How far is Kirkland, WA from Bothell, WA?

The driving distance from Kirkland, WA to Bothell, WA is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.6 miles (9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.56 mi
00h 14m
Flight
5.59 mi
8.99 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.59 mi
Kilometers
8.99 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.56 mi
Kilometers
13.77 km
Drive Time
00h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bothell
Sun, Apr 12, 10:51 PM PDT
Return by in Kirkland
Sun, Apr 12, 11:06 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kirkland
2026-04-12T22:36
Arrive Bothell
Sun, Apr 12, 10:51 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:15 AM to 7:15 PM PDT

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

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

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
Kingsgate
WA

Census designated place

From Kirkland
4.3 mi
00h 07m
To Bothell
4.3 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
45°F
Sunday Night

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 522: Bothell, Woodinville

    1 mi · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 522 West: Bothell

    651 ft · 11 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 101st Avenue Northeast

    1015 ft · 53 sec · 101st Avenue Northeast

  14. 14

    Turn right

    30 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
174.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northeast 85th Street
5.19 mi · 61%
WA 522
1.05 mi · 12%
7th Avenue
0.54 mi · 6%
101st Avenue Northeast
0.19 mi · 2%
WA 522 West
0.12 mi · 1%
6th Street
0.09 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Northeast 85th Street

Keep slight right

3.04 mi · 00h 04m

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 14m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
5.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kingsgate
00h 07m from Kirkland
Leave By
8:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Kirkland and Chance Light Rain near Bothell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?

Kingsgate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.3 miles from Kirkland and 4.3 miles from Bothell.

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

The direct path is about 5.6 miles (9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 8:00 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.57 one way or $3.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Kirkland and Chance Light Rain near Bothell.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kirkland and Bothell. Straight-line distance: 5.59 mi (8.99 km).

Kirkland

#1 Kirkland

A city in King County, Washington.

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

#2 Bothell

A city in King County, Washington.

Population47,524
Coordinates47.7623200, -122.2054000
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Start: Kirkland (-122.20874, 47.68149)
End: Bothell (-122.2054, 47.76232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.3 gal
1.14 L · about $1.57
Round trip
$3.14
0.6 gal · 2.28 L
Estimated CO2
2.7 kg one way
Round trip: 5.3 kg / 12 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $1.57 $3.14
Mid-grade $5.57 $1.67 $3.34
Premium $5.77 $1.73 $3.46
Diesel $5.47 $1.64 $3.28

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Kirkland and Bothell. The current time is 22:36:49.

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.