How far is Battle Ground, WA from Kirkland, WA?

The driving distance from Battle Ground, WA to Kirkland, WA is about 169.2 miles (272.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.2 miles (212.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
169.18 mi
02h 53m
Flight
132.21 mi
212.77 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.21 mi
Kilometers
212.77 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.18 mi
Kilometers
272.27 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kirkland
Wed, May 6, 8:59 PM PDT
Return by in Battle Ground
Wed, May 6, 11:52 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Battle Ground
2026-05-06T18:05
Arrive Kirkland
Wed, May 6, 8:59 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:44 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Battle Ground
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Grand Mound
WA

City in Thurston County, Washington, United States

From Battle Ground
84.4 mi
01h 26m
To Kirkland
84.8 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, May 6 5:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
72°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Battle Ground and Kirkland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Battle Ground and Kirkland.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    2.2 mi · 5 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Northeast 219th Street

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Northeast 219th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Seattle

    2968 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    121.6 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    20.7 mi · 26 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 518 West, I 405 North: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Bellevue

    136 m · 11 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Renton, Bellevue

    2062 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    17.4 mi · 22 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Northeast 85th Street, Kirkland

    2063 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    55 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Northeast 85th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Northeast 85th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    137 m · 18 sec · 6th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 7th Avenue

    542 ft · 16 sec · 7th Avenue

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto 7th Avenue

    1699 ft · 49 sec · 7th Avenue

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto 7th Avenue

    588 ft · 19 sec · 7th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    122 m · 11 sec · 1st Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Battle Ground and Kirkland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Seattle
143 mi · 84%
I 405 North
17.8 mi · 11%
Northeast 219th Street
4.28 mi · 3%
East Main Street
2.22 mi · 1%
Northeast 85th Street
1.1 mi · 1%
7th Avenue
0.54 mi
Longest Stretch

Seattle

Merge slight left

122 mi · 02h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37 mi
132.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grand Mound
01h 26m from Battle Ground
Leave By
12:44 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Battle Ground and Sunny near Kirkland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Battle Ground to Kirkland?

The road trip is about 169.2 miles (272.3 km) and usually takes 02h 53m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Grand Mound is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.4 miles from Battle Ground and 84.8 miles from Kirkland.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 132.2 miles (212.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 37 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:44 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.24 one way or $62.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Battle Ground and Sunny near Kirkland.

Stop Ideas Near Grand Mound

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Grand Mound, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grand Mound.

RAIL

Centralia station

9 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Centennial Station

28 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

68 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

72 mi away
501 South First Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Battle Ground and Kirkland. Straight-line distance: 132.21 mi (212.77 km).

Battle Ground

#1 Battle Ground

City in Clark County, Washington

Population21,712
Coordinates45.7809500, -122.5334300
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Kirkland

#2 Kirkland

A city in King County, Washington.

Population95,431
Coordinates47.6814900, -122.2087400
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-122.533429, 45.780906)
End: 1st Street (-122.208447, 47.681494)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 272 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.97 gal
22.6 L · about $31.24
Round trip
$62.48
11.94 gal · 45.2 L
Estimated CO2
53.1 kg one way
Round trip: 106.1 kg / 234 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $31.24 $62.48
Mid-grade $5.57 $33.23 $66.47
Premium $5.77 $34.45 $68.91
Diesel $5.47 $32.64 $65.28

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Washington · May 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Battle Ground and Kirkland. The current time is 18:05:57.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.