How far is Yakima, WA from Liberty Lake, WA?
The driving distance from Yakima, WA to Liberty Lake, WA is about 218.1 miles (351 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 175.7 miles (282.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 04m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yakima and Liberty Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yakima and Liberty Lake.
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Start on South 1st Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · South 1st Street
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Continue on Selah Road
711 ft · 12 sec · Selah Road
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Take the ramp slight right
34 m · 3 sec
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4
Keep slight left
1297 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight right
30.3 mi · 33 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Vantage, Spokane
3223 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
166.3 mi · 2 hr 58 min
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Merge slight right
17.6 mi · 22 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 Yakima and Liberty Lake.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 90 East
Merge slight left
166 mi · 02h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Yakima 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 Yakima to Liberty Lake?
The road trip is about 218.1 miles (351 km) and usually takes 04h 02m 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?
Warden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.9 miles from Yakima and 109.3 miles from Liberty Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 175.7 miles (282.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.4 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 8:56 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.29 one way or $80.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Yakima and Mostly Sunny near Liberty Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Warden
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Warden.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yakima and Liberty Lake. Straight-line distance: 175.64 mi (282.66 km).
#1 Yakima
The second most populous city in Yakima County, Washington.
| Population | 94,322 |
| Coordinates | 46.6020700, -120.5059000 |
| Altitude | 326 |
| 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: 351 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 43m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.23 | $40.29 | $80.59 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $42.87 | $85.73 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $44.44 | $88.87 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $42.10 | $84.19 |
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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