The drive from Liberty Lake, WA to Kennewick, WA covers 155.9 miles and takes about 2h 56m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 90, Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway, Lewis and Clark Trail for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 74.2 miles on I 90.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.63 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
78 miles from Liberty Lake, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 28m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 56m. Total distance: 155.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Liberty Lake, WA to Kennewick, WA covers 155.9 miles and takes about 2h 56m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 90 is the longest continuous segment at about 74.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East Bitterroot Lane.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 155.9 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Bitterroot Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East Bitterroot Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (North Liberty Lake Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|East Bitterroot Lane
Turn left onto East Bitterroot Lane
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip|~1m in|East Bitterroot Lane
At end of road, turn right onto East Bitterroot Lane
Navigation decision point
6
0.5 mi into trip|~2m in|North Liberty Lake Road
Enter roundabout onto North Liberty Lake Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
75.2 mi into trip|~1h 25m in|US 395 / Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 395 / Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway toward Ritzville, Pasco
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Ritzville, Pasco
6
151.3 mi into trip|~2h 48m in|US 395 / Lewis and Clark Trail
Keep slight right at fork onto US 395 / Lewis and Clark Trail toward US 395: Kennewick, Pendleton, Columbia Basin College, Tri Cities Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 395: Kennewick, Pendleton, Columbia B...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Liberty Lake, WA and Kennewick, WA, road signs point toward Ritzville and Pasco.
Ritzville
75.2 mi in|~1h 25m|via US 395
Pasco
75.2 mi in|~1h 25m|via US 395
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 90
74.2 mi
1h 22m
Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
73.7 mi
1h 19m
Lewis and Clark Trail
5.3 mi
7m
West Kennewick Avenue
0.7 mi
1m
US 395
0.6 mi
1m
North Yelm Street
0.4 mi
1m
East Bitterroot Lane
0.3 mi
1m
East Mission Avenue
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 74.2 mi, about 1h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Liberty Lake, WA and Kennewick, WA.
1
Start on South Sedge Lane
100 ft·12 sec·South Sedge Lane
2
Turn left onto North Banberry Lane
283 ft·26 sec·North Banberry Lane
3
Turn left onto East Bitterroot Lane
520 ft·39 sec·East Bitterroot Lane
4
At end of road, turn right onto East Bitterroot Lane
0.2 mi·45 sec·East Bitterroot Lane
5
Turn left onto East Mission Avenue
0.2 mi·16 sec·East Mission Avenue
6
Enter roundabout onto North Liberty Lake Road
26 ft·0 sec·North Liberty Lake Road
7
Continue on North Liberty Lake Road
294 ft·7 sec·North Liberty Lake Road
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·45 sec
9
Merge onto I 90
18 mi·21 min·I 90
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90; US 395
57 mi·1 hr·I 90; US 395
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 395
74 mi·1 hr 19 min·Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
Toward Ritzville, Pasco
12
Take the exit onto US 395
0.6 mi·1 min·US 395
Toward I 182 West, US 395 South: Richland, Pendleton
13
Merge onto I 182; US 12; US 395
1.9 mi·2 min·Lewis and Clark Trail
14
Keep slight right at fork onto US 395
3.5 mi·4 min·Lewis and Clark Trail
Toward US 395: Kennewick, Pendleton, Columbia Basin College, Tri Cities Airport
15
Turn left onto North Yelm Street
0.4 mi·1 min·North Yelm Street
16
Turn left onto West Kennewick Avenue
0.7 mi·1 min·West Kennewick Avenue
17
Turn left onto North Newport Street
0.1 mi·31 sec·North Newport Street
18
Arrive at destination
North Newport Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 78 miles from Liberty Lake, WA, or about 1h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 74.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 34 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 78 miles or 1h 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kennewick, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Liberty Lake, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Liberty Lake, WA
This is one driving day of about 155.9 miles and 2h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Liberty Lake, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 90 for about 74.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 78 mi from Liberty Lake, WA
· 1h 28m into the drive
The midpoint is around 78 miles from Liberty Lake, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before I 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 74.2 miles.
Arriving in Kennewick, WA
The final approach into Kennewick, WA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Kennewick, WA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.63 one way
$65.26 round trip
$5.32/gal25.4 MPG avg55 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.58
$34.22
$68.44
premium
$5.77
$35.40
$70.81
diesel
$5.61
$34.42
$68.84
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
46.8
0
$16.37
$7.48
Efficient EV
39
0
$13.64
$6.24
EV Truck/SUV
62.4
0
$21.83
$9.98
Gas CO2
55 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 13, 2026
Origin
Liberty Lake, WA
Morning
in Liberty Lake on Friday
Local time
9:28 AM
PDT
Current temp
58°F
Light Rain Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 7 to 15 mph61% chanceLive forecast
Winter Storm Watch
Winter Storm Watch issued April 13 at 2:38AM PDT until April 15 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA
Winter Storm Watch
Winter Storm Watch issued April 13 at 12:01AM PDT until April 16 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR
Destination
Kennewick, WA
Morning
in Kennewick on Friday
Local time
9:28 AM
PDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
7 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 56m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Liberty Lake, WA to Kennewick, WA covers 155.9 miles and takes about 2h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 90, Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway, Lewis and Clark Trail. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 78 miles from Liberty Lake, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.63 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 155.9 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Bitterroot Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East Bitterroot Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (North Liberty Lake Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Between Liberty Lake, WA and Kennewick, WA, road signs point toward Ritzville and Pasco.
