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
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
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 highway & surface. 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.
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Liberty Lake, WA and Spring Valley, WA.
Start on South Sedge Lane
Turn left onto North Banberry Lane
Turn left onto East Bitterroot Lane
At end of road, turn right onto East Bitterroot Lane
Turn left onto East Mission Avenue
Enter roundabout onto North Liberty Lake Road
Continue on North Liberty Lake Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 90
Take the exit
Turn left onto North Evergreen Road
Turn right onto East 32nd Avenue
Turn left onto WA 27
Continue on 1st Street
Turn right onto West Carlton Avenue
Keep slight left at fork onto West Prairie View Road
Continue on North Commerical Street
Continue on Commercial Street
Turn right onto Palouse Highway
Continue on Prairie View Road
Turn left onto East Spring Valley Road
Turn right
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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.
A short stop after about 39.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 19.7 miles from Liberty Lake, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 0.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto North Banberry Lane
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto East Bitterroot Lane
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto East Bitterroot Lane
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto East Mission Avenue
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout onto North Liberty Lake Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Regular Gas
$8.27 one way
$16.53 round trip
| 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Liberty Lake on Saturday
Local time
1:10 PM
PDT
Current temp
32°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Afternoon in Spring Valley on Saturday
Local time
1:10 PM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
39.5 mi in 1h 8m — 60% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: South State Route 27.
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.
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.
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.
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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