Origin
Kirkland, WA
Night in Kirkland on Saturday
Local time
9:19 PM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kirkland, WA to Monroe, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
21.3 mi
34 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 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.
Kirkland, WA
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Monroe, WA
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Trip Overview
Kirkland to Monroe is 21.3 miles and takes about 31 minutes via WA 522 and I-405, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, highway-focused journey stays within Washington's Pacific Coast region, making it a quick hop for locals or a convenient connector for those already in the area. Given its brief duration and straightforward path, it's an ideal option if you're looking for an easy drive with minimal time commitment. Expect a largely urban and suburban feel for most of this trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WA 522 | 13 mi | 16m |
| I 405 | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| Northeast 85th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 7th Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| US 2 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Lewis Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 6th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 1st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
WA 522
— 13 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kirkland, WA and Monroe, 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
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 85th Street
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
8
Merge onto I 405
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 405
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 23
Toward WA 522: Bothell, Woodinville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
Toward WA 522 East: Woodinville
12
Merge onto WA 522
13 mi
·
16 min
·
WA 522
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Toward US 2 East: Wenatchee
Use the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto US 2
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
US 2
15
Take the exit
161 ft
·
4 sec
Use the right lane.
16
Turn right onto WA 203
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
North Lewis Street
17
Arrive at destination
WA 203
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 20.2 — 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
2.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 405
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
5.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward WA 522: Bothell, Woodinville
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 23
Toward WA 522: Bothell, Woodinville
6
20.2 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward US 2 East: Wenatchee
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 2 East: Wenatchee
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.46 one way
$8.92 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $4.68 | $9.35 |
| premium | $5.77 | $4.84 | $9.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.70 | $9.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 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 | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $1.36 |
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
Monroe, WA
Night in Monroe on Saturday
Local time
9:19 PM
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
31m 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 leans heavily into highway driving, with 82% of the route utilizing major roadways like WA 522 and I-405. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 13 miles on WA 522, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of the drive. While the profile is highway-focused, the initial segment on Northeast 85th Street offers a brief transition before merging onto faster-paced routes. The overall experience is one of efficient travel on well-maintained roads, designed for quick transit between these two Washington communities.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13 mi on WA 522.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on WA 522 and I 405. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 7th Avenue.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 21.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.
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 2.8 miles (I 405): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Monroe, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Woodinville along the way.
Woodinville
5.9 mi in
|
~9m
About the Cities
Arriving in Monroe, WA
Full guide →Monroe is a city in the Puget Sound region of Washington State. It is the home of the Evergreen State Fair, and the entrance to the Stevens Pass Highway.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 21.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13 miles on WA 522. 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 Monroe, 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 2.8 miles (I 405): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Monroe, 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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