Origin
Spring Valley, WA
Night in Spring Valley on Friday
Local time
10:11 PM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Spring Valley, 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
1h 8m
Distance
39.7 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 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Spring Valley, WA
Ken Cheatham
Liberty Lake, WA
John De Leon
Trip Overview
The drive from Spring Valley, WA to Liberty Lake, WA covers 39.7 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 Highway 27, South Prairie View Road, Spokane Valley Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.1 miles on South State Highway 27. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.31 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: 39.7 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 (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Spring Valley, WA to Liberty Lake, WA covers 39.7 miles and takes about 1h 8m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South State Highway 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 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.6 miles in near Commercial Street.
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 39.7 miles you will encounter 14 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: at 5.6 miles (Commercial Street): Navigation decision point; at 38.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.4 miles (East Bitterroot Lane): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
5.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Commercial Street
At end of road, turn left onto Commercial Street
Navigation decision point
5
38.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m 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
39.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
East Bitterroot Lane
Turn right onto East Bitterroot Lane
Navigation decision point
5
39.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
North Banberry Lane
Turn right onto North Banberry Lane
Navigation decision point
5
39.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
South Sedge Lane
At end of road, turn right onto South Sedge Lane
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South State Highway 27 | 19.1 mi | 26m |
| South Prairie View Road | 9.7 mi | 20m |
| Spokane Valley Freeway | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| South Evergreen Road | 3.1 mi | 6m |
| East Spring Valley Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| North Liberty Lake Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 1st Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Bitterroot Lane | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
South State Highway 27
— 19.1 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spring Valley, WA and Liberty Lake, WA.
1
Start on this road
165 ft
·
18 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto East Spring Valley Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Spring Valley Road
3
Turn right onto South Prairie View Road
5.0 mi
·
12 min
·
South Prairie View Road
4
Continue on Palouse Highway
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Palouse Highway
5
At end of road, turn left onto Commercial Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Commercial Street
6
Continue on North Commerical Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
North Commerical Street
7
Continue on South Prairie View Road
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
South Prairie View Road
8
Keep slight right at fork onto South Prairie View Road
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
South Prairie View Road
9
Continue on West Carlton Avenue
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
West Carlton Avenue
10
Turn left onto 1st Street
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
1st Street
11
Continue on WA 27
19 mi
·
26 min
·
South State Highway 27
12
Turn right onto East 32nd Avenue
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
East 32nd Avenue
13
Turn left onto South Evergreen Road
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
South Evergreen Road
14
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
15
Merge onto I 90
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Spokane Valley Freeway
16
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward Liberty Lake, Otis Orchard
17
Turn left onto North Liberty Lake Road
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
North Liberty Lake Road
18
Enter roundabout onto East Mission Avenue
271 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Mission Avenue
19
Continue on East Mission Avenue
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
East Mission Avenue
20
Turn right onto East Bitterroot Lane
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
East Bitterroot Lane
21
Turn left onto East Bitterroot Lane
520 ft
·
40 sec
·
East Bitterroot Lane
22
Turn right onto North Banberry Lane
283 ft
·
22 sec
·
North Banberry Lane
23
At end of road, turn right onto South Sedge Lane
100 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Sedge Lane
24
Arrive at destination
South Sedge Lane
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.8 mi from Spring Valley, WA · 36m 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 39.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.8 miles from Spring Valley, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Liberty Lake, WA
The final approach into Liberty Lake, 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
$8.31 one way
$16.62 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $8.71 | $17.43 |
| premium | $5.77 | $9.02 | $18.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.77 | $17.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.9 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 | $4.17 | $1.91 |
| Efficient EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $1.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.56 | $2.54 |
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
Liberty Lake, WA
Night in Liberty Lake on Friday
Local time
10:11 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
14 degrees cooler 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 Spring Valley, WA to Liberty Lake, WA covers 39.7 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 Highway 27, South Prairie View Road, Spokane Valley Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.8 miles from Spring Valley, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.31 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 39.7 miles you will encounter 14 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: at 5.6 miles (Commercial Street): Navigation decision point; at 38.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.4 miles (East Bitterroot Lane): Navigation decision point.
The route from Spring Valley, WA to Liberty Lake, 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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