Origin
Liberty Lake, WA
Late night in Liberty Lake on Saturday
Local time
1:39 AM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Liberty Lake, WA to Spring Valley, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
39.5 mi
64 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 5m
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
Spring Valley, WA
Ken Cheatham
Trip Overview
The drive from Liberty Lake, WA to Spring Valley, WA covers 39.5 miles and takes about 1h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South State Route 27, Prairie View Road, West Prairie View Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.1 miles on South State Route 27. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.27 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 39.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Liberty Lake, WA to Spring Valley, WA covers 39.5 miles and takes about 1h 8m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South State Route 27 is the longest continuous segment at about 19.1 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 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Banberry Lane.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 39.5 miles you will encounter 15 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: near the start (North Banberry Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East Bitterroot Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East Bitterroot Lane): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Banberry Lane
Turn left onto North Banberry Lane
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Bitterroot Lane
Turn left onto East Bitterroot Lane
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~1m in
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East Bitterroot Lane
At end of road, turn right onto East Bitterroot Lane
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
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~2m in
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East Mission Avenue
Turn left onto East Mission Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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North Liberty Lake Road
Enter roundabout onto North Liberty Lake Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South State Route 27 | 19.1 mi | 26m |
| Prairie View Road | 5 mi | 12m |
| West Prairie View Road | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| I 90 | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| North Evergreen Road | 3.2 mi | 7m |
| East Spring Valley Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| 1st Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Bitterroot Lane | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
South State Route 27
— 19.1 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Liberty Lake, WA and Spring Valley, 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
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
I 90
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward Evergreen Road
11
Turn left onto North Evergreen Road
3.2 mi
·
7 min
·
North Evergreen Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Turn right onto East 32nd Avenue
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
East 32nd Avenue
13
Turn left onto WA 27
19 mi
·
26 min
·
South State Route 27
14
Continue on 1st Street
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
1st Street
15
Turn right onto West Carlton Avenue
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
West Carlton Avenue
16
Keep slight left at fork onto West Prairie View Road
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
West Prairie View Road
17
Continue on North Commerical Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
North Commerical Street
18
Continue on Commercial Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Commercial Street
19
Turn right onto Palouse Highway
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Palouse Highway
20
Continue on Prairie View Road
5.0 mi
·
12 min
·
Prairie View Road
21
Turn left onto East Spring Valley Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Spring Valley Road
22
Turn right
165 ft
·
12 sec
23
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.7 mi from Liberty Lake, WA · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.7 miles from Liberty Lake, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Spring Valley, WA
The final approach into Spring Valley, WA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.27 one way
$16.53 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $8.67 | $17.34 |
| premium | $5.77 | $8.97 | $17.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.72 | $17.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.15 | $1.90 |
| Efficient EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.46 | $1.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.53 | $2.53 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Spring Valley, WA
Late night in Spring Valley on Saturday
Local time
1:39 AM
PDT
Current temp
59°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
14 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
1h 8m 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 Spring Valley, WA covers 39.5 miles and takes about 1h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South State Route 27, Prairie View Road, West Prairie View Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.7 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 $8.27 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 39.5 miles you will encounter 15 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: near the start (North Banberry Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East Bitterroot Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East Bitterroot Lane): Navigation decision point.
The route from Liberty Lake, WA to Spring Valley, 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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