Origin
Kirkland, WA
Morning in Kirkland on Saturday
Local time
11:09 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kirkland, WA to Bellevue, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
11m
Distance
6.6 mi
11 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 11m
★
6 AM
0h 12m
8 AM
0h 14m
10 AM
0h 13m
12 PM
0h 12m
3 PM
0h 13m
5 PM
0h 14m
8 PM
0h 11m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kirkland, WA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Kirkland, WA to Bellevue, WA is 6.6 miles and takes about 11 minutes via I 405, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Pacific Coast region, specifically connecting two points in Washington state. The drive is primarily highway-focused, making it a quick and straightforward connection between these two Eastside cities. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a simple commute or an easy transfer without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 405 | 4 mi | 5m |
| 7th Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Northeast 85th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Northeast 4th Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| 108th Avenue Northeast | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 6th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 1st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 405
— 4 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kirkland, WA and Bellevue, 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
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 85th Street
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 405 South: Renton
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto I 405
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 13A
Toward Northeast 4th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto Northeast 4th Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 4th Street
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto 108th Avenue Northeast
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
108th Avenue Northeast
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
13
Turn right
45 ft
·
3 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 6.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
7th Avenue
Turn left onto 7th Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
5.6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward Northeast 4th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 13A
Toward Northeast 4th Street
6
5.8 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Northeast 4th Street
Turn right onto Northeast 4th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
6.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
108th Avenue Northeast
Turn left onto 108th Avenue Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
6.3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.38 one way
$2.76 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $1.45 | $2.90 |
| premium | $5.77 | $1.50 | $3.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.46 | $2.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.69 | $0.32 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.58 | $0.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.92 | $0.42 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Bellevue, WA
Morning in Bellevue on Saturday
Local time
11:09 AM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
11m 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?
This route is predominantly highway-focused, with 61% of the drive utilizing major roadways like I 405. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 4 miles on I 405, offering a consistent pace. The main roads involved, including 7th Avenue and Northeast 85th Street, indicate a transition between local access and the interstate. Expect a drive characterized by efficient travel rather than winding scenic byways.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4 mi on I 405.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 405 and 7th Avenue. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 7th 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 6.6 miles you will encounter 11 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 (7th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles (Northeast 4th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Discover Along the Route
Interesting stops within a short detour of your drive.
Starbucks
Cafe
Later in the drive, right off the route
0.2 mi from route
mile 5.1
Bellevue, WA
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteMercurys Coffee Co.
Cafe
Near the end, right off the route
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 5.8
Bellevue, WA
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Fr 05:00-18:00; Sa-Su 06:00-18:00
Visit websiteCoco
Cafe
Near the end, right off the route
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 5.8
Bellevue, WA
Cuisine: bubble_tea
Hours: Mo-Th 12:00-21:00; Fr-Su 12:00-22:00
Visit websiteStarbucks
Cafe
Near the end, right off the route
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 5.8
Bellevue, WA
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteStarbucks
Cafe
Near the end, right off the route
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 5.8
Bellevue, WA
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteThe French Bakery
Cafe
Near the end, right off the route
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 5.8
Bellevue, WA
Hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-18:00; Sa-Su 08:00-18:00
Visit websiteSubway
Fast_food
Near the end, right off the route
0 mi from route
mile 6.6
Bellevue, WA
Cuisine: sandwich
Hours: 08:00-22:00
Visit websiteHokkaido Ramen Santouka
Restaurant
Near the end, right off the route
0.1 mi from route
mile 6.6
Bellevue
Cuisine: japanese
Hours: 11:00-21:00
Visit websiteSubway
Fast_food
Near the end, right off the route
0.1 mi from route
mile 5.8
Bellevue, WA
Cuisine: sandwich
Hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-21:30; Sa-Su 10:00-20:00
Visit websiteMonsoon East
Restaurant
Near the end, right off the route
0.1 mi from route
mile 6.6
Bellevue
Cuisine: vietnamese
Hours: Mo-Fr 11:30-23:00; Sa 11:00-23:00
Visit websiteCafe Sabah
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
0.2 mi from route
mile 0.7
Kirkland
Cuisine: turkish
Hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00
Visit websiteGinza
Restaurant
Near the end, right off the route
0.2 mi from route
mile 6.6
Bellevue
Cuisine: japanese
Visit websiteViewing Platform
Viewpoint
Near the end, short detour
1.7 mi from route
~4 min detour
mile 6.6
Totem Lake Viewing Point
Viewpoint
Near the start, short detour
2.4 mi from route
~6 min detour
mile 0.7
Double Inquiry
Artwork
Later in the drive, right off the route
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 5.1
Mahatma Gandhi
Memorial
Later in the drive, right off the route
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 5.1
Hyatt Regency Bellevue on Seattle's Eastside
Hotel
Near the end, right off the route
0.6 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 6.6
Bellevue, WA
Visit websiteHilton Bellevue
Hotel
Near the end, right off the route
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 5.8
Bellevue, WA
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 11m. Total distance: 6.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4 miles on I 405. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Bellevue, WA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (7th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles (Northeast 4th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bellevue, WA before heading back.
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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