How far is East Renton Highlands, WA from Kirkland, WA?
The driving distance from East Renton Highlands, WA to Kirkland, WA is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.3 miles (23 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in, and the county seat of, Pend Oreille County, Washington
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Renton Highlands and Kirkland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Renton Highlands and Kirkland.
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Start on 172nd Avenue Southeast
1102 ft · 43 sec · 172nd Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto Southeast 128th Street
2630 ft · 56 sec · Southeast 128th Street
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Turn right onto 164th Avenue Southeast
1.4 km · 2 min · 164th Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto Southeast Renton Issaquah Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Southeast Renton Issaquah Road
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Continue on Northeast Sunset Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · Northeast Sunset Boulevard
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Turn right onto Duvall Avenue Northeast
1.3 km · 1 min · Duvall Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Coal Creek Parkway Southeast
4.1 mi · 9 min · Coal Creek Parkway Southeast
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Take the ramp right toward I 405 North
1329 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
7.3 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Northeast 85th Street, Kirkland
2063 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight left
55 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Northeast 85th Street
1.1 km · 2 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 East Renton Highlands 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 North
Merge slight left
7.32 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving East Renton Highlands and Chance Light Rain near Kirkland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Renton Highlands to Kirkland?
The road trip is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Newport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from East Renton Highlands and 8.5 miles from Kirkland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.3 miles (23 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:32 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.19 one way or $6.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around East Renton Highlands and Chance Light Rain near Kirkland.
Stop Ideas Near Newport
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Tukwila Community Center
Renton City Human Services
Renton City Hall
Renton Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newport.
King Street Station
Tukwila station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Edmonds station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Renton Highlands and Kirkland. Straight-line distance: 14.31 mi (23.03 km).
#1 East Renton Highlands
Census designated place
| Population | 11,140 |
| Coordinates | 47.4848200, -122.1123400 |
| Altitude | 158 |
| 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: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $5.23 | $3.19 | $6.38 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $3.40 | $6.79 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $3.52 | $7.04 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $3.33 | $6.67 |
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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