Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
31.3 mi
50 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kirkland, WA
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Algona, WA
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The drive from Kirkland, WA to Algona, WA covers 31.3 miles and takes about 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 405, Valley Freeway, West Valley Highway North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.7 miles on I 405. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.55 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 31.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 43m highway drive covering 31.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 405 and Valley Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 14.7 miles on I 405.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 405 and Valley Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 7th Avenue.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 31.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (7th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 16.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto 7th Avenue
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward WA 167 South: Auburn, Rainier Avenue South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward WA 167 South: Auburn
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward 15th Street Southwest
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto West Valley Highway North
Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Kirkland, WA and Algona, WA, road signs point toward Rainier Avenue South and 15Th Street Southwest.
Rainier Avenue South
15Th Street Southwest
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 405 | 14.7 mi | 18m |
| Valley Freeway | 12.1 mi | 15m |
| West Valley Highway North | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| 7th Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Northeast 85th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 1st Avenue North | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 15th Street Southwest | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 6th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Kirkland, WA and Algona, WA.
Start on 1st Street
Turn left onto 7th Avenue
Continue on 7th Avenue
Continue on 7th Avenue
Turn right onto 6th Street
Turn left onto Northeast 85th Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 405
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto WA 167
Take the exit
Turn right onto 15th Street Southwest
Turn left onto West Valley Highway North
Turn left onto 1st Avenue North
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$6.55 one way
$13.10 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $6.87 | $13.74 |
| premium | $5.77 | $7.11 | $14.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.91 | $13.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 11 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.74 | $1.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.38 | $2.00 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Kirkland on Friday
Local time
4:57 AM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Sunny
Destination
Late night in Algona on Friday
Local time
4:57 AM
PDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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