Origin
Liberty Lake, WA
Morning in Liberty Lake on Friday
Local time
11:53 AM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Liberty Lake, WA to Yakima, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 24m
Distance
218.9 mi
352 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 13m
★
6 AM
3h 25m
8 AM
3h 49m
10 AM
3h 33m
12 PM
3h 31m
3 PM
3h 34m
5 PM
3h 48m
8 PM
3h 17m
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 Yakima, WA covers 218.9 miles and takes about 3h 24m 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 $45.81 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
109.4 miles from Liberty Lake, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 42m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 24m. Total distance: 218.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 24m 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 3h 24m drive with frequent turns across 218.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 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 3h 24m 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 Yakima, 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 | — | — |
| I 82 East | — | — |
| US 12 west | — | — |
| Selah Road | — | — |
| North 1st Street | — | — |
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 Yakima, 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
110 mi
·
1 hr 58 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima
13
Merge slight left
30 mi
·
32 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward US 12 west, North 1st Street
315 ft
·
5 sec
·
US 12 west, North 1st Street
15
Keep slight left
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
16
Continue on Selah Road
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Selah Road
17
Continue on North 1st Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
North 1st Street
18
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 109.4 miles from Liberty Lake, WA, or about 1h 42m 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 48 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 109.4 miles or 1h 42m 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 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Yakima, 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.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 218.9 miles and 3h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 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 109.4 mi from Liberty Lake, WA · 1h 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
109 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 48 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 109.4 miles from Liberty Lake, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Yakima, WA
The final approach into Yakima, 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 Yakima, 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
$45.81 one way
$91.63 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
77 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $48.05 | $96.09 |
| premium | $5.77 | $49.71 | $99.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $48.33 | $96.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 76.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 65.7 | 0 | $22.98 | $10.51 |
| Efficient EV | 54.7 | 0 | $19.15 | $8.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 87.6 | 1 | $30.65 | $14.01 |
Gas CO2
77 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Yakima, WA
Morning in Yakima on Friday
Local time
11:53 AM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Ephrata, WA
109 mi in
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
1 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
3h 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 Yakima, WA covers 218.9 miles and takes about 3h 24m 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 109.4 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 $45.81 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 24m 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 Yakima, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Liberty Lake, WA to Yakima, 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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