Origin
Klahanie, WA
Late night in Klahanie on Sunday
Local time
3:13 AM
PDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Klahanie, 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
29m
Distance
18.4 mi
30 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Klahanie, WA
Alok Sharma
Kirkland, WA
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Trip Overview
This straightforward, 18.4-mile drive from Klahanie to Kirkland, Washington, is easily manageable in just 29 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily navigate major highways, with 69% of the journey on high-speed roads, including a significant 6.3-mile stretch on I-90. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $4, and with no designated stops, you can make excellent time. This route focuses on efficient travel between two points within the Pacific Coast region, ideal for a quick commute or a short excursion without the need for an overnight stay. Its highway-focused profile means you'll be covering ground quickly.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 6.3 mi | 7m |
| I 405 | 6.3 mi | 7m |
| Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Northeast 85th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 7th Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Klahanie Drive Southeast | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 249th Avenue Southeast | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 6.3 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Klahanie, WA and Kirkland, WA.
1
Start on 249th Avenue Southeast
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
249th Avenue Southeast
2
Turn right onto Klahanie Drive Southeast
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
Klahanie Drive Southeast
3
Enter roundabout onto Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
18 ft
·
0 sec
·
Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
4
Continue on Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Enter roundabout onto Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
103 ft
·
2 sec
·
Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
6
Continue on Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
7
Enter roundabout onto Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
80 ft
·
1 sec
·
Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
8
Continue on Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Turn left onto East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 West: Seattle
Use the right lane.
11
Merge onto I 90
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
I 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 10
Toward I 405: Renton, Everett
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 405 North: Everett, Bellevue
Use the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto I 405
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 18
Toward Northeast 85th Street, Kirkland
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork
182 ft
·
6 sec
17
Turn straight onto Northeast 85th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 85th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn right onto 6th Street
449 ft
·
17 sec
·
6th Street
19
Turn left onto 7th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
7th Avenue
20
Continue on 7th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
7th Avenue
21
Continue on 7th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
7th Avenue
22
Turn right onto 1st Street
399 ft
·
11 sec
·
1st Street
23
Arrive at destination
1st Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 205 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 16.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
Enter roundabout onto Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
Enter roundabout onto Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
8
9.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward I 405: Renton, Everett
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 10
Toward I 405: Renton, Everett
8
9.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 405 North: Everett, Bellevue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 405 North: Everett, Bellevue
8
16.6 mi into trip
|
~24m 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
$3.85 one way
$7.70 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
| premium | $5.77 | $4.18 | $8.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.58 | $1.18 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Kirkland, WA
Late night in Kirkland on Sunday
Local time
3:13 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°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
19 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
29m 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience for the majority of this 18.4-mile trip, with 69% of your travel time spent on high-speed roads like I-90 and I-405. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.3 miles on I-90, offering a consistent, fast-paced drive. While the route primarily utilizes major freeways, the inclusion of Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road adds a brief change of pace. The overall character is one of efficient transit, designed to get you from Klahanie to Kirkland with minimal delay, rather than offering extensive scenic detours.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.3 mi on I 90.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and I 405. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road.
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 20 decision points packed into just 18.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.9 miles (Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.6 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Klahanie, WA and Kirkland, WA, road signs point toward Everett and Bellevue.
Everett
9.6 mi in
|
~15m
Bellevue
9.9 mi in
|
~15m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 18.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.3 miles on I 90. 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 Kirkland, 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 0.6 miles (Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.9 miles (Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Kirkland, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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