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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
218.13 mi
04h 02m
Flight
175.64 mi
282.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
175.64 mi
Kilometers
282.66 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
218.13 mi
Kilometers
351.04 km
Drive Time
04h 02m

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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 04h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Liberty Lake
Fri, Apr 17, 11:57 AM PDT
Return by in Yakima
Fri, Apr 17, 3:59 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yakima
2026-04-17T07:55
Arrive Liberty Lake
Fri, Apr 17, 11:57 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 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
8:56 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Yakima
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Warden
WA

City in United States

From Yakima
108.9 mi
02h 01m
To Liberty Lake
109.3 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph S
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 Yakima and Liberty Lake.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 1st Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · South 1st Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Selah Road

    711 ft · 12 sec · Selah Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    34 m · 3 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    1297 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    30.3 mi · 33 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Vantage, Spokane

    3223 ft · 55 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    166.3 mi · 2 hr 58 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    17.6 mi · 22 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Liberty Lake, Otis Orchard

    2566 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Liberty Lake Road

    1690 ft · 51 sec · North Liberty Lake Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Mission Avenue

    83 m · 5 sec · East Mission Avenue

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto East Mission Avenue

    818 ft · 18 sec · East Mission Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Bitterroot Lane

    906 ft · 44 sec · East Bitterroot Lane

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Bitterroot Lane

    159 m · 40 sec · East Bitterroot Lane

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Banberry Lane

    86 m · 23 sec · North Banberry Lane

  16. 16

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

    31 m · 7 sec · South Sedge Lane

  17. 17

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
185 mi · 85%
Selah Road
30.7 mi · 14%
South 1st Street
1.58 mi · 1%
North Liberty Lake Road
0.32 mi
East Bitterroot Lane
0.27 mi
East Mission Avenue
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
04h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.4 mi
175.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warden
02h 01m from Yakima
Leave By
8:56 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Warden, 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 Warden.

BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

22 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road
BUS

Ritzville, Washington

54 mi away
1503 South Smittys Blvd.
RAIL

Ephrata

55 mi away
24 Alder St NW
BUS

Ephrata, WA

55 mi away
1352 Basin Street SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yakima and Liberty Lake. Straight-line distance: 175.64 mi (282.66 km).

Yakima

#1 Yakima

The second most populous city in Yakima County, Washington.

Population94,322
Coordinates46.6020700, -120.5059000
Altitude326
CountryUnited States
Liberty Lake

#2 Liberty Lake

City in Spokane County, Washington, United States

Population11,430
Coordinates47.6759100, -117.1182100
Altitude632
CountryUnited States
Start: Yakima (-120.5059, 46.60207)
End: Liberty Lake (-117.11821, 47.67591)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 351 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
7.7 gal
29.14 L · about $40.29
Round trip
$80.59
15.4 gal · 58.28 L
Estimated CO2
68.4 kg one way
Round trip: 136.9 kg / 302 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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.

Prices in Washington · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Yakima and Liberty Lake. The current time is 07:55:45.

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.