288)
End: Liberty Lake (-117.11821, 47.67591)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 497 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.9 gal
41.26 L · about $57.04
Round trip
$114.08
21.8 gal · 82.52 L
Estimated CO2
96.9 kg one way
Round trip: 193.7 kg / 427 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $57.04 $114.08
Mid-grade $5.57 $60.68 $121.36
Premium $5.77 $62.90 $125.81
Diesel $5.47 $59.59 $119.18

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 Tacoma and Liberty Lake. The current time is 11:59:54.

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.