Origin
Liberty Lake, WA
Morning in Liberty Lake on Friday
Local time
8:00 AM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Liberty Lake, WA to Redmond, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 40m
Distance
296.6 mi
477 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$62
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 27m
★
6 AM
4h 40m
8 AM
5h 7m
10 AM
4h 50m
12 PM
4h 47m
3 PM
4h 51m
5 PM
5h 6m
8 PM
4h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Liberty Lake, WA
John De Leon
Redmond, WA
Harrison Reilly
Trip Overview
The drive from Liberty Lake, WA to Redmond, WA covers 296.6 miles and takes about 4h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Banberry Lane, East Bitterroot Lane, East Mission Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $62.08 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
148.3 miles from Liberty Lake, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 20m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 40m. Total distance: 296.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 40m drive with frequent turns across 296.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Banberry Lane is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 40m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Liberty Lake, WA to Redmond, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Banberry Lane | — | — |
| East Bitterroot Lane | — | — |
| East Mission Avenue | — | — |
| North Liberty Lake Road | — | — |
| 148th Avenue Southeast | — | — |
| 156th Avenue Southeast | — | — |
| Southeast Eastgate Way | — | — |
| 150th Avenue Southeast | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Banberry Lane
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Liberty Lake, WA and Redmond, WA.
1
Start on South Sedge Lane
102 ft
·
13 sec
·
South Sedge Lane
2
Turn left onto North Banberry Lane
282 ft
·
26 sec
·
North Banberry Lane
3
Turn left onto East Bitterroot Lane
522 ft
·
40 sec
·
East Bitterroot Lane
4
At the end of the 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 the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Liberty Lake Road
26 ft
·
North Liberty Lake Road
7
Exit the roundabout onto North Liberty Lake Road
295 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Liberty Lake Road
8
Take the ramp slight right
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
9
Merge slight left
18 mi
·
21 min
10
Keep slight left
57 mi
·
1 hr
11
Keep slight left
209 mi
·
3 hr 47 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward 148th Avenue Southeast, 150th Avenue Southeast
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
148th Avenue Southeast, 150th Avenue Southeast
13
Keep slight left to continue on 148th Avenue Southeast, 150th Avenue Southeast
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
148th Avenue Southeast, 150th Avenue Southeast
14
Keep slight right to continue on 148th Avenue Southeast, Easgate Way
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
148th Avenue Southeast, Easgate Way
15
Keep slight left to continue on 156th Avenue Southeast, 148th Avenue Southeast, Bellevue College
167 ft
·
13 sec
·
156th Avenue Southeast, 148th Avenue Southeast, Bellevue College
16
Turn left onto Southeast Eastgate Way
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Southeast Eastgate Way
17
Turn right onto 150th Avenue Southeast
479 ft
·
14 sec
·
150th Avenue Southeast
18
Continue on 148th Avenue Southeast
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
148th Avenue Southeast
19
Keep slight right to continue on 148th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
148th Avenue Southeast
20
Continue on 148th Avenue Northeast
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
148th Avenue Northeast
21
Take the ramp slight right toward WA 520 East: Redmond
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
WA 520 East: Redmond
22
Merge slight left
2.0 mi
·
2 min
23
Take the exit slight right toward West Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
West Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast
24
Turn left onto West Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
West Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast
25
Turn right onto Leary Way
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Leary Way
26
Turn right onto Redmond Way
315 ft
·
18 sec
·
Redmond Way
27
Turn left onto 164th Avenue Northeast
30 ft
·
1 sec
·
164th Avenue Northeast
28
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 148.3 miles from Liberty Lake, WA, or about 2h 20m into the drive.
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 65 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 148.3 miles or 2h 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Redmond, 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 296.6 miles and 4h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 148.3 mi from Liberty Lake, WA · 2h 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
148 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 65 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 148.3 miles from Liberty Lake, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Redmond, WA
The final approach into Redmond, 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 Redmond, 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
$62.08 one way
$124.15 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
104 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $65.10 | $130.20 |
| premium | $5.77 | $67.35 | $134.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $65.49 | $130.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$62
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$87–$112
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 103.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 89 | 1 | $31.14 | $14.24 |
| Efficient EV | 74.2 | 0 | $25.95 | $11.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 118.6 | 1 | $41.52 | $18.98 |
Gas CO2
104 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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.
Destination
Redmond, WA
Morning in Redmond on Friday
Local time
8:00 AM
PDT
Current temp
58°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
13 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 40m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Redmond, WA covers 296.6 miles and takes about 4h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Banberry Lane, East Bitterroot Lane, East Mission Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 148.3 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 $62.08 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 40m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Liberty Lake, WA to Redmond, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Liberty Lake, WA to Redmond, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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