Origin
Woods Creek, WA
Morning in Woods Creek on Tuesday
Local time
10:04 AM
PDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Woods Creek, WA to Kirkland, WA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
26.5 mi
43 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woods Creek, WA
Ken Cheatham
Kirkland, WA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This straightforward 26.5-mile drive from Woods Creek to Kirkland, Washington, is easily manageable in about 43 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. Primarily utilizing State Highway 522 and I-405, you'll spend about 72% of your time on highways. With an estimated fuel cost of just $6, this route is very budget-friendly for a quick journey within the Pacific Coast region of Washington. The journey is focused on efficient travel, so plan for a direct trip rather than an extended exploration.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 522 | 7.5 mi | 10m |
| State Route 522 | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| I 405 | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| Florence Acres Road | 2.2 mi | 5m |
| Old Owen Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| US 2 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 132nd Street Southeast | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| 7th Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 522
— 7.5 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woods Creek, WA and Kirkland, WA.
1
Start on 248th Drive Southeast
209 ft
·
14 sec
·
248th Drive Southeast
2
Turn left onto 132nd Street Southeast
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
132nd Street Southeast
3
Turn right onto 259th Avenue Southeast
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
259th Avenue Southeast
4
Turn right onto Florence Acres Road
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Florence Acres Road
5
Turn straight onto Old Owen Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Owen Road
6
Turn right onto US 2
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 2
7
Take the exit onto WA 522
7.5 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 522
Toward WA 522 West
Use the right lane.
8
Continue on WA 522
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 522
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 405 South: Bellevue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn slight left onto I 405
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 18
Toward Northeast 85th Street, Kirkland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto Northeast 85th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 85th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn right onto 6th Street
449 ft
·
17 sec
·
6th Street
14
Turn left onto 7th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
7th Avenue
15
Continue on 7th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
7th Avenue
16
Continue on 7th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
7th Avenue
17
Turn right onto 1st Street
399 ft
·
11 sec
·
1st Street
18
Arrive at destination
1st Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 5.9 and 26.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
5.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
WA 522 / State Highway 522
Take the exit onto WA 522 / State Highway 522 toward WA 522 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward WA 522 West
6
19.1 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward I 405 South: Bellevue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 405 South: Bellevue
8
24.8 mi into trip
|
~38m 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 straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 18
Toward Northeast 85th Street, Kirkland
5
26 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
7th Avenue
Enter roundabout onto 7th Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
26.3 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
7th Avenue
Enter roundabout onto 7th Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.55 one way
$11.09 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $5.82 | $11.63 |
| premium | $5.77 | $6.02 | $12.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.85 | $11.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.78 | $1.27 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.70 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Morning in Kirkland on Tuesday
Local time
10:04 AM
PDT
Current temp
66°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
25 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
43m 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 on this route, with 72% of the drive taking place on major roadways like State Highway 522 and I-405. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.5 miles along State Highway 522, offering a consistent pace. While primarily highway, the road will transition between different state routes and the interstate, providing a varied but generally fast-paced driving environment. This isn't a winding backroad adventure, but rather a direct path designed for getting you to your destination efficiently.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.5 mi on State Highway 522.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 522 and State Route 522. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.9 miles in near WA 522 / State Highway 522.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 26.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.9 miles (WA 522 / State Highway 522): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Arriving in Kirkland, WA
Full guide →Kirkland is a charming city of 93,000 (2019) in King County, Washington, across from Seattle on the east side of Lake Washington.
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 43m. Total distance: 26.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.5 miles on State Highway 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 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 5.9 miles (WA 522 / State Highway 522): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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