How far is Kirkland, WA from Cheney, WA?

The driving distance from Kirkland, WA to Cheney, WA is about 266.7 miles (429.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 216.3 miles (348.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
266.67 mi
04h 59m
Flight
216.3 mi
348.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
216.3 mi
Kilometers
348.1 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
266.67 mi
Kilometers
429.16 km
Drive Time
04h 59m

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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 04h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cheney
Mon, Apr 13, 3:41 AM PDT
Return by in Kirkland
Mon, Apr 13, 8:40 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kirkland
2026-04-12T22:41
Arrive Cheney
Mon, Apr 13, 3:41 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:00 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
George
WA

City in Washington, USA

From Kirkland
133 mi
02h 29m
To Cheney
133.6 mi
02h 29m

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
63°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Spokane, Seattle

    2527 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Spokane

    2797 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    247 mi · 4 hr 29 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 904 East, Tyler Cheney Highway: Tyler, Cheney

    1560 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Lt. Col. Michael P. Anderson Memorial Highway

    9 mi · 13 min · Lt. Col. Michael P. Anderson Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on West 1st Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · West 1st Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto College Avenue

    43 m · 10 sec · College Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left

    45 m · 11 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
247 mi · 93%
Lt. Col. Michael P. Anderson Memorial Highway
8.98 mi · 3%
I 405 South
6.32 mi · 2%
West 1st Street
1.87 mi · 1%
7th Avenue
0.54 mi
I 90
0.48 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Merge slight left

247 mi · 04h 29m

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
04h 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.4 mi
216.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
George
02h 29m from Kirkland
Leave By
7:00 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Kirkland and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cheney.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 266.7 miles (429.2 km) and usually takes 04h 59m 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?

George is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133 miles from Kirkland and 133.6 miles from Cheney.

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

The direct path is about 216.3 miles (348.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.4 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 7:00 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.24 one way or $98.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Kirkland and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cheney.

Stop Ideas Near George

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

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

BUS

Quincy, Washington

18 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Ephrata, WA

34 mi away
1352 Basin Street SW
RAIL

Ephrata

36 mi away
24 Alder St NW
BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

46 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kirkland and Cheney. Straight-line distance: 216.3 mi (348.1 km).

Kirