Origin
Moses Lake, WA
Afternoon in Moses Lake on Monday
Local time
3:08 PM
PDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Moses Lake, WA to Kirkland, WA
Drive Time
2h 50m
Distance
177.5 mi
286 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 40m
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6 AM
2h 51m
8 AM
3h 13m
10 AM
2h 58m
12 PM
2h 56m
3 PM
2h 59m
5 PM
3h 11m
8 PM
2h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Moses Lake, WA
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Kirkland, WA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Moses Lake, WA to Kirkland, WA covers 177.5 miles and takes about 2h 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Broadway Avenue, I 405, I 405 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.25 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
88.8 miles from Moses Lake, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 25m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 50m drive with frequent turns across 177.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Broadway Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Moses Lake, WA to Kirkland, WA is easy. At 2h 50m 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 Moses Lake, WA to Kirkland, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Broadway Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 405 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 405 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northeast 85th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 6th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 7th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 1st Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West Broadway Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moses Lake, WA and Kirkland, WA.
1
Start on South Division Street
394 ft
·
16 sec
·
South Division Street
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto West Broadway Avenue
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
West Broadway Avenue
3
Take the ramp right
166 mi
·
3 hr 2 min
4
Take the exit slight right toward I 405: Renton, Everett
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 405: Renton, Everett
5
Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Everett, Bellevue
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
I 405 North: Everett, Bellevue
6
Merge slight left
6.3 mi
·
7 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward Northeast 85th Street, Kirkland
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Northeast 85th Street, Kirkland
8
Keep slight left
180 ft
·
7 sec
9
Turn straight onto Northeast 85th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 85th Street
10
Turn right onto 6th Street
449 ft
·
18 sec
·
6th Street
11
Turn left onto 7th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
7th Avenue
12
Exit the roundabout onto 7th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
7th Avenue
13
Exit the roundabout onto 7th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
7th Avenue
14
Turn right onto 1st Street
400 ft
·
11 sec
·
1st Street
15
Arrive at your destination
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 88.8 miles from Moses Lake, WA, or about 1h 25m 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 80 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 88.8 miles or 1h 25m 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 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kirkland, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Moses Lake, 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 Moses Lake, WA
This is one driving day of about 177.5 miles and 2h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Moses Lake, 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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 88.8 mi from Moses Lake, WA · 1h 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
89 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 88.8 miles from Moses Lake, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Kirkland, WA
The final approach into Kirkland, 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 Kirkland, 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
$37.25 one way
$74.51 round trip
$5.33/gal
25.4 MPG avg
62 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $38.90 | $77.81 |
| premium | $5.77 | $40.33 | $80.66 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $39.43 | $78.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 62.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 53.3 | 0 | $18.64 | $8.52 |
| Efficient EV | 44.4 | 0 | $15.53 | $7.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 71 | 0 | $24.85 | $11.36 |
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 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
Kirkland, WA
Afternoon in Kirkland on Monday
Local time
3:08 PM
PDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
52°F
Monroe, WA
89 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
7 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
2h 50m 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 Moses Lake, WA to Kirkland, WA covers 177.5 miles and takes about 2h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Broadway Avenue, I 405, I 405 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 88.8 miles from Moses Lake, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $37.25 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Moses Lake, WA to Kirkland, WA is easy. At 2h 50m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Moses Lake, WA to Kirkland, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Moses Lake, WA to Kirkland, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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