How far is Bothell West, WA from Kirkland, WA?
The driving distance from Bothell West, WA to Kirkland, WA is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.7 miles (14 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in King County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bothell West and Kirkland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bothell West and Kirkland.
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Start on 213th Street Southwest
82 m · 17 sec · 213th Street Southwest
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Turn left onto Damson Road
81 m · 7 sec · Damson Road
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Continue on Damson Road
44 m · 4 sec · Damson Road
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Continue on 214th Street Southwest
154 m · 14 sec · 214th Street Southwest
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Turn right onto 4th Avenue West
1.4 km · 2 min · 4th Avenue West
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 228th Street Southwest
1 mi · 2 min · 228th Street Southwest
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Turn left onto Bothell-Everett Highway
905 ft · 25 sec · Bothell-Everett Highway
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Take the ramp straight toward I 405 South: Bellevue
2043 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
7.8 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Northeast 85th Street, Kirkland
2401 ft · 59 sec
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Turn right onto Northeast 85th Street
2683 ft · 1 min · Northeast 85th Street
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Turn right onto 6th Street
137 m · 18 sec · 6th Street
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Turn left onto 7th Avenue
542 ft · 16 sec · 7th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto 7th Avenue
1699 ft · 51 sec · 7th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto 7th Avenue
588 ft · 19 sec · 7th Avenue
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Turn right onto 1st Street
122 m · 11 sec · 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bothell West and Kirkland.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 405 South
Merge slight left
7.8 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bothell West and Mostly Sunny near Kirkland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bothell West to Kirkland?
The road trip is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km) and usually takes 00h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Woodinville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from Bothell West and 6.1 miles from Kirkland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.7 miles (14 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.34 one way or $4.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bothell West and Mostly Sunny near Kirkland.
Stop Ideas Near Woodinville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bothell West and Kirkland. Straight-line distance: 8.68 mi (13.97 km).
#1 Bothell West
This Snohomish County locale is characterized by its position within the broader Seattle metropolitan area, nestled along the Sammamish River.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.8052700, -122.2406400 |
| Altitude | - |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kirkland
A city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 95,431 |
| Coordinates | 47.6814900, -122.2087400 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
End: 1st Street (-122.208447, 47.681494)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.44 | $2.34 | $4.67 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $2.46 | $4.92 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $2.57 | $5.14 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $3.14 | $6.27 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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