Origin
Enumclaw, WA
Evening in Enumclaw on Friday
Local time
8:27 PM
PDT
Current temp
65°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Enumclaw, WA to Kirkland, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
40.9 mi
66 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Enumclaw, WA
William Jacobs
Kirkland, WA
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Trip Overview
Enumclaw, WA to Kirkland, WA is 40.9 miles and takes about 1 hour 6 minutes via I 405, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Washington State, moving from the Pacific Coast region to another part of the Pacific Coast. It's a relatively short drive, offering a practical connection between these two areas. Expect a mixed drive profile, making it suitable for a quick transit or a leisurely half-day excursion. With only one recommended day, this route is easily manageable for most travelers.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 40.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route offers a mixed driving experience, with about 33% of it on major highways like I 405. You'll encounter stretches of both faster-paced highway travel and more local road driving, including Renton Maple Valley Road Southeast and Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 13.4 miles on I 405, providing a period of consistent speed. As you progress, the character of the drive will shift between these highway segments and the roads that connect them.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 405 is the longest continuous segment at about 13.4 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 19 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Initial Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 40.9 miles you will encounter 19 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 0.1 miles (Initial Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 8.6 miles (WA 169 / 3rd Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 11.2 miles (WA 169 / Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Initial Avenue
Turn right onto Initial Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
8.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
WA 169 / 3rd Avenue
Enter roundabout onto WA 169 / 3rd Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
11.2 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
WA 169 / Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
Enter roundabout onto WA 169 / Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
25.3 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the ramp toward I 405 North: Everett
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 405 North: Everett
8
39.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
Take the exit toward Northeast 85th Street, Kirkland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 18
Toward Northeast 85th Street, Kirkland
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 405 | 13.4 mi | 16m |
| Renton Maple Valley Road Southeast | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast | 5.1 mi | 9m |
| Maple Valley Highway | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Enumclaw-Black Diamond Road | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| 264th Avenue Southeast | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| 3rd Avenue | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Southeast Renton Maple Valley Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 405
— 13.4 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Enumclaw, WA and Kirkland, WA.
1
Start on this road
302 ft
·
24 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Initial Avenue
134 ft
·
6 sec
·
Initial Avenue
3
Turn right onto Porter Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Porter Street
4
Continue on WA 169
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
264th Avenue Southeast
5
Continue on WA 169
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Enumclaw-Black Diamond Road
6
Continue on 3rd Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Avenue
7
Enter roundabout onto WA 169
60 ft
·
1 sec
·
3rd Avenue
8
Continue on WA 169
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
3rd Avenue
9
Enter roundabout onto WA 169
226 ft
·
11 sec
·
3rd Avenue
10
Continue on WA 169
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Avenue
11
Continue on WA 169
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
12
Enter roundabout onto WA 169
126 ft
·
3 sec
·
Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
13
Continue on WA 169
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
14
Enter roundabout onto WA 169
106 ft
·
2 sec
·
Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
15
Continue on WA 169
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
16
Enter roundabout onto WA 169
112 ft
·
2 sec
·
Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
17
Continue on WA 169
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
Use the left lane.
18
Continue on WA 169
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Renton Maple Valley Road Southeast
19
Continue on WA 169
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast Renton Maple Valley Road
20
Continue on WA 169
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Maple Valley Highway
21
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 405 North: Everett
Use the right lane.
22
Merge onto I 405
13 mi
·
16 min
·
I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 18
Toward Northeast 85th Street, Kirkland
Use the slight right lane.
24
Keep slight left at fork
182 ft
·
6 sec
25
Turn straight onto Northeast 85th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 85th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Turn right onto 6th Street
449 ft
·
17 sec
·
6th Street
27
Turn left onto 7th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
7th Avenue
28
Continue on 7th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
7th Avenue
29
Continue on 7th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
7th Avenue
30
Turn right onto 1st Street
399 ft
·
11 sec
·
1st Street
31
Arrive at destination
1st Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.5 mi from Enumclaw, 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 40.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.5 miles from Enumclaw, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Kirkland, WA
The final approach into Kirkland, 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
$8.56 one way
$17.12 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $8.98 | $17.95 |
| premium | $5.77 | $9.29 | $18.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.03 | $18.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.3 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 | 12.3 | 0 | $4.29 | $1.96 |
| Efficient EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.73 | $2.62 |
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
Kirkland, WA
Evening in Kirkland on Friday
Local time
8:27 PM
PDT
Current temp
49°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
16 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 6m 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 Enumclaw, WA to Kirkland, WA covers 40.9 miles and takes about 1h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 405, Renton Maple Valley Road Southeast, Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.5 miles from Enumclaw, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.56 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 40.9 miles you will encounter 19 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 0.1 miles (Initial Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 8.6 miles (WA 169 / 3rd Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 11.2 miles (WA 169 / Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Enumclaw, WA to Kirkland, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park and Mount Rainier National Park.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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