How far is Eatonville, WA from Kirkland, WA?

The driving distance from Eatonville, WA to Kirkland, WA is about 63.5 miles (102.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.3 miles (90.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
63.53 mi
01h 31m
Flight
56.32 mi
90.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.32 mi
Kilometers
90.64 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.53 mi
Kilometers
102.24 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kirkland
Sun, Apr 19, 2:46 AM PDT
Return by in Eatonville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:18 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eatonville
2026-04-19T01:15
Arrive Kirkland
Sun, Apr 19, 2:46 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:26 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eatonville
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
Pacific
WA

Human settlement in Washington, United States of America

From Eatonville
31.7 mi
00h 45m
To Kirkland
31.8 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph SSW
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eatonville and Kirkland.

  1. 1

    Start on Mashell Avenue North

    1336 ft · 48 sec · Mashell Avenue North

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lynch Creek Road East

    85 m · 17 sec · Lynch Creek Road East

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue North

    3156 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue North

  4. 4

    Continue on Meridian Avenue East

    16.1 mi · 23 min · Meridian Avenue East

  5. 5

    Continue on Meridian East

    1.1 km · 1 min · Meridian East

  6. 6

    Continue on Meridian Avenue East

    4 mi · 8 min · Meridian Avenue East

  7. 7

    Continue on Meridian East

    1.6 km · 2 min · Meridian East

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward WA 512 East, WA 161 North: Seattle

    3 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on WA 167 North, WA 410 East: Seattle, Yakima

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    19.7 mi · 25 min · Valley Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405 North: Bellevue

    1.3 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    14.8 mi · 19 min

  13. 13

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

    2063 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    55 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Northeast 85th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Northeast 85th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    137 m · 18 sec · 6th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 7th Avenue

    542 ft · 16 sec · 7th Avenue

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto 7th Avenue

    1699 ft · 51 sec · 7th Avenue

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto 7th Avenue

    588 ft · 19 sec · 7th Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    122 m · 11 sec · 1st Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Meridian Avenue East
20.1 mi · 32%
Valley Freeway
19.7 mi · 31%
I 405 North
15.6 mi · 25%
WA 512 East
3 mi · 5%
Meridian East
1.69 mi · 3%
Northeast 85th Street
1.1 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Valley Freeway

Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

19.7 mi · 00h 25m

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
01h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
56.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pacific
00h 45m from Eatonville
Leave By
3:26 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Eatonville 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 Eatonville to Kirkland?

The road trip is about 63.5 miles (102.2 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Pacific is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.7 miles from Eatonville and 31.8 miles from Kirkland.

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

The direct path is about 56.3 miles (90.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 3:26 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.72 one way or $23.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Eatonville and Chance Light Rain near Kirkland.

Stop Ideas Near Pacific

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Pacific and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Food stop 8.4 mi away

Old City Hall Tacoma

Tacoma , WA
625 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA 98402
Rating 4.8/5 5 reviews Coworking space,Restaurant,Retail space rental agency
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 13 mi away

City Hall Park

Normandy Park , WA
801 SW 174th St, Normandy Park, WA 98166
Rating 4.6/5 78 reviews Tourist attraction,Playground,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 3.3 mi away

Auburn Building Permits

Auburn , WA
25 W Main St, Auburn, WA 98001
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Professional services
City of Normandy Park City Hall
Meeting point 13 mi away

City of Normandy Park City Hall

Normandy Park , WA
801 SW 174th St, Normandy Park, WA 98166
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pacific.

RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

13 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

22 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

King Street Station

38 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

40 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eatonville and Kirkland. Straight-line distance: 56.32 mi (90.64 km).

Eatonville

#1 Eatonville

Town of the United States

Population3,026
Coordinates46.8673300, -122.2665000
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Kirkland

#2 Kirkland

A city in King County, Washington.

Population95,431
Coordinates47.6814900, -122.2087400
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: Mashell Avenue South (-122.266725, 46.867332)
End: 1st Street (-122.208447, 47.681494)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.24 gal
8.49 L · about $11.72
Round trip
$23.44
4.48 gal · 16.98 L
Estimated CO2
19.9 kg one way
Round trip: 39.8 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $11.72 $23.44
Mid-grade $5.57 $12.47 $24.94
Premium $5.77 $12.93 $25.85
Diesel $5.47 $12.25 $24.49

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Eatonville and Kirkland. The current time is 01:15:12.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.