Origin
Spokane, WA
Afternoon in Spokane on Saturday
Local time
12:15 PM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Spokane, WA to Liberty Lake, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
17.3 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
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 Spokane, WA to Liberty Lake, WA covers 17.3 miles and takes about 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 90, North Monroe Street, North Liberty Lake Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.1 miles on I 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.62 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 15.1 mi | 18m |
| North Monroe Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| North Liberty Lake Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Bitterroot Lane | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| East Mission Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Main Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Banberry Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Gorge Trail | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 15.1 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spokane, WA and Liberty Lake, WA.
1
Start on South Gorge Trail
157 ft
·
21 sec
·
South Gorge Trail
2
Turn right
26 ft
·
8 sec
3
Turn left onto West Main Avenue
464 ft
·
19 sec
·
West Main Avenue
4
Turn right onto North Monroe Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Monroe Street
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
6
Merge onto I 90; US 2; US 395
15 mi
·
18 min
·
I 90; US 2; US 395
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward Liberty Lake, Otis Orchard
8
Turn left onto North Liberty Lake Road
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
North Liberty Lake Road
9
Enter roundabout onto East Mission Avenue
271 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Mission Avenue
10
Continue on East Mission Avenue
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
East Mission Avenue
11
Turn right onto East Bitterroot Lane
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
East Bitterroot Lane
12
Turn left onto East Bitterroot Lane
520 ft
·
40 sec
·
East Bitterroot Lane
13
Turn right onto North Banberry Lane
283 ft
·
22 sec
·
North Banberry Lane
14
At end of road, turn right onto South Sedge Lane
100 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Sedge Lane
15
Arrive at destination
South Sedge Lane
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 17.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Main Avenue
Turn left onto West Main Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
15.9 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward Liberty Lake, Otis Orchard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Liberty Lake, Otis Orchard
5
16.9 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
East Bitterroot Lane
Turn right onto East Bitterroot Lane
Navigation decision point
5
17.2 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
North Banberry Lane
Turn right onto North Banberry Lane
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.62 one way
$7.24 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $3.80 | $7.59 |
| premium | $5.77 | $3.93 | $7.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.82 | $7.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 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 | 5.2 | 0 | $1.82 | $0.83 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.42 | $1.11 |
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
Liberty Lake, WA
Afternoon in Liberty Lake on Saturday
Local time
12:15 PM
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
25m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
17.3 mi in 25m, mostly highway — 15.1 mi of that is on I 90.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.1 mi on I 90.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and North Monroe Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
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 25m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (West Main Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 15.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Spokane, WA to Liberty Lake, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Otis Orchard along the way.
Otis Orchard
15.9 mi in
|
~21m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 17.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.1 miles on I 90. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (West Main Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 15.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Liberty Lake, WA before heading back.
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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