Origin
Kirkland, WA
Morning in Kirkland on Saturday
Local time
11:19 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kirkland, WA to Ocean Shores, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 18m
Distance
142.7 mi
230 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 7m
★
6 AM
3h 19m
8 AM
3h 43m
10 AM
3h 27m
12 PM
3h 25m
3 PM
3h 28m
5 PM
3h 42m
8 PM
3h 12m
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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Ocean Shores, WA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Kirkland, WA to Ocean Shores, WA covers 142.7 miles and takes about 3h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 7th Avenue, 6th Street, Northeast 85th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.87 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
71.4 miles from Kirkland, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 39m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 7th Avenue | — | — |
| 6th Street | — | — |
| Northeast 85th Street | — | — |
| I 405 South | — | — |
| I 5 South | — | — |
| US 101 | — | — |
| Olympic Highway | — | — |
| East Wishkah Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
7th Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kirkland, WA and Ocean Shores, WA.
1
Start on 1st Street
400 ft
·
16 sec
·
1st Street
2
Turn left onto 7th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
7th Avenue
3
Exit the roundabout onto 7th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
7th Avenue
4
Exit the roundabout onto 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
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 85th Street
7
Take the ramp slight right toward I 405 South: Renton
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 405 South: Renton
8
Merge slight left
18 mi
·
22 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Portland
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
I 5 South: Portland
10
Merge slight left
20 mi
·
25 min
11
Keep slight right
30 mi
·
36 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward US 101: Aberdeen, Port Angeles
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
US 101: Aberdeen, Port Angeles
13
Continue straight
5.5 mi
·
6 min
14
Keep slight left
21 mi
·
26 min
15
Continue on Olympic Highway
19 mi
·
25 min
·
Olympic Highway
16
Continue on East Wishkah Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
East Wishkah Street
17
Turn slight right onto Fuller Way
397 ft
·
12 sec
·
Fuller Way
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Market Street
174 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Market Street
19
Exit the roundabout onto East Market Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Market Street
20
Turn right onto North Alder Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Alder Street
21
Turn slight left onto Sumner Avenue
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Sumner Avenue
22
Continue on Riverside Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverside Avenue
23
Turn right onto Levee Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Levee Street
24
Turn left onto Emerson Avenue
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Emerson Avenue
25
Continue on State Route 109
15 mi
·
21 min
·
State Route 109
26
Turn left onto State Route 115
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 115
27
Continue on Damon Road
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Damon Road
28
Turn left onto Point Brown Avenue Northeast
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Point Brown Avenue Northeast
29
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Point Brown Avenue Northeast
144 ft
·
4 sec
·
Point Brown Avenue Northeast
30
Exit the roundabout onto Point Brown Avenue Northeast
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Point Brown Avenue Northeast
31
Turn left onto Ocean Lake Way Northeast
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Ocean Lake Way Northeast
32
Turn right onto Canal Drive Southeast
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Canal Drive Southeast
33
Keep slight right to continue on Canal Drive Southeast
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Canal Drive Southeast
34
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 71.4 miles from Kirkland, WA, or about 1h 39m into the drive.
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 31 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 71.4 miles or 1h 39m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ocean Shores, 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 142.7 miles and 3h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Kirkland, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
71 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 71.4 miles from Kirkland, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.87 one way
$59.73 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
50 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $31.32 | $62.64 |
| premium | $5.77 | $32.41 | $64.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.51 | $63.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42.8 | 0 | $14.98 | $6.85 |
| Efficient EV | 35.7 | 0 | $12.49 | $5.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 57.1 | 0 | $19.98 | $9.13 |
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (66% 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
Ocean Shores, WA
Morning in Ocean Shores on Saturday
Local time
11:19 AM
PDT
Current temp
54°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
5 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
3h 18m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
142.7 mi in 3h 18m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: 7th Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Kirkland, WA to Ocean Shores, WA is easy. At 3h 18m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kirkland, WA to Ocean Shores, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 18m. Total distance: 142.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kirkland, WA to Ocean Shores, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Ocean Shores, WA, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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