How far is Kirkland, WA from Bellevue, WA?

The driving distance from Kirkland, WA to Bellevue, WA is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.9 miles (7.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
6.57 mi
00h 12m
Flight
4.93 mi
7.93 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.93 mi
Kilometers
7.93 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.57 mi
Kilometers
10.58 km
Drive Time
00h 12m

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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 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellevue
Fri, Apr 17, 11:14 AM PDT
Return by in Kirkland
Fri, Apr 17, 11:27 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kirkland
2026-04-17T11:01
Arrive Bellevue
Fri, Apr 17, 11:14 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:13 AM to 7:13 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:04 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Kirkland
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Yarrow Point
WA

Town of the United States

From Kirkland
3.3 mi
00h 06m
To Bellevue
3.3 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph SSW
Destination
58°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Northeast 4th Street

    1025 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Northeast 4th Street

    1765 ft · 1 min · Northeast 4th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 108th Avenue Northeast

    1343 ft · 33 sec · 108th Avenue Northeast

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1146 ft · 36 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    14 m · 3 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
212.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 405 South
4.39 mi · 67%
7th Avenue
0.54 mi · 8%
Northeast 4th Street
0.53 mi · 8%
Northeast 85th Street
0.47 mi · 7%
108th Avenue Northeast
0.25 mi · 4%
Main Street
0.22 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 405 South

Merge slight left

4.02 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 12m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.7 mi
4.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yarrow Point
00h 06m from Kirkland
Leave By
8:04 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Kirkland and Partly Sunny near Bellevue.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?

Yarrow Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.3 miles from Kirkland and 3.3 miles from Bellevue.

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

The direct path is about 4.9 miles (7.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 8:04 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.20 one way or $2.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Yarrow Point

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Yarrow Point and the surrounding midpoint area.
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 11.7 mi away

Tukwila Community Center

Tukwila , WA
12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168
Rating 4.5/5 633 reviews City park,Community center
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 12.1 mi away

Renton City Human Services

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Social services organization
Renton City Hall
Meeting point 12.1 mi away

Renton City Hall

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 2.1/5 14 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.1 mi away

Renton Police Department

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 2.8/5 25 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Yarrow Point.

RAIL

King Street Station

10 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

11 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

Tukwila station

21 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

Edmonds station

22 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kirkland and Bellevue. Straight-line distance: 4.93 mi (7.93 km).

Kirkland

#1 Kirkland

A city in King County, Washington.

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

#2 Bellevue

The most populous city in Washington.

Population148,073
Coordinates47.6103800, -122.2006800
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: 1st Street (-122.208447, 47.681494)
End: (-122.20084, 47.610293)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 11 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.23 gal
0.88 L · about $1.20
Round trip
$2.41
0.46 gal · 1.76 L
Estimated CO2
2 kg one way
Round trip: 4.1 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $1.20 $2.41
Mid-grade $5.57 $1.28 $2.56
Premium $5.77 $1.33 $2.65
Diesel $5.47 $1.26 $2.51

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 Kirkland and Bellevue. The current time is 11:01:11.

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.