Origin
Kirkland, WA
Late night in Kirkland on Sunday
Local time
4:34 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kirkland, WA to Boulevard Park, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
23.5 mi
38 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kirkland, WA
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Boulevard Park, WA
Bhaskar Barman
Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Kirkland to Boulevard Park, you are in for a quick 23.5-mile journey that typically takes about 32 minutes. This Pacific Coast route is ideal for a single-day trip, as it is efficient and straightforward. You can expect to spend approximately $5 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly option for your transit. Because the trip is short and entirely within the same region, you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations or complex logistics. It is a highly practical drive for anyone needing to cross the area quickly without the hassle of a multi-day itinerary.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 405 | 17.8 mi | 22m |
| WA 518 | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Des Moines Memorial Drive South | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| 7th Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Northeast 85th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South 128th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 6th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 1st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 405
— 17.8 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kirkland, WA and Boulevard Park, WA.
1
Start on 1st Street
399 ft
·
16 sec
·
1st Street
2
Turn left onto 7th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
7th Avenue
3
Continue on 7th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
7th Avenue
4
Continue on 7th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
7th Avenue
5
Turn right onto 6th Street
449 ft
·
14 sec
·
6th Street
6
Turn left onto Northeast 85th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 85th Street
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 405 South: Renton
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto I 405
18 mi
·
22 min
·
I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on WA 518
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
WA 518
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward Des Moines Memorial Drive
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn right onto Des Moines Memorial Drive South
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Des Moines Memorial Drive South
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left onto South 128th Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
South 128th Street
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto 14th Avenue South
266 ft
·
9 sec
·
14th Avenue South
14
Arrive at destination
14th Avenue South
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 23.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
7th Avenue
Turn left onto 7th Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
7th Avenue
Enter roundabout onto 7th Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
21.8 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward Des Moines Memorial Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Des Moines Memorial Drive
6
22 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Des Moines Memorial Drive South
Turn right onto Des Moines Memorial Drive South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
23.3 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
South 128th Street
Turn left onto South 128th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.92 one way
$9.84 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $5.16 | $10.32 |
| premium | $5.77 | $5.34 | $10.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.47 | $1.13 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Boulevard Park, WA
Late night in Boulevard Park on Sunday
Local time
4:34 AM
PDT
Current temp
59°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
10 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
32m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 86% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will spend the vast majority of your journey on I-405, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 17.8 miles. The experience transitions from the heavy arterial traffic of the interstate to the more localized feel of WA-518 and Des Moines Memorial Drive South. While it lacks the winding character of rural backroads, the route offers a consistent pace that keeps you moving steadily toward your destination. Expect a functional, high-speed commute that prioritizes speed and directness over leisure.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.8 mi on I 405.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 405 and WA 518. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 7th Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 23.5 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (7th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (7th Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 21.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
409 ft
26 ft
Total Climb
864 ft
Total Descent
614 ft
Highest Point
409 ft
~23.5 mi in
Elevation Range
383 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 23.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.8 miles on I 405. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Boulevard Park, WA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (7th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (7th Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 21.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Boulevard Park, WA before heading back.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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