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Trip from Kirkland, WA to Blaine, WA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 9m

Distance

107.1 mi

172 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
2h 1m ★
6 AM
2h 10m
8 AM
2h 28m
10 AM
2h 16m
12 PM
2h 14m
3 PM
2h 17m
5 PM
2h 27m
8 PM
2h 4m

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

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city in King County, Washington, United States

Kirkland, WA

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city in Whatcom County, Washington, United States

Blaine, WA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Kirkland, WA to Blaine, WA covers 107.1 miles and takes about 2h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 5, I 405, Northeast 85th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 92.2 miles on I 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.42 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.

Midpoint

53.5 miles from Kirkland, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 5 92.2 mi 1h 47m
I 405 11.4 mi 14m
Northeast 85th Street 0.7 mi 1m
WA 543 0.7 mi 1m
H Street 0.6 mi 1m
7th Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
6th Street <0.1 mi <1m
1st Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 5 — 92.2 mi, about 1h 47m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kirkland, WA and Blaine, 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

8.4 mi · 10 min · I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight right at fork onto I 405

1.9 mi · 2 min · I 405
11

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 48 sec
Toward I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British Columbia Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Merge onto I 5

92 mi · 1 hr 47 min · I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit onto WA 543

0.7 mi · 1 min · WA 543
Toward WA 543 North: H Street – Truck Customs
14

Turn left onto H Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · H Street
15

Arrive at destination

H Street

Trip Plan

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 53.5 miles from Kirkland, WA, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 92.2 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 24 miles or 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 53.5 miles or 1h 5m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 45m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Blaine, 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 107.1 miles and 2h 9m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Kirkland, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 92.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Skagit County, Washington, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Burlington, WA

54 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

Everett, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Burlington, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 53.5 miles from Kirkland, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 5 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 92.2 miles.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

The Fairhaven

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Burlington, Washington

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 61.2

Hours: 11 am–7 pm

+13607463183

Visit website

Taste of Thai by Wipa

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Burlington, Washington

0.6 mi

Billy's Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Burlington, Washington

0.5 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Quantum Café

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Burlington, Washington

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 61.2

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+13602301349

Visit website

The Cafè @ Ocean Promenade

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

White Rock, British Columbia

2.5 mi

The Fairhaven

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 61.2

Burlington, Washington

Hours: 11 am–7 pm

+13607463183

Visit website

Taste of Thai by Wipa

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 61.2

Burlington, Washington

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13608995823

Visit website

Billy's Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 61.2

Burlington, Washington

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+13607559988

Visit website

Train Wreck Bar & Grill

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 61.2

Burlington, Washington

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+13607550582

Visit website

Pel'meni Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 84.1

Bellingham, Washington

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+13607382982

Visit website

Fanny's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 30.6

Marysville, Washington

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+13606538164

Arlis's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 84.1

Bellingham, Washington

Hours: 7:30 am–1:30 pm

+13606471788

Visit website

SOI Thai Restaurant & Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30

Kirkland, Washington

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14252027465

Visit website

Quantum Café

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 61.2

Burlington, Washington

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+13602301349

Visit website

The Cafè @ Ocean Promenade

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 107.1

White Rock, British Columbia

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

Amoré Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10

Bellevue, Washington

Hours: 5:30 am–6 pm

+14255035792

Visit website

Santo Coffee Co

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10

Seattle, Washington

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+12064031678

Visit website

Doris Cooper Houghton Beach Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Kirkland, Washington

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+14255873300

Visit website

Escape Everett

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 22.9

Everett, Washington

Visit website

North Creek Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 15.3

Bothell, Washington

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+14253886600

Visit website

Sandbox VR

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour

Kirkland, Washington

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+14254037557

Visit website

Woodinville Whiskey Co.

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 7.6

Woodinville, Washington

Hours: 11 am–6 pm

+14255178220

Visit website

Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 15.3

Everett, Washington

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+18773423404

Visit website

Conundroom Escape Rooms Willows BP: School of Magic, Crafted, Kids Birthday Parties

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour

Redmond, Washington

Hours: 4:30–9:30 pm

+14255521430

Visit website

Jetty Island

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 22.9

Everett, Washington

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+14252578304

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 13.1 — 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

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | 7th Avenue

Enter roundabout onto 7th Avenue

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | 7th Avenue

Enter roundabout onto 7th Avenue

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6
2.8 mi into trip | ~5m in | 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.
7
13.1 mi into trip | ~18m in

Take the exit toward I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British Columbia

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. Toward I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British Co...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$22.42 one way

$44.83 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 38 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.58 $23.51 $47.01
premium $5.77 $24.32 $48.64
diesel $5.61 $23.65 $47.29

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 37.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 32.1 0 $11.25 $5.14
Efficient EV 26.8 0 $9.37 $4.28
EV Truck/SUV 42.8 0 $14.99 $6.85

Gas CO2

37 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (65% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Kirkland, WA

Afternoon in Kirkland on Saturday

Local time

12:13 PM

PDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Blaine, WA

Afternoon in Blaine on Saturday

Local time

12:13 PM

PDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

58°F

Burlington, WA

54 mi in

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

1 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

2h 9m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park

Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Seattle flourished during and after the Klondike Gold Rush. Merchants supplied people from around the world passing through this port city on their way to a remarkable adventure in the Yukon Territory...

8 mi from route ~20 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
San Juan Island National Historical Park

San Juan Island National Historical Park

National Historical Park

San Juan Island is well known for its splendid vistas, saltwater shores, quiet woodlands, orca whales and one of the last remaining native prairies in the Puget Sound/Northern Straits region. But it w...

30 mi from route ~75 min detour Free near mile 81.2
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

107.1 mi in 2h 9m, mostly highway — 92.2 mi of that is on I 5.

97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 92.2 mi on I 5.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and I 405. 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 107.1 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 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.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Kirkland, WA to Blaine, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Vancouver British Columbia along the way.

Vancouver British Columbia

13.1 mi in | ~18m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 9m. Total distance: 107.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 92.2 miles on I 5. 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 Blaine, WA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

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.

Yes — Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park and San Juan Island 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 Blaine, 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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