How far is Kirkland, WA from Arlington, WA?

The driving distance from Kirkland, WA to Arlington, WA is about 43.5 miles (70 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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
43.51 mi
00h 58m
Flight
35.95 mi
57.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.95 mi
Kilometers
57.85 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.51 mi
Kilometers
70.02 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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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 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Thu, Apr 16, 3:42 PM PDT
Return by in Kirkland
Thu, Apr 16, 4:40 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kirkland
2026-04-16T14:44
Arrive Arlington
Thu, Apr 16, 3:42 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:34 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kirkland
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
Everett
WA

The most populous city in Snohomish County, Washington.

From Kirkland
21.7 mi
00h 29m
To Arlington
21.7 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph SSW
Destination
55°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Street

    122 m · 16 sec · 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 7th Avenue

    538 ft · 17 sec · 7th Avenue

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto 7th Avenue

    1704 ft · 52 sec · 7th Avenue

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto 7th Avenue

    600 ft · 20 sec · 7th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    137 m · 14 sec · 6th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Northeast 85th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Northeast 85th Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left

    2081 ft · 55 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British Columbia

    2843 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    25.7 mi · 32 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 530 East: Arlington, Darrington

    940 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto State Highway 530 Northeast

    2.3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 530 Northeast

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    15 m · 1 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout

    1650 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    27 m · 2 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Division Street

    29 m · 3 sec · West Division Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto West Division Street

    599 ft · 18 sec · West Division Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout toward the route

    38 m · 4 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
2 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
26.2 mi · 60%
Northeast 85th Street
12.4 mi · 29%
State Highway 530 Northeast
3.83 mi · 9%
7th Avenue
0.54 mi · 1%
WA 530 East
0.18 mi
West Division Street
0.13 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Merge slight left

25.7 mi · 00h 32m

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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
35.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Everett
00h 29m from Kirkland
Leave By
4:34 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kirkland and Mostly Sunny near Arlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 43.5 miles (70 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Everett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.7 miles from Kirkland and 21.7 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 4:34 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.01 one way or $16.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kirkland and Mostly Sunny near Arlington.

Stop Ideas Near Everett

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

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

RAIL

Everett Station

1 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.
BUS

Monroe, Washington

22 mi away
118 North Lewis St., Suite 112
BUS

Monroe (Eastbound), WA

22 mi away
19746 US Highway 2
RAIL

Edmonds station

23 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kirkland and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 35.95 mi (57.85 km).

Kirkland

#1 Kirkland

A city in King County, Washington.

Population95,431
Coordinates47.6814900, -122.2087400
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Arlington

#2 Arlington

City in northern Snohomish County, Washington, United States

Population21,068
Coordinates48.1987100, -122.1251400
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: Kirkland (-122.20874, 47.68149)
End: Arlington (-122.12514, 48.19871)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.53 gal
5.81 L · about $8.01
Round trip
$16.01
3.06 gal · 11.62 L
Estimated CO2
13.6 kg one way
Round trip: 27.2 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $8.01 $16.01
Mid-grade $5.57 $8.52 $17.04
Premium $5.77 $8.83 $17.66
Diesel $5.47 $8.36 $16.73

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Kirkland and Arlington. The current time is 14:44:41.

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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.