Trip from Kirkland, WA to Artondale, WA

Drive Time

1h 11m

Distance

52.9 mi

85 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min

4 AM

1h 6m ★

6 AM

1h 12m

8 AM

1h 23m

10 AM

1h 16m

12 PM

1h 15m

3 PM

1h 16m

5 PM

1h 23m

8 PM

1h 8m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Kirkland, WA

Spencer Lee Eiseman

Artondale, WA

Kelly

Trip Overview

Traveling from Kirkland to Artondale is a straightforward 52.9-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 11 minutes. Because this trip is well within a single day’s reach, you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. You can expect to spend roughly $11 on fuel, making this an accessible and budget-friendly excursion within the Pacific Coast region. The route relies heavily on major thoroughfares, moving you efficiently between these two Washington locations. Whether you are heading out for business or a quick visit, this drive is designed for speed and directness rather than leisurely sightseeing. It is an ideal choice for those who prefer a predictable, no-fuss commute.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

26.4 miles from Kirkland, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 35m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a classic highway-focused experience, as 89% of this route consists of high-speed transit. You will navigate a sequence of major arteries, primarily utilizing I-405, I-5, and WA-16 to complete your transit. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 21.6-mile segment along I-5, which defines the bulk of the driving rhythm. While the road lacks technical twists or rural backroads, the transition from the bustling interstate corridors to the state highway system provides a distinct shift in pace. Behind the wheel, you should be prepared for a consistent, interstate-heavy grind that requires steady focus rather than technical maneuvering.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 5 is the longest continuous segment at about 21.6 miles.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

440 ft 20 ft

Total Climb

1,339 ft

Total Descent

1,456 ft

Highest Point

440 ft

~28.7 mi in

Elevation Range

420 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and I 405. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 19.3 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 52.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 19.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 41.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

19.3 mi into trip | ~26m in

Take the exit toward I 5 South: Portland

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward I 5 South: Portland

41.2 mi into trip | ~54m in

Take the exit toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 132B Toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton

41.8 mi into trip | ~55m in

Keep slight left at fork toward WA 16 West: Union Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward WA 16 West: Union Avenue

49.8 mi into trip | ~1h 5m in

Take the exit toward Olympic Drive

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 10 Toward Olympic Drive

50.1 mi into trip | ~1h 6m in | Olympic Drive

Turn left onto Olympic Drive

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Kirkland, WA to Artondale, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Bremerton along the way.

Bremerton

41.2 mi in | ~54m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 5	21.6 mi	27m
I 405	17.8 mi	22m
WA 16	7.5 mi	9m
56th Street	0.9 mi	1m
Olympic Drive	0.7 mi	1m
Wollochet Drive Northwest	0.7 mi	1m
7th Avenue	0.5 mi	1m
Northeast 85th Street	0.5 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 5 — 21.6 mi, about 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kirkland, WA and Artondale, WA.

Start on 1st Street

399 ft · 16 sec · 1st Street

Turn left onto 7th Avenue

0.1 mi · 16 sec · 7th Avenue

Continue on 7th Avenue

0.3 mi · 52 sec · 7th Avenue

Continue on 7th Avenue

0.1 mi · 20 sec · 7th Avenue

Turn right onto 6th Street

449 ft · 14 sec · 6th Street

Turn left onto Northeast 85th Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Northeast 85th Street

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 49 sec

Toward I 405 South: Renton Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 405

18 mi · 22 min · I 405

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 48 sec

Toward I 5 South: Portland Use the straight / right lanes.

Merge onto I 5

20 mi · 25 min · I 5

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 5

1.3 mi · 1 min · I 5

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 132B Toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 45 sec

Toward WA 16 West: Union Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto WA 16

7.5 mi · 9 min · WA 16

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 51 sec

Exit 10 Toward Olympic Drive Use the slight right lane.

Turn left onto Olympic Drive

0.7 mi · 1 min · Olympic Drive

Use the left / straight lanes.

Continue on 56th Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · 56th Street

Use the straight lane.

Continue on Fillmore Drive Northwest

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Fillmore Drive Northwest

At end of road, turn left onto Wollochet Drive Northwest

0.7 mi · 1 min · Wollochet Drive Northwest

Turn right onto Artondale Drive Northwest

503 ft · 12 sec · Artondale Drive Northwest

Arrive at destination

Artondale Drive Northwest

Trip Plan

Since this is a short trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though keep in mind that I-5 traffic can fluctuate significantly depending on the hour. You will not need to plan for formal stops, as the duration is manageable in a single stint. Make sure your tank is ready for the $11 fuel expenditure before you merge onto the freeway to avoid unnecessary detours. To ensure the smoothest experience possible, monitor traffic reports for I-5 and I-405 before you leave Kirkland, as these major arteries are prone to congestion. Use the brevity of this 1-hour drive to your advantage by choosing a departure window that avoids peak rush-hour density.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 26.4 miles from Kirkland, WA, or about 35m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.6 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 52.9 miles or 1h 11m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 26.4 miles or 35m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 59m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Artondale, WA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Kirkland, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Kirkland, WA

This is one driving day of about 52.9 miles and 1h 11m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Kirkland, WA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 21.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 26.4 mi from Kirkland, WA · 35m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Kent, WA

26 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.

Popular next leg

Kent, WA to Artondale, WA

29.6 mi · 43m

Pacing Suggestions

Tacoma, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 52.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Kent, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 26.4 miles from Kirkland, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Artondale, WA

The final approach into Artondale, WA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Artondale, WA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.10 one way

$22.21 round trip

$5.33/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.57	$11.59	$23.19
premium	$5.77	$12.02	$24.04
diesel	$5.64	$11.75	$23.51

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 18.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	15.9	$5.55	$2.54
Efficient EV	13.2	$4.63	$2.12
EV Truck/SUV	21.2	$7.41	$3.39

Gas CO2

19 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (68% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Kirkland, WA

Night in Kirkland on Sunday

Local time

11:57 PM

PDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Artondale, WA

Night in Artondale on Sunday

Local time

11:57 PM

PDT

Current temp

56°F

Partly Sunny

SW 5 mph 12% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 10:35AM PDT until April 12 at 8:28PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

15 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 11m on the road

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Kirkland, WA to Artondale, WA covers 52.9 miles and takes about 1h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 5, I 405, WA 16. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 26.4 miles from Kirkland, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.10 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.