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Trip from Prosser, 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 38m

Distance

191.1 mi

307 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$40

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 26m ★
6 AM
3h 39m
8 AM
4h 4m
10 AM
3h 47m
12 PM
3h 45m
3 PM
3h 49m
5 PM
4h 2m
8 PM
3h 31m

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

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Downtown Prosser, WA, WA

Prosser, WA

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city in King County, Washington, United States

Kirkland, WA

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Trip Overview

This 191.1-mile drive from Prosser, WA, to Kirkland, WA, is designed for efficiency, taking about 3 hours and 38 minutes. It's a highly focused highway experience, with 98% of the journey on major roads like US 97, I-82, and I-405. Given its manageable duration and highway-centric profile, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip. Expect a fuel cost around $40 for this journey across Washington's Pacific Coast region. The drive is straightforward, making it a practical choice for getting from point A to point B without significant detours.

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

95.5 miles from Prosser, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 47m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 97 101.4 mi 1h 53m
I 82 78.8 mi 1h 25m
I 405 6.3 mi 7m
Wine Country Road 1.2 mi 2m
Northeast 85th Street 0.7 mi 1m
7th Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
Gap Road 0.2 mi <1m
7th Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 97 — 101.4 mi, about 1h 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Bennett Avenue

71 ft · 6 sec · Bennett Avenue
2

Turn right onto 7th Street

0.2 mi · 36 sec · 7th Street
3

Turn left onto Wine Country Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · Wine Country Road
4

Continue on Gap Road

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Gap Road
5

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 52 sec
6

Merge onto I 82; US 12

48 mi · 52 min · I 82; US 12
7

Continue on I 82; US 97

31 mi · 33 min · I 82; US 97
8

Keep slight left at fork onto US 97

101 mi · 1 hr 53 min · US 97
Toward I 90 West Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Exit 10 Toward I 405: Renton, Everett Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 59 sec
Toward I 405 North: Everett, Bellevue Use the slight right lane.
11

Merge onto I 405

6.3 mi · 7 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

With a total duration of just under 4 hours, this drive is easily accomplished in a single day, offering flexibility in your departure time. You'll encounter only one recommended stop point, allowing you to plan your breaks strategically. A fuel cost estimate of $40 suggests keeping your tank topped up, especially during the longest stretch on US 97. Since it's a highway-focused drive, pay attention to traffic patterns as you approach the Seattle metropolitan area on I-405.

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 95.5 miles from Prosser, WA, or about 1h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 101.4 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 42 miles or 48m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 95.5 miles or 1h 47m 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 56m

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 Prosser, 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 Prosser, WA

This is one driving day of about 191.1 miles and 3h 38m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Prosser, 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 US 97 for about 101.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Cle Elum, WA, WA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cle Elum, WA

96 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

Yakima, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cle Elum, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 95.5 miles from Prosser, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 97 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 101.4 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

Goldan Yan Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Prosser, Washington

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+15097863902

Visit website

SOI Thai Restaurant & Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Kirkland, Washington

0.5 mi

Conquistador LLC Mexican Restaurant & Catering

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Sunnyside, Washington

1.5 mi

Goldan Yan Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Prosser, Washington

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+15097863902

Visit website

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 191.1

Kirkland, Washington

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14252027465

Visit website

Conquistador LLC Mexican Restaurant & Catering

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 13.6

Sunnyside, Washington

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+15098392880

Visit website

Palace Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 81.9

Ellensburg, Washington

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+15099252327

Visit website

El Valle Family Mexican Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 13.6

Sunnyside, Washington

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+15098377222

Visit website

The Ridge Restaurant & Bar

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 81.9

Ellensburg, Washington

Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm

+15099685441

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 191.1

Kirkland, Washington

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14257777725

Visit website

The Restaurant & Terrace Bar at Salish Lodge

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour Expensive mile 163.8

Snoqualmie, Washington

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+14258882556

Visit website

Amoré Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 191.1

Bellevue, Washington

Hours: 5:30 am–6 pm

+14255035792

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 109.2

Cle Elum, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 81.9

Ellensburg, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Circle K Electric Vehicle Charging Station

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 81.9

Ellensburg, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18335052291

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 81.9

Ellensburg, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 109.2

Cle Elum, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Pilot EV Charging Station

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 81.9

Ellensburg, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15099251777

Visit website

EVCS Charging Station

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 136.5

Snoqualmie Pass, Washington

Visit website

EVCS Charging Station

2.7 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 109.2

Cle Elum, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18663003827

Visit website

Doris Cooper Houghton Beach Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 191.1

Kirkland, Washington

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+14255873300

Visit website

Dick and Jane's Spot

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 81.9

Ellensburg, Washington

+15099253224

Visit website

Sandbox VR

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 191.1

Kirkland, Washington

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+14254037557

Visit website

Central Washington Agricultural Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 40.9

Union Gap, Washington

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+15094578735

Visit website

Conundroom Escape Rooms Willows BP: School of Magic, Crafted, Kids Birthday Parties

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 191.1

Redmond, Washington

Hours: 4:30–9:30 pm

+14255521430

Visit website

Woodinville Whiskey Co.

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 191.1

Woodinville, Washington

Hours: 11 am–6 pm

+14255178220

Visit website

Escape the Maddness

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 40.9

Union Gap, Washington

Hours: Closed

+15099300432

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 80.9 and 189.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
80.9 mi into trip | ~1h 31m in | US 97

Keep slight left at fork onto US 97 toward I 90 West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 90 West
8
182.3 mi into trip | ~3h 24m 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
182.5 mi into trip | ~3h 25m 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
5
183 mi into trip | ~3h 26m in | I 405

Merge onto I 405

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
189.3 mi into trip | ~3h 34m 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

$40.00 one way

$79.99 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 67 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.58 $41.94 $83.89
premium $5.77 $43.40 $86.79
diesel $5.61 $42.19 $84.38

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$40

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$65–$90

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 66.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 57.3 0 $20.07 $9.17
Efficient EV 47.8 0 $16.72 $7.64
EV Truck/SUV 76.4 0 $26.75 $12.23

Gas CO2

67 kg

EV CO2

22 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 15, 2026

Origin

Prosser, WA

Late night in Prosser on Sunday

Local time

1:11 AM

PDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kirkland, WA

Late night in Kirkland on Sunday

Local time

1:11 AM

PDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

2 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 38m 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.

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 184.5
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 route, covering 98% of the 191.1 miles on major arteries. You'll encounter a significant stretch of 101.4 miles on US 97, offering a prolonged period of consistent driving. The transition through I-82 and finally I-405 will maintain this high-speed, highway-centric character for most of your 3-hour and 38-minute trip. This isn't a route for leisurely scenic pull-offs; it's built for making miles efficiently.

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: 101.4 mi on US 97.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 97 and I 82. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 80.9 miles in near US 97.

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 16 significant decision points across 191.1 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 80.9 miles (US 97): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 182.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 182.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 38m. Total distance: 191.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 38m 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 101.4 miles on US 97. 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 80.9 miles (US 97): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 182.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 182.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 3.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.3 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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