Origin
Kirkland, WA
Night in Kirkland on Sunday
Local time
11:55 PM
PDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kirkland, WA to Bothell, WA
Drive Time
14m
Distance
8.6 mi
14 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kirkland, WA
Spencer Lee Eiseman
Bothell, WA
nicholas hatherly
Trip Overview
Traveling between Kirkland and Bothell is a quick, straightforward 8.6-mile commute that typically takes just 14 minutes. Because of the short distance, this trip is easily completed in a single day, leaving you plenty of time to explore your destination. Budgeting about $2 for fuel is more than enough to cover the journey, making this an incredibly economical trip within the Pacific Coast region. You will primarily utilize I-405, WA-522, and Northeast 85th Street to navigate between these two Washington cities. Since the entire route stays within the same region, you won't need to worry about major geographic transitions or overnight stops. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that functions perfectly as a simple point-to-point transit.
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
4.3 miles from Kirkland, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 7m into the drive .
Drive Character
This drive is heavily highway-focused, with 63% of your journey spent on high-speed roads. You can expect a quick pace, highlighted by a longest uninterrupted stretch of 4.1 miles specifically on I-405. The route balances the efficiency of interstate travel with necessary local connectors like Northeast 85th Street and WA-522. While it lacks the winding character of a backroad, the transition between these major arterial roads keeps the drive feeling direct and purposeful. You will spend the vast majority of your 14 minutes behind the wheel focused on navigating these primary traffic corridors.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 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 4.1 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
282 ft
37 ft
Total Climb
384 ft
Total Descent
466 ft
Highest Point
282 ft
~5.7 mi in
Elevation Range
246 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 405 and WA 522. 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.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 8.6 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 0.1 miles (7th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (7th Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.5 miles (7th Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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7th Avenue
Turn left onto 7th Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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7th Avenue
Enter roundabout onto 7th Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
0.5 mi into trip
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~1m in
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7th Avenue
Enter roundabout onto 7th Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
2.8 mi into trip
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~5m in
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I 405
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
5.9 mi into trip
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~9m in
Take the exit toward WA 522: Bothell, Woodinville
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 23
Toward WA 522: Bothell, Woodinville
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Kirkland, WA to Bothell, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Woodinville along the way.
Woodinville
5.9 mi in
|
~9m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 405 | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| WA 522 | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Northeast 85th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 7th Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 101st Avenue Northeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 6th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 1st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 405
— 4.1 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kirkland, WA and Bothell, WA.
1
Start on 1st Street
399 ft
·
16 sec
·
1st Street
2
Turn left onto 7th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
7th Avenue
3
Continue on 7th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
7th Avenue
4
Continue on 7th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
7th Avenue
5
Turn right onto 6th Street
449 ft
·
14 sec
·
6th Street
6
Turn left onto Northeast 85th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 85th Street
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
8
Merge onto I 405
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 405
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 23
Toward WA 522: Bothell, Woodinville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
Toward WA 522 West: Bothell
12
Turn left onto WA 522
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
WA 522
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn right onto 101st Avenue Northeast
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
101st Avenue Northeast
14
Turn right
100 ft
·
7 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the short 8.6-mile duration, you have total flexibility in your departure time, though you should always check local traffic reports for these major highways. Since there are zero scheduled stops required, you can power through the entire route in one go without needing to plan for rest breaks. Fuel is a negligible expense here, so you won't need to worry about planning specific gas stops along the way. Keep a close eye on your GPS when navigating the transition from I-405 to WA-522, as the highway interchange is the most critical navigation point of the trip. Use this quick transit time to your advantage by planning your arrival in Bothell to coincide with your actual schedule rather than worrying about road fatigue.
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 4.3 miles from Kirkland, WA, or about 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.1 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 8.6 miles or 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 4.3 miles or 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bothell, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Kirkland, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 8.6 miles and 14m.
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 405 for about 4.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 4.3 mi from Kirkland, WA · 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
4 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 8.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 4.3 miles from Kirkland, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bothell, WA
The final approach into Bothell, 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 Bothell, 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
$1.80 one way
$3.61 round trip
$5.33/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $1.88 | $3.77 |
| premium | $5.77 | $1.95 | $3.91 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $1.91 | $3.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.90 | $0.41 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.75 | $0.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.20 | $0.55 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Bothell, WA
Night in Bothell on Sunday
Local time
11:55 PM
PDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 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
14m 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 Kirkland, WA to Bothell, WA covers 8.6 miles and takes about 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 405, WA 522, Northeast 85th Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.3 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 $1.80 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 is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 8.6 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (7th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (7th Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.5 miles (7th Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
On the drive from Kirkland, WA to Bothell, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Woodinville along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 37 ft to 282 ft elevation with about 384 ft of total climbing.
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