How far is Fairwood, WA from Kirkland, WA?

The driving distance from Fairwood, WA to Kirkland, WA is about 286.9 miles (461.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 222.8 miles (358.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
286.97 mi
04h 40m
Flight
222.74 mi
358.46 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
222.74 mi
Kilometers
358.46 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
286.97 mi
Kilometers
461.83 km
Drive Time
04h 40m

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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 04h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kirkland
Fri, Apr 17, 11:15 AM PDT
Return by in Fairwood
Fri, Apr 17, 3:55 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairwood
2026-04-17T06:35
Arrive Kirkland
Fri, Apr 17, 11:15 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:40 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairwood
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
George
WA

City in Washington, USA

From Fairwood
143.9 mi
02h 20m
To Kirkland
143.1 mi
02h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    116 m · 30 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Bellwood Drive

    674 ft · 31 sec · West Bellwood Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Hastings Road

    3272 ft · 1 min · West Hastings Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Division Street

    7.6 mi · 17 min · North Division Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North Browne Street

    2594 ft · 1 min · North Browne Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    3 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    211 mi · 3 hr 50 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405: Renton, Everett

    1138 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

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

    2439 ft · 59 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

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

    2063 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    55 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Northeast 85th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Northeast 85th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    137 m · 18 sec · 6th Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 7th Avenue

    542 ft · 16 sec · 7th Avenue

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto 7th Avenue

    1699 ft · 51 sec · 7th Avenue

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto 7th Avenue

    588 ft · 19 sec · 7th Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    122 m · 11 sec · 1st Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairwood 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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Browne Street
271 mi · 94%
North Division Street
7.64 mi · 3%
I 405 North
6.76 mi · 2%
Northeast 85th Street
1.1 mi
West Hastings Road
0.62 mi
7th Avenue
0.54 mi
Longest Stretch

North Browne Street

Keep slight left

211 mi · 03h 50m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64.1 mi
222.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
George
02h 20m from Fairwood
Leave By
7:40 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fairwood and Partly Sunny near Kirkland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fairwood to Kirkland?

The road trip is about 286.9 miles (461.8 km) and usually takes 04h 40m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

George is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.9 miles from Fairwood and 143.1 miles from Kirkland.

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

The direct path is about 222.8 miles (358.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.01 one way or $106.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fairwood and Partly Sunny near Kirkland.

Stop Ideas Near George

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around George, 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 George.

BUS

Quincy, Washington

18 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Ephrata, WA

34 mi away
1352 Basin Street SW
RAIL

Ephrata

36 mi away
24 Alder St NW
BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

46 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairwood and Kirkland. Straight-line distance: 222.74 mi (358.46 km).

Fairwood

#1 Fairwood

Census designated place in King County, Washington

Population7,905
Coordinates47.7668400, -117.4174400
Altitude553
CountryUnited States
Kirkland

#2 Kirkland

A city in King County, Washington.

Population95,431
Coordinates47.6814900, -122.2087400
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: (-117.417445, 47.766761)
End: 1st Street (-122.208447, 47.681494)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 462 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.13 gal
38.33 L · about $53.01
Round trip
$106.02
20.26 gal · 76.66 L
Estimated CO2
90 kg one way
Round trip: 180.1 kg / 397 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $53.01 $106.02
Mid-grade $5.57 $56.39 $112.79
Premium $5.77 $58.46 $116.92
Diesel $5.47 $55.38 $110.76

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairwood and Kirkland. The current time is 06:35:54.

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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.