This 191.1-mile drive from Prosser, WA, to Kirkland, WA, is designed for efficiency, taking about 3 hours and 38 minutes. It's a highly focused highway experience, with 98% of the journey on major roads like US 97, I-82, and I-405. Given its manageable duration and highway-centric profile, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip. Expect a fuel cost around $40 for this journey across Washington's Pacific Coast region. The drive is straightforward, making it a practical choice for getting from point A to point B without significant detours.
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
95.5 miles from Prosser, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 47m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 38m. Total distance: 191.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, covering 98% of the 191.1 miles on major arteries. You'll encounter a significant stretch of 101.4 miles on US 97, offering a prolonged period of consistent driving. The transition through I-82 and finally I-405 will maintain this high-speed, highway-centric character for most of your 3-hour and 38-minute trip. This isn't a route for leisurely scenic pull-offs; it's built for making miles efficiently.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 97 is the longest continuous segment at about 101.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 97 and I 82. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 80.9 miles in near US 97.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 191.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 80.9 miles (US 97): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 182.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 182.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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80.9 mi into trip|~1h 31m in|US 97
Keep slight left at fork onto US 97 toward I 90 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 90 West
8
182.3 mi into trip|~3h 24m in
Take the exit toward I 405: Renton, Everett
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.
Exit 10
Toward I 405: Renton, Everett
8
182.5 mi into trip|~3h 25m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 405 North: Everett, Bellevue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 405 North: Everett, Bellevue
5
183 mi into trip|~3h 26m in|I 405
Merge onto I 405
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
189.3 mi into trip|~3h 34m in
Take the exit toward Northeast 85th Street, Kirkland
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 18
Toward Northeast 85th Street, Kirkland
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 97
101.4 mi
1h 53m
I 82
78.8 mi
1h 25m
I 405
6.3 mi
7m
Wine Country Road
1.2 mi
2m
Northeast 85th Street
0.7 mi
1m
7th Avenue
0.5 mi
1m
Gap Road
0.2 mi
<1m
7th Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 97
— 101.4 mi, about 1h 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prosser, WA and Kirkland, WA.
1
Start on Bennett Avenue
71 ft·6 sec·Bennett Avenue
2
Turn right onto 7th Street
0.2 mi·36 sec·7th Street
3
Turn left onto Wine Country Road
1.2 mi·2 min·Wine Country Road
4
Continue on Gap Road
0.2 mi·38 sec·Gap Road
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·52 sec
6
Merge onto I 82; US 12
48 mi·52 min·I 82; US 12
7
Continue on I 82; US 97
31 mi·33 min·I 82; US 97
8
Keep slight left at fork onto US 97
101 mi·1 hr 53 min·US 97
Toward I 90 WestUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Exit 10Toward I 405: Renton, EverettUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·59 sec
Toward I 405 North: Everett, BellevueUse the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto I 405
6.3 mi·7 min·I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi·50 sec
Exit 18Toward Northeast 85th Street, KirklandUse the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
182 ft·6 sec
14
Turn straight onto Northeast 85th Street
0.7 mi·1 min·Northeast 85th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn right onto 6th Street
449 ft·17 sec·6th Street
16
Turn left onto 7th Avenue
0.1 mi·15 sec·7th Avenue
17
Continue on 7th Avenue
0.3 mi·50 sec·7th Avenue
18
Continue on 7th Avenue
0.1 mi·18 sec·7th Avenue
19
Turn right onto 1st Street
399 ft·11 sec·1st Street
20
Arrive at destination
1st Street
Trip Plan
With a total duration of just under 4 hours, this drive is easily accomplished in a single day, offering flexibility in your departure time. You'll encounter only one recommended stop point, allowing you to plan your breaks strategically. A fuel cost estimate of $40 suggests keeping your tank topped up, especially during the longest stretch on US 97. Since it's a highway-focused drive, pay attention to traffic patterns as you approach the Seattle metropolitan area on I-405.
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 95.5 miles from Prosser, WA, or about 1h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 101.4 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 42 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 95.5 miles or 1h 47m 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 56m
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 Prosser, 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 Prosser, WA
This is one driving day of about 191.1 miles and 3h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Prosser, 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.
The longest stretch is on US 97 for about 101.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 95.5 mi from Prosser, WA
· 1h 47m into the drive
The midpoint is around 95.5 miles from Prosser, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before US 97 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 101.4 miles.
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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
Free
near mile 184.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$40.00 one way
$79.99 round trip
$5.32/gal25.4 MPG avg67 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.58
$41.94
$83.89
premium
$5.77
$43.40
$86.79
diesel
$5.61
$42.19
$84.38
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
57.3
0
$20.07
$9.17
Efficient EV
47.8
0
$16.72
$7.64
EV Truck/SUV
76.4
0
$26.75
$12.23
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (67% 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
Prosser, WA
Night
in Prosser on Friday
Local time
9:17 PM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Kirkland, WA
Night
in Kirkland on Friday
Local time
9:17 PM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
3h 38m 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 Prosser, WA to Kirkland, WA covers 191.1 miles and takes about 3h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 97, I 82, I 405. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 95.5 miles from Prosser, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $40.00 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 191.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 80.9 miles (US 97): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 182.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 182.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Prosser, WA to Kirkland, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park.
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.
