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Trip from Barberton, WA to Kirkland, WA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 24m

Distance

171.8 mi

276 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$36

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 13m ★
6 AM
3h 25m
8 AM
3h 49m
10 AM
3h 33m
12 PM
3h 31m
3 PM
3h 35m
5 PM
3h 48m
8 PM
3h 18m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Barberton, WA, WA

Barberton, WA

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city in King County, Washington, United States

Kirkland, WA

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Trip Overview

This 171.8-mile drive from Barberton, WA to Kirkland, WA is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in a single day. Plan for approximately 3 hours and 24 minutes of travel time, with the majority of your miles covered on I-5, I-405, and I-205. With a fuel cost estimated around $36, this is an efficient trip for your budget. Given its relatively short duration and highway nature, it's well-suited as a day trip, offering flexibility in your departure and arrival times. Both your origin and destination are within the Pacific Coast region, so you'll remain in familiar territory throughout.

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

85.9 miles from Barberton, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 40m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 5 146.2 mi 2h 47m
I 405 17.4 mi 21m
I 205 4.2 mi 5m
Northeast 85th Street 0.7 mi 1m
7th Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
Northeast Padden Parkway 0.5 mi 1m
Northeast Andresen Road 0.5 mi <1m
Northeast 72nd Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 5 — 146.2 mi, about 2h 47m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Barberton, WA and Kirkland, WA.

1

Start on Northeast 99th Street

86 ft · 7 sec · Northeast 99th Street
2

Turn left onto Northeast 72nd Avenue

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Northeast 72nd Avenue
3

Continue on Northeast Andresen Road

0.5 mi · 52 sec · Northeast Andresen Road
4

Turn left onto Northeast Padden Parkway

0.5 mi · 1 min · Northeast Padden Parkway
Use the left lane.
5

Turn left

0.4 mi · 2 min
Toward I 205 North: Seattle Use the left lane.
6

Merge onto I 205

4.2 mi · 5 min · I 205
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Merge onto I 5

126 mi · 2 hr 21 min · I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight right at fork onto I 5

21 mi · 25 min · I 5
Use the slight right lane.
9

Take the exit

448 ft · 10 sec
Exit 154A-B Toward WA 518 West, I 405 North: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Bellevue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Exit 154B Toward I 405 North: Renton, Bellevue Use the slight right lane.
11

Merge onto I 405

17 mi · 21 min · I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Exit 18 Toward Northeast 85th Street, Kirkland Use 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

For this 3-hour and 24-minute drive, consider an early morning departure to avoid potential traffic, especially as you approach the Seattle metropolitan area. With only one recommended stop and a longest stretch of 146.2 miles on I-5, you can easily complete this trip without needing to break it up. Keep an eye on fuel levels, as the estimated cost is $36, and plan your fill-ups accordingly. Since this is a relatively short, highway-centric journey, you have the flexibility to take your time or push through efficiently. A good tip is to have your GPS ready, as navigating the I-405 and I-205 interchanges can be busy.

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 85.9 miles from Barberton, WA, or about 1h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 146.2 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 38 miles or 46m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 85.9 miles or 1h 40m 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 43m

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 Barberton, 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 Barberton, WA

This is one driving day of about 171.8 miles and 3h 24m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from Barberton, 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 I 5 for about 146.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in and county seat of Thurston County, Washington, United States, and Washington federated state capital city

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Olympia, WA

86 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

Longview Heights, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tumwater, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 85.9 miles from Barberton, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 5 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 146.2 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

SOI Thai Restaurant & Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Kirkland, Washington

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 171.8

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14252027465

Visit website

El Compadre Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Castle Rock, Washington

