How far is Esperance, WA from Kirkland, WA?
The driving distance from Esperance, WA to Kirkland, WA is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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 28m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Esperance and Kirkland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Esperance and Kirkland.
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Start on Edmonds Way
1.2 mi · 2 min · Edmonds Way
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Turn straight onto North 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way
2133 ft · 49 sec · North 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way
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Continue on Northeast 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way
1.2 km · 1 min · Northeast 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way
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Continue on Ballinger Way Northeast
2.4 mi · 6 min · Ballinger Way Northeast
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Turn left onto Bothell Way Northeast
1955 ft · 47 sec · Bothell Way Northeast
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Continue on Northeast Bothell Way
1.6 km · 2 min · Northeast Bothell Way
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Turn right onto 68th Avenue Northeast
2425 ft · 1 min · 68th Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto Northeast 170th Street
2277 ft · 56 sec · Northeast 170th Street
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Continue on Simonds Road Northeast
2.2 mi · 5 min · Simonds Road Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 100th Avenue Northeast
1.5 mi · 3 min · 100th Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Northeast 120th Place
795 ft · 18 sec · Northeast 120th Place
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Continue on 98th Avenue Northeast
1.5 km · 2 min · 98th Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Market Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Market Street
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Turn left onto 10th Avenue
94 m · 12 sec · 10th Avenue
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Turn right onto 1st Street
159 m · 14 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 Esperance 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.
Ballinger Way Northeast
Continue on Ballinger Way Northeast
2.44 mi · 00h 06m
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 Cloudy leaving Esperance 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 Esperance to Kirkland?
The road trip is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Kenmore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.4 miles from Esperance and 12.8 miles from Kirkland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 $3.56 one way or $7.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Esperance and Chance Light Rain near Kirkland.
Stop Ideas Near Kenmore
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kenmore.
Edmonds station
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King Street Station
Monroe, Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Esperance and Kirkland. Straight-line distance: 10.08 mi (16.22 km).
#1 Esperance
Esperance is a place in Washington, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.7889900, -122.3554100 |
| Altitude | 115 |
| 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: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $3.56 | $7.12 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $3.79 | $7.57 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $3.92 | $7.85 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $3.72 | $7.44 |
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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