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Trip from Kirkland, WA to Fairwood, WA

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

Drive Time

30m

Distance

19.5 mi

31 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 28m ★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m

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

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city in King County, Washington, United States

Kirkland, WA

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Downtown Fairwood, WA, WA

Fairwood, WA

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Trip Overview

Kirkland to Fairwood is 19.5 miles and takes about 30m via I 405 and Maple Valley Highway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Washington State, transitioning from the Pacific Coast region to a similar coastal environment. Expect a drive that is primarily on well-maintained highways, making it a straightforward journey. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick commute or an easy day trip, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 405 13 mi 16m
Maple Valley Highway 2.2 mi 4m
140th Avenue Southeast 1.8 mi 3m
WA 900 0.7 mi 1m
7th Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
Northeast 85th Street 0.5 mi 1m
Southeast 172nd Street 0.1 mi <1m
6th Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 405 — 13 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kirkland, WA and Fairwood, 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

13 mi · 16 min · I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit onto WA 900

0.7 mi · 1 min · WA 900
Exit 4 Toward WA 169 South, WA 900 West: Renton, Enumclaw Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Turn left onto WA 169

270 ft · 14 sec · Maple Valley Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
11

Continue on WA 169

2.2 mi · 4 min · Maple Valley Highway
12

Turn right onto 140th Avenue Southeast

1.8 mi · 3 min · 140th Avenue Southeast
13

Turn right onto Southeast 171st Place

217 ft · 14 sec · Southeast 171st Place
14

Turn sharp left onto 139th Place Southeast

313 ft · 12 sec · 139th Place Southeast
15

Turn right onto Southeast 172nd Street

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Southeast 172nd Street
16

Arrive at destination

Southeast 172nd Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 19.3 — 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

5
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | 7th Avenue

Enter roundabout onto 7th Avenue

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

8
14.5 mi into trip | ~20m in | WA 900

Take the exit onto WA 900 toward WA 169 South, WA 900 West: Renton, Enumclaw

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 4 Toward WA 169 South, WA 900 West: Renton, Enumc...
6
19.3 mi into trip | ~30m in | 139th Place Southeast

Turn sharp left onto 139th Place Southeast

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.08 one way

$8.16 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.58 $4.28 $8.56
premium $5.77 $4.43 $8.86
diesel $5.61 $4.31 $8.61

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 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 5.9 0 $2.05 $0.94
Efficient EV 4.9 0 $1.71 $0.78
EV Truck/SUV 7.8 0 $2.73 $1.25

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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Kirkland, WA

Late night in Kirkland on Sunday

Local time

4:59 AM

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

Destination

Fairwood, WA

Late night in Fairwood on Sunday

Local time

4:59 AM

PDT

Current temp

42°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

15 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

30m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is about 70% highway, offering a highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 13 miles on I 405, providing a good opportunity to maintain a steady pace. You'll start on I 405, a major interstate, before transitioning to Maple Valley Highway and then 140th Avenue Southeast, which are more arterial roads. This mix means you'll experience both faster-paced highway driving and slightly more varied local road conditions as you approach your destination.

70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13 mi on I 405.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 405 and Maple Valley Highway. You will hit about 11 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 5/10

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 19.5 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.5 miles (7th Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

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 Kirkland, WA to Fairwood, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Enumclaw along the way.

Enumclaw

14.5 mi in | ~20m | via WA 900

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 19.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

30m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 13 miles on I 405. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 0.5 miles (7th Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

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 Fairwood, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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