How far is Kirkland, WA from Barberton, WA?

The driving distance from Kirkland, WA to Barberton, WA is about 171.6 miles (276.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.6 miles (223.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 46m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
171.65 mi
03h 23m
Flight
138.62 mi
223.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.62 mi
Kilometers
223.09 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.65 mi
Kilometers
276.24 km
Drive Time
03h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Barberton
Wed, Apr 15, 8:16 AM PDT
Return by in Kirkland
Wed, Apr 15, 11:39 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kirkland
2026-04-15T04:53
Arrive Barberton
Wed, Apr 15, 8:16 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM PDT

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

Leave by
10:14 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kirkland
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Grand Mound
WA

City in Thurston County, Washington, United States

From Kirkland
85.7 mi
01h 41m
To Barberton
85.9 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 mph SW
Destination
50°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2498 ft · 1 min · Northeast 85th Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 405 South: Renton

    1941 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    17.8 mi · 22 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Portland

    1446 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    20.3 mi · 25 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    126.2 mi · 2 hr 23 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 205 South: Salem

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Padden Parkway, Northeast Andresen Road

    1573 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Northeast Padden Parkway

    1097 ft · 23 sec · Northeast Padden Parkway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Northeast Andresen Road

    2532 ft · 50 sec · Northeast Andresen Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Northeast 72nd Avenue

    1699 ft · 34 sec · Northeast 72nd Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Northeast 99th Street

    26 m · 2 sec · Northeast 99th Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northeast 99th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
147 mi · 86%
I 405 South
18.1 mi · 11%
I 205 South
4.24 mi · 2%
7th Avenue
0.54 mi
Northeast Andresen Road
0.48 mi
Northeast 85th Street
0.47 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Keep slight right

126 mi · 02h 23m

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
03h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33 mi
138.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grand Mound
01h 41m from Kirkland
Leave By
10:14 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Kirkland and Showers And Thunderstorms near Barberton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 171.6 miles (276.2 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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?

Grand Mound is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.7 miles from Kirkland and 85.9 miles from Barberton.

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

The direct path is about 138.6 miles (223.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 33 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 10:14 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.71 one way or $63.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Kirkland and Showers And Thunderstorms near Barberton.

Stop Ideas Near Grand Mound

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

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

RAIL

Centralia station

9 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Centennial Station

28 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

68 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

72 mi away
501 South First Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kirkland and Barberton. Straight-line distance: 138.62 mi (223.09 km).

Kirkland

#1 Kirkland

A city in King County, Washington.

Population95,431
Coordinates47.6814900, -122.2087400
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
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#2 Barberton

Barberton is a place in Washington, United States.

Population0
Coordinates45.6931700, -122.5989900
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Start: Kirkland (-122.20874, 47.68149)
End: Barberton (-122.59899, 45.69317)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 276 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.06 gal
22.93 L · about $31.71
Round trip
$63.42
12.12 gal · 45.86 L
Estimated CO2
53.9 kg one way
Round trip: 107.7 kg / 237 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $31.71 $63.42
Mid-grade $5.57 $33.74 $67.47
Premium $5.77 $34.97 $69.94
Diesel $5.47 $33.13 $66.26

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Kirkland and Barberton. The current time is 04:53:08.

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.