Kirkland, WA Road Trips

With 20 routes heading out and 17 heading in, Kirkland, WA works well as a modest departure point in the Pacific Coast. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 9-mile quick runs to 270-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Kirkland, WA spread mainly south and east, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

41

Longest Drive

288.1 mi

Spokane Valley, WA

Quickest Drive

14m

Bothell, 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.

Spokane Valley, WA to Kirkland, WA 288.1 mi · 4h 27m Cheney, WA to Kirkland, WA 266.9 mi · 5h West Pasco, WA to Kirkland, WA 212.5 mi · 3h 36m Benton City, WA to Kirkland, WA 207.1 mi · 3h 54m

Continue From Kirkland, WA

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Kirkland, WA to College Place, WA 269.9 mi · 5h 6m Kirkland, WA to Cheney, WA 266.7 mi · 4h 59m Kirkland, WA to West Pasco, WA 223.1 mi · 4h 12m Kirkland, WA to Benton City, WA 207.3 mi · 3h 54m

Trips from Kirkland, WA

Kirkland, WA to College Place, WA

269.9 mi 5h 6m

Kirkland, WA to Cheney, WA

266.7 mi 4h 59m

Kirkland, WA to West Pasco, WA

223.1 mi 4h 12m

Kirkland, WA to Benton City, WA

207.3 mi 3h 54m

Kirkland, WA to Sunnyside, WA

176.8 mi 3h 23m

Kirkland, WA to Five Corners, WA

171.9 mi 3h 24m

Kirkland, WA to Ephrata, WA

170.7 mi 3h 17m

Kirkland, WA to Mount Vista, WA

168.4 mi 3h 21m

Kirkland, WA to Hoquiam, WA

121.2 mi 2h 42m

Kirkland, WA to Shelton, WA

89.8 mi 1h 57m

Kirkland, WA to Bremerton, WA

73.2 mi 1h 39m

Kirkland, WA to Olympia, WA

69.2 mi 1h 30m

Kirkland, WA to Artondale, WA

52.9 mi 1h 11m

Kirkland, WA to Elk Plain, WA

52.8 mi 1h 16m

Kirkland, WA to Frederickson, WA

48.3 mi 1h 7m

Kirkland, WA to Fircrest, WA

44.6 mi 1h 1m

Kirkland, WA to Boulevard Park, WA

23.5 mi 32m

Kirkland, WA to Alderwood Manor, WA

15.4 mi 23m

Driving from Kirkland, WA

Expect an average of 113 miles and about 2h 17m behind the wheel when leaving Kirkland, WA. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 270 miles (5h 6m), while the shortest is just 9 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Kirkland, WA include College Place, WA (269.9 mi, 5h 6m), Cheney, WA (266.7 mi, 4h 59m), West Pasco, WA (223.1 mi, 4h 12m), Benton City, WA (207.3 mi, 3h 54m), and Sunnyside, WA (176.8 mi, 3h 23m). 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 113-mile trip from Kirkland, WA, budget about $23 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 20 mapped routes leaving Kirkland, WA and 17 routes heading into Kirkland, WA, covering 37 total connections. Distances range from 9 to 270 miles.

The longest mapped route from Kirkland, WA covers 270 miles and takes approximately 5h 6m. Shorter options start at just 9 miles.

The average route from Kirkland, WA runs about 113 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 17m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $5.23/gallon for regular), the average 113-mile trip from Kirkland, WA costs roughly $23 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 College Place, WA, Cheney, WA, West Pasco, WA and Benton City, WA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.