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Trip from Kirkland, WA to Bothell East, WA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

21m

Distance

13 mi

21 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 20m ★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 21m

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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Downtown Bothell East, WA, WA

Bothell East, WA

Spencer Lee Eiseman

Trip Overview

This 13-mile drive from Kirkland, WA to Bothell East, WA is a quick trip, averaging just 21 minutes. It's a straightforward, highway-focused journey, with about 61% of the route on major roadways like I-405 and the Bothell-Everett Highway. Given its short distance and duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You can expect a minimal fuel cost of around $3 for this short hop. Since there are no planned stops and the longest continuous stretch is 8 miles on I-405, it’s a simple commute through the Pacific Coast region of Washington.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 13 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

21m 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.

Drive Character

The character of this drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 61% of the 13 miles spent on major roads. You'll experience the efficiency of I-405 for an 8-mile stretch, offering a fast-paced journey. As you transition to roads like Maltby Road and the Bothell-Everett Highway, the feel might shift slightly, but the overall impression is one of consistent travel on well-maintained thoroughfares. This route prioritizes directness over scenic detours, making it a practical option for getting from point A to point B efficiently within the Pacific Coast region.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 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 8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 405 and Maltby Road. 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 13 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 2.8 miles (I 405): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

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

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

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.
8
9.8 mi into trip | ~14m in

Take the exit toward WA 527 North: Bothell, Mill Creek

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 26 Toward WA 527 North: Bothell, Mill Creek
6
10 mi into trip | ~15m in

Keep slight right at fork toward WA 527 North: Mill Creek

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward WA 527 North: Mill Creek

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 Bothell East, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Mill Creek along the way.

Mill Creek

9.8 mi in | ~14m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 405 8 mi 10m
Maltby Road 1.4 mi 2m
Bothell-Everett Highway 0.9 mi 1m
Northeast 85th Street 0.7 mi 1m
7th Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
39th Avenue Southeast 0.4 mi <1m
209th Place Southeast 0.2 mi <1m
6th Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 405 — 8 mi, about 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kirkland, WA and Bothell East, 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

6.9 mi · 8 min · I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Exit 26 Toward WA 527 North: Bothell, Mill Creek Use the slight right lane.
11

Keep slight right at fork

340 ft · 8 sec
Toward WA 527 North: Mill Creek
12

Turn straight onto WA 527

0.9 mi · 1 min · Bothell-Everett Highway
13

Turn right onto WA 524

1.4 mi · 2 min · Maltby Road
14

Turn right onto 39th Avenue Southeast

0.4 mi · 53 sec · 39th Avenue Southeast
15

Turn right onto 209th Place Southeast

0.2 mi · 40 sec · 209th Place Southeast
16

Turn left onto 37th Avenue Southeast

416 ft · 18 sec · 37th Avenue Southeast
17

Arrive at destination

37th Avenue Southeast

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.72 one way

$5.44 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.58 $2.85 $5.71
premium $5.77 $2.95 $5.90
diesel $5.61 $2.87 $5.74

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.9 0 $1.37 $0.62
Efficient EV 3.3 0 $1.14 $0.52
EV Truck/SUV 5.2 0 $1.82 $0.83

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Kirkland, WA

Morning in Kirkland on Friday

Local time

11:07 AM

PDT

Current temp

57°F

Sunny

SSW 5 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 6:46AM PDT until April 17 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 6:46AM PDT until April 17 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Destination

Bothell East, WA

Morning in Bothell East on Friday

Local time

11:07 AM

PDT

Current temp

42°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

15 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

21m 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 Bothell East, WA covers 13 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 405, Maltby Road, Bothell-Everett Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 6.5 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 $2.72 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 13 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.

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 2.8 miles (I 405): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

On the drive from Kirkland, WA to Bothell East, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Mill Creek along the way.

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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