Origin
Liberty Lake, WA
Morning in Liberty Lake on Friday
Local time
7:39 AM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Liberty Lake, WA to Spokane, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
16.7 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
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
Trip Overview
The drive from Liberty Lake, WA to Spokane, WA covers 16.7 miles and takes about 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 90, South Lincoln Street, East Bitterroot Lane for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.9 miles on I 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.50 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 16.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 24m highway drive covering 16.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 90 and South Lincoln Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 14.9 miles on I 90.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 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 14.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and South Lincoln Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East Bitterroot Lane.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 24m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 0.3 miles (East Mission Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese 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
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
East Mission Avenue
Turn left onto East Mission Avenue
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
5
16.7 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 14.9 mi | 18m |
| South Lincoln Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East Bitterroot Lane | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| West Main Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Mission Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Liberty Lake Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Banberry Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Gorge Trail | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 14.9 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Liberty Lake, WA and Spokane, 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
15 mi
·
18 min
·
I 90
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward South Lincoln Street
11
Turn straight onto South Lincoln Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Lincoln Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Turn left onto West Main Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
West Main Avenue
13
Turn right
26 ft
·
8 sec
14
Turn left onto South Gorge Trail
157 ft
·
17 sec
·
South Gorge Trail
15
Arrive at destination
South Gorge Trail
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.50 one way
$6.99 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $3.67 | $7.33 |
| premium | $5.77 | $3.79 | $7.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.69 | $7.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Spokane, WA
Morning in Spokane on Friday
Local time
7:39 AM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
24m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 Spokane, WA covers 16.7 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 90, South Lincoln Street, East Bitterroot Lane. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.3 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 $3.50 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.
This is a straightforward 24m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 0.3 miles (East Mission Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Liberty Lake, WA to Spokane, 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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