How far is Kirkland, WA from Bothell West, WA?
The driving distance from Kirkland, WA to Bothell West, WA is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.7 miles (14 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in King County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kirkland and Bothell West.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kirkland and Bothell West.
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Start on 1st Street
122 m · 16 sec · 1st Street
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Turn left onto 7th Avenue
538 ft · 17 sec · 7th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto 7th Avenue
1704 ft · 52 sec · 7th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto 7th Avenue
600 ft · 20 sec · 7th Avenue
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Turn right onto 6th Street
137 m · 14 sec · 6th Street
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Turn left onto Northeast 85th Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Northeast 85th Street
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Take the ramp slight left
2081 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight right
6.9 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 527 North: Bothell, Mill Creek
1410 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 527 South: Bothell
66 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Bothell-Everett Highway
1801 ft · 44 sec · Bothell-Everett Highway
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Turn right onto 228th Street Southeast
1 mi · 2 min · 228th Street Southeast
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Turn right onto 4th Avenue West
1.4 km · 2 min · 4th Avenue West
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Turn left onto 214th Street Southwest
154 m · 14 sec · 214th Street Southwest
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Continue on Damson Road
125 m · 13 sec · Damson Road
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Turn right onto 213th Street Southwest
82 m · 12 sec · 213th Street Southwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 213th Street Southwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kirkland and Bothell West.
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.
Northeast 85th Street
Keep slight right
6.94 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Kirkland and Mostly Sunny near Bothell West.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kirkland to Bothell West?
The road trip is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Woodinville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Kirkland and 6.3 miles from Bothell West.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.7 miles (14 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:48 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.39 one way or $4.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kirkland and Mostly Sunny near Bothell West.
Stop Ideas Near Woodinville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Woodinville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kirkland and Bothell West. Straight-line distance: 8.68 mi (13.97 km).
#1 Kirkland
A city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 95,431 |
| Coordinates | 47.6814900, -122.2087400 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bothell West
This Snohomish County locale is characterized by its position within the broader Seattle metropolitan area, nestled along the Sammamish River.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.8052700, -122.2406400 |
| Altitude | - |
| Country | United States |
End: Bothell West (-122.24064, 47.80527)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.44 | $2.39 | $4.78 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $2.52 | $5.03 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $2.63 | $5.26 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $3.21 | $6.42 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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