1 mi

Anchovies and Salt

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Renton, Washington

1.8 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Gravity Coffee

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Lakewood, Washington

Later in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 122.7

Hours: 5 am–8 pm

+12534478740

Visit website

Daisy Mae's Café

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Kent, Washington

2.8 mi

SOI Thai Restaurant & Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 171.8

Kirkland, Washington

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14252027465

Visit website

El Compadre Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 49.1

Castle Rock, Washington

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+13602742265

Visit website

Anchovies and Salt

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 159.5

Renton, Washington

Hours: 12–9 pm

+14259703154

Visit website

Porky's Public House & Eatery

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 36.8

Longview, Washington

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+13606361616

Visit website

Jeremy's Farm to Table

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 73.6

Chehalis, Washington

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+13607484417

Visit website

Tina’s Kitfo, Restaurant & Coffee Shop

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 159.5

Seattle, Washington

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+12064204871

Visit website

Due' Cucina Italian Restaurant - Totem Lake

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 171.8

Kirkland, Washington

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14257777725

Visit website

Joy's Once Upon a Thyme

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 73.6

Chehalis, Washington

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+13607408944

Visit website

Gravity Coffee

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 122.7

Lakewood, Washington

Hours: 5 am–8 pm

+12534478740

Visit website

Krays Coffee

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Vancouver, Washington

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+13609524877

Visit website

Daisy Mae's Café

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 147.3

Kent, Washington

Hours: 4:30 am–5 pm

+12538725580

Naomi Joe Coffee Roasters

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 135

Tacoma, Washington

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+12532373403

Visit website

Amoré Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 171.8

Bellevue, Washington

Hours: 5:30 am–6 pm

+14255035792

Visit website

Candor Coffee

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 147.3

Renton, Washington

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+12532368630

Visit website

Santo Coffee Co

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 171.8

Seattle, Washington

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+12064031678

Visit website

Rainier Valley Coffee Co.

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 135

Puyallup, Washington

Hours: 4 am–6 pm

Visit website

The Family Room LLC

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 36.8

Kelso, Washington

Hours: 2–7 pm

+13603023214

Visit website

Tam O'Shanter Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 36.8

Kelso, Washington

Hours: 8 am–7 pm

+13604231371

Visit website

Doris Cooper Houghton Beach Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 171.8

Kirkland, Washington

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+14255873300

Visit website

Cowlitz County Historical Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 36.8

Kelso, Washington

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+13605773119

Visit website

Pointe Pest Control - Longview

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 36.8

Longview, Washington

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+15034763446

Visit website

Cascade Eye Care

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 36.8

Longview, Washington

Hours: 8 am–5:30 pm

+13605771500

Visit website

House of Smoke - Longview

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 36.8

Longview, WA

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+13607036054

420 Holiday

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 36.8

Longview, Washington

Hours: 8 am–11:55 pm

+13607033103

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 170 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
1.4 mi into trip | ~2m in

Turn left toward I 205 North: Seattle

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 205 North: Seattle
6
131.5 mi into trip | ~2h 31m in | I 5

Keep slight right at fork onto I 5

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.
8
152.1 mi into trip | ~2h 57m in

Take the exit toward WA 518 West, I 405 North: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Bellevue

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 154A-B Toward WA 518 West, I 405 North: Seattle-Tacoma...
9
152.2 mi into trip | ~2h 57m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 405 North: Renton, Bellevue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 154B Toward I 405 North: Renton, Bellevue
8
170 mi into trip | ~3h 20m 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$35.96 one way

$71.91 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 60 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.58 $37.71 $75.42
premium $5.77 $39.01 $78.03
diesel $5.61 $37.93 $75.86

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$36

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$61–$86

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 60.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 51.5 0 $18.04 $8.25
Efficient EV 43 0 $15.03 $6.87
EV Truck/SUV 68.7 0 $24.05 $11.00

Gas CO2

60 kg

EV CO2

20 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 16, 2026

Origin

Barberton, WA

Evening in Barberton on Saturday

Local time

7:51 PM

PDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kirkland, WA

Evening in Kirkland on Saturday

Local time

7:51 PM

PDT

Current temp

57°F

Sunny

SSW 5 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 6:46AM PDT until April 17 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 6:46AM PDT until April 17 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

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

16 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 24m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park

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 165.9
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this 171.8-mile route, with 98% of your travel occurring on major interstates like I-5, I-405, and I-205. You'll encounter long, uninterrupted stretches, including a significant 146.2-mile segment on I-5, which means consistent speeds and a focus on efficient travel. The personality of this drive is largely that of a modern interstate system, designed for direct and timely transit between points. While the landscape outside your window will change, the driving experience itself remains largely consistent on these high-speed corridors.

98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 146.2 mi on I 5.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and I 405. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 171.8 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 1.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 131.5 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 152.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Barberton, WA to Kirkland, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Bellevue along the way.

Bellevue

152.1 mi in | ~2h 57m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 24m. Total distance: 171.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 146.2 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Kirkland, WA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 131.5 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 152.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 3.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Kirkland, WA, but most travelers stay overnight.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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.

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