Origin
Omak, WA
Afternoon in Omak on Monday
Local time
12:05 PM
PDT
Current temp
33°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Omak, WA to Kirkland, WA
Drive Time
4h 7m
Distance
237.2 mi
382 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$50
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 54m
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6 AM
4h 7m
8 AM
4h 34m
10 AM
4h 17m
12 PM
4h 14m
3 PM
4h 18m
5 PM
4h 32m
8 PM
4h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Omak, WA
Joshua hansome Adroit
Kirkland, WA
Spencer Lee Eiseman
Trip Overview
The drive from Omak, WA to Kirkland, WA covers 237.2 miles and takes about 4h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Omak Avenue East, Dayton Street South, Sunset Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $49.78 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
118.6 miles from Omak, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 3m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 7m drive with frequent turns across 237.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Omak Avenue East 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 7m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Omak, WA to Kirkland, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Omak Avenue East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dayton Street South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sunset Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 2 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Odabashian Bridge | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US2 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 97 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 97 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Omak Avenue East
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Omak, WA and Kirkland, WA.
1
Start on the route
56 ft
·
9 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto Omak Avenue East
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
Omak Avenue East
3
Turn right onto Dayton Street South
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Dayton Street South
4
At the end of the road, turn right
78 mi
·
1 hr 39 min
5
Continue straight
8.9 mi
·
11 min
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Sunset Highway
49 ft
·
2 sec
·
Sunset Highway
7
Exit the roundabout onto Sunset Highway
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Sunset Highway
8
Turn right onto US 2/97
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 2/97
9
Continue on Odabashian Bridge
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Odabashian Bridge
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US2, US97
138 ft
·
6 sec
·
US2, US97
11
Exit the rotary onto US 2
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
US 2
12
Keep slight left to continue on US 2
141 ft
·
3 sec
·
US 2
13
Keep slight right to continue on US 2
14 mi
·
17 min
·
US 2
14
Take the exit slight right toward US 97 South to I-90, Ellensburg, Seattle
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
US 97 South to I-90, Ellensburg, Seattle
15
Turn left onto US 97
35 mi
·
44 min
·
US 97
16
Continue straight
9.8 mi
·
12 min
17
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
18
Turn left onto Sunset Highway
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
·
Sunset Highway
19
Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
I 90 West
20
Merge slight left
76 mi
·
1 hr 25 min
21
Take the exit slight right toward I 405: Renton, Everett
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 405: Renton, Everett
22
Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Everett, Bellevue
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
I 405 North: Everett, Bellevue
23
Merge slight left
6.3 mi
·
7 min
24
Take the exit slight right toward Northeast 85th Street, Kirkland
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Northeast 85th Street, Kirkland
25
Keep slight left
180 ft
·
7 sec
26
Turn straight onto Northeast 85th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 85th Street
27
Turn right onto 6th Street
449 ft
·
18 sec
·
6th Street
28
Turn left onto 7th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
7th Avenue
29
Exit the roundabout onto 7th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
7th Avenue
30
Exit the roundabout onto 7th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
7th Avenue
31
Turn right onto 1st Street
400 ft
·
11 sec
·
1st Street
32
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 118.6 miles from Omak, WA, or about 2h 3m 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 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 118.6 miles or 2h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 22m
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 Omak, 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 Omak, WA
This is one driving day of about 237.2 miles and 4h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Omak, 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 118.6 mi from Omak, WA · 2h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
119 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 118.6 miles from Omak, 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
$49.78 one way
$99.57 round trip
$5.33/gal
25.4 MPG avg
83 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $51.99 | $103.98 |
| premium | $5.77 | $53.89 | $107.79 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $52.70 | $105.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$50
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$75–$100
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 83 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 71.2 | 0 | $24.91 | $11.39 |
| Efficient EV | 59.3 | 0 | $20.76 | $9.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 94.9 | 1 | $33.21 | $15.18 |
Gas CO2
83 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
12:05 PM
PDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
33°F
Waterville, WA
119 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
8 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
4h 7m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Omak, WA to Kirkland, WA covers 237.2 miles and takes about 4h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Omak Avenue East, Dayton Street South, Sunset Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 118.6 miles from Omak, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $49.78 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 7m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Omak, WA to Kirkland, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Omak, WA to Kirkland, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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