Kirkland, WA Road Trips

With 52 routes heading out and 49 heading in, Kirkland, WA works well as a modest departure point in the Pacific Coast. Most drives stay under 82 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Kirkland, WA spread mainly east and south, covering a wide geographic range.

city in King County, Washington, United States

Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Trip Routes

101

Longest Drive

290.6 mi

Mead, WA

Quickest Drive

11m

Bellevue, WA

Plan Around Kirkland, WA

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Kirkland, WA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Cheney, WA to Kirkland, WA 266.9 mi · 5h Finley, WA to Kirkland, WA 231.2 mi · 4h 25m West Pasco, WA to Kirkland, WA 223.2 mi · 4h 14m Goldendale, WA to Kirkland, WA 212.4 mi · 4h 6m

Continue From Kirkland, WA

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Kirkland, WA to Mead, WA 290.6 mi · 5h 29m Kirkland, WA to Spokane Valley, WA 287.9 mi · 5h 19m Kirkland, WA to College Place, WA 269.9 mi · 5h 6m Kirkland, WA to West Pasco, WA 223.1 mi · 4h 12m

Trips from Kirkland, WA

Kirkland, WA to Mead, WA

290.6 mi 5h 29m

Kirkland, WA to Spokane Valley, WA

287.9 mi 5h 19m

Kirkland, WA to College Place, WA

269.9 mi 5h 6m

Kirkland, WA to West Pasco, WA

223.1 mi 4h 12m

Kirkland, WA to Sunnyside, WA

176.8 mi 3h 23m

Kirkland, WA to Ephrata, WA

170.7 mi 3h 17m

Kirkland, WA to Hazel Dell, WA

170.4 mi 3h 21m

Kirkland, WA to Lake Shore, WA

170.3 mi 3h 22m

Kirkland, WA to Mount Vista, WA

168.4 mi 3h 21m

Kirkland, WA to Wenatchee, WA

147.8 mi 3h 3m

Kirkland, WA to West Valley, WA

147.7 mi 2h 52m

Kirkland, WA to Sunnyslope, WA

145.1 mi 2h 57m

Kirkland, WA to Terrace Heights, WA

144.8 mi 2h 47m

Kirkland, WA to Ocean Shores, WA

142.7 mi 3h 18m

Kirkland, WA to Yakima, WA

142.3 mi 2h 44m

Kirkland, WA to Sequim, WA

129.9 mi 2h 54m

Kirkland, WA to Montesano, WA

107.2 mi 2h 17m

Kirkland, WA to Hansville, WA

102 mi 2h 19m

Driving from Kirkland, WA

Expect an average of 82 miles and about 1h 44m behind the wheel when leaving Kirkland, WA. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 291 miles (5h 29m), while the shortest is just 7 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Kirkland, WA include Mead, WA (290.6 mi, 5h 29m), Spokane Valley, WA (287.9 mi, 5h 19m), College Place, WA (269.9 mi, 5h 6m), West Pasco, WA (223.1 mi, 4h 12m), and Sunnyside, WA (176.8 mi, 3h 23m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in WA currently averages around $5.23 per gallon. For the typical 82-mile trip from Kirkland, WA, budget about $17 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 52 mapped routes leaving Kirkland, WA and 49 routes heading into Kirkland, WA, covering 101 total connections. Distances range from 7 to 291 miles.

The longest mapped route from Kirkland, WA covers 291 miles and takes approximately 5h 29m. Shorter options start at just 7 miles.

The average route from Kirkland, WA runs about 82 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 44m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $5.23/gallon for regular), the average 82-mile trip from Kirkland, WA costs roughly $17 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Kirkland, WA include Mead, WA, Spokane Valley, WA, College Place, WA and West Pasco, WA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.