How far is Kirkland, WA from Blaine, WA?

The driving distance from Kirkland, WA to Blaine, WA is about 107.1 miles (172.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94 miles (151.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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
107.08 mi
02h 09m
Flight
93.98 mi
151.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.98 mi
Kilometers
151.24 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.08 mi
Kilometers
172.33 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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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 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blaine
Sat, Apr 18, 2:08 AM PDT
Return by in Kirkland
Sat, Apr 18, 4:17 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kirkland
2026-04-17T23:58
Arrive Blaine
Sat, Apr 18, 2:08 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM PDT

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

Leave by
2:10 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
Mount Vernon
WA

City in Skagit County, Washington, United States

From Kirkland
53.5 mi
01h 04m
To Blaine
53.6 mi
01h 04m

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
54°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    92.2 mi · 1 hr 47 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 543 North: H Street – Truck Customs

    1.1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto H Street

    2921 ft · 2 min · H Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · H Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
92.7 mi · 87%
Northeast 85th Street
12.4 mi · 12%
WA 543 North
0.67 mi · 1%
H Street
0.55 mi · 1%
7th Avenue
0.54 mi · 1%
6th Street
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Merge slight left

92.2 mi · 01h 47m

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
02h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
94 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Vernon
01h 04m from Kirkland
Leave By
2:10 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Kirkland and Partly Sunny near Blaine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 107.1 miles (172.3 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

Mount Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.5 miles from Kirkland and 53.6 miles from Blaine.

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

The direct path is about 94 miles (151.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:10 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.78 one way or $39.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mount Vernon

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

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

RAIL

Skagit Transportation Center

2 mi away
105 East Kincaid St.
RAIL

Stanwood station

20 mi away
27111 Florence Way
RAIL

Bellingham station

36 mi away
401 Harris Avenue
RAIL

Everett Station

50 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kirkland and Blaine. Straight-line distance: 93.98 mi (151.24 km).

Kirkland

#1 Kirkland

A city in King County, Washington.

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

#2 Blaine

City in Whatcom County, Washington, United States

Population5,638
Coordinates48.9937200, -122.7471200
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: Kirkland (-122.20874, 47.68149)
End: Blaine (-122.74712, 48.99372)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 172 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.78 gal
14.3 L · about $19.78
Round trip
$39.56
7.56 gal · 28.6 L
Estimated CO2
33.6 kg one way
Round trip: 67.2 kg / 148 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $19.78 $39.56
Mid-grade $5.57 $21.04 $42.09
Premium $5.77 $21.81 $43.63
Diesel $5.47 $20.67 $41.33

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Kirkland and Blaine. The current time is 23:58:14.

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.