How far is Kirkland, WA from Anacortes, WA?
The driving distance from Kirkland, WA to Anacortes, WA is about 73.9 miles (119 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.4 miles (97.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kirkland and Anacortes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kirkland and Anacortes.
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Start on 1st Street
122 m · 16 sec · 1st Street
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Turn left onto 7th Avenue
538 ft · 17 sec · 7th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto 7th Avenue
1704 ft · 52 sec · 7th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto 7th Avenue
600 ft · 20 sec · 7th Avenue
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Turn right onto 6th Street
137 m · 14 sec · 6th Street
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Turn left onto Northeast 85th Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Northeast 85th Street
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Take the ramp slight left
2081 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight right
8.4 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British Columbia
2843 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
43.4 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 536 West: Kincaid Street
1195 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto East Kincaid Street
986 ft · 23 sec · East Kincaid Street
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Turn right onto South 3rd Street
1516 ft · 28 sec · South 3rd Street
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Continue on West Division Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West Division Street
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Continue on Memorial Highway
4 mi · 7 min · Memorial Highway
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Take the ramp straight
1738 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight right onto State Route 20
7 mi · 10 min · State Route 20
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Keep slight right to continue on State Route 20 Spur
2.6 mi · 4 min · State Route 20 Spur
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Turn right onto R Avenue
1793 ft · 47 sec · R Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on R Avenue
28 m · 5 sec · R Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on R Avenue
2282 ft · 58 sec · R Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward R Avenue
31 m · 6 sec · R Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto R Avenue
602 ft · 21 sec · R Avenue
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Turn left onto 20th Street
562 ft · 26 sec · 20th Street
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Turn right onto Commercial Avenue
2385 ft · 1 min · Commercial Avenue
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Turn left onto 12th Street
3 m · 1 sec · 12th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 12th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kirkland and Anacortes.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 5 North
Merge slight left
43.4 mi · 00h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kirkland and Chance Light Rain near Anacortes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kirkland to Anacortes?
The road trip is about 73.9 miles (119 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?
Smokey Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.9 miles from Kirkland and 37 miles from Anacortes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.4 miles (97.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 3:12 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.66 one way or $27.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Kirkland and Chance Light Rain near Anacortes.
Stop Ideas Near Smokey Point
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 Smokey Point.
Stanwood station
Everett Station
Skagit Transportation Center
Monroe, Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kirkland and Anacortes. Straight-line distance: 60.37 mi (97.16 km).
#1 Kirkland
A city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 95,431 |
| Coordinates | 47.6814900, -122.2087400 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Anacortes
City in Washington, United States
| Population | 17,715 |
| Coordinates | 48.5126000, -122.6126700 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Anacortes (-122.61267, 48.5126)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 119 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $13.66 | $27.32 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $14.53 | $29.06 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $15.06 | $30.12 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $14.27 | $28.54 |
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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