Kirkland, WA Road Trips
Kirkland, WA serves as a useful starting point in the Pacific Coast, connecting drivers to 8 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 72 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Kirkland, WA spread mainly south and east, covering a wide geographic range.
Trip Routes
14
Longest Drive
207.3 mi
Benton City, WA
Quickest Drive
20m
Seattle, WA
Plan Around Kirkland, WA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Kirkland, WA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Kirkland, WA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Kirkland, WA
Kirkland, WA to Benton City, WA
Kirkland, WA to Ephrata, WA
Kirkland, WA to Elk Plain, WA
Kirkland, WA to Frederickson, WA
Kirkland, WA to Fircrest, WA
Kirkland, WA to Boulevard Park, WA
Kirkland, WA to Alderwood Manor, WA
Kirkland, WA to Seattle, WA
Driving from Kirkland, WA
The typical drive from Kirkland, WA covers about 72 miles and takes around 1h 29m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 207 miles (3h 54m), while the shortest is just 14 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Kirkland, WA include Benton City, WA (207.3 mi, 3h 54m), Ephrata, WA (170.7 mi, 3h 17m), Elk Plain, WA (52.8 mi, 1h 16m), Frederickson, WA (48.3 mi, 1h 7m), and Fircrest, WA (44.6 mi, 1h 1m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in WA currently averages around $5.23 per gallon. For the typical 72-mile trip from Kirkland, WA, budget about $15 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 8 mapped routes leaving Kirkland, WA and 6 routes heading into Kirkland, WA, covering 14 total connections. Distances range from 14 to 207 miles.
The longest mapped route from Kirkland, WA covers 207 miles and takes approximately 3h 54m. Shorter options start at just 14 miles.
The average route from Kirkland, WA runs about 72 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 29m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $5.23/gallon for regular), the average 72-mile trip from Kirkland, WA costs roughly $15 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Kirkland, WA include Benton City, WA, Ephrata, WA, Elk Plain, WA and Frederickson, WA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Short Drives from Kirkland, WA
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