Origin
Tukwila, WA
Afternoon in Tukwila on Thursday
Local time
4:15 PM
PDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tukwila, WA to Kirkland, WA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
26m
Distance
20.3 mi
33 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tukwila, WA
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Kirkland, WA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Tukwila, WA to Kirkland, WA covers 20.3 miles and takes about 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 58th Avenue South, South 141st Place, Interurban Avenue South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.25 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 20.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 26m drive with frequent turns across 20.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
58th Avenue South 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Tukwila, WA to Kirkland, WA is easy. At 26m 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 Tukwila, WA to Kirkland, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 58th Avenue South | — | — |
| South 141st Place | — | — |
| Interurban Avenue South | — | — |
| West Valley Highway | — | — |
| I 405 North | — | — |
| Northeast 85th Street | — | — |
| 6th Street | — | — |
| 7th Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
58th Avenue South
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tukwila, WA and Kirkland, WA.
1
Start on South 144th Street
46 ft
·
7 sec
·
South 144th Street
2
Turn left onto 58th Avenue South
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
58th Avenue South
3
Continue on South 141st Place
446 ft
·
16 sec
·
South 141st Place
4
Turn right onto Interurban Avenue South
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Interurban Avenue South
5
Continue on West Valley Highway
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
West Valley Highway
6
Take the ramp right toward I 405 North: Renton, Everett
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 405 North: Renton, Everett
7
Merge slight left
17 mi
·
20 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward Northeast 85th Street, Kirkland
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Northeast 85th Street, Kirkland
9
Keep slight left
180 ft
·
7 sec
10
Turn straight onto Northeast 85th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 85th Street
11
Turn right onto 6th Street
449 ft
·
18 sec
·
6th Street
12
Turn left onto 7th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
7th Avenue
13
Exit the roundabout onto 7th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
7th Avenue
14
Exit the roundabout onto 7th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
7th Avenue
15
Turn right onto 1st Street
400 ft
·
11 sec
·
1st Street
16
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.25 one way
$8.50 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $4.46 | $8.91 |
| premium | $5.77 | $4.61 | $9.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.48 | $8.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.84 | $1.30 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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 Thursday
Local time
4:15 PM
PDT
Current temp
49°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
17 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
26m 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 Tukwila, WA to Kirkland, WA covers 20.3 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 58th Avenue South, South 141st Place, Interurban Avenue South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.1 miles from Tukwila, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.25 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.
The drive from Tukwila, WA to Kirkland, WA is easy. At 26m 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 Tukwila, WA to Kirkland, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Tukwila, WA to Kirkland, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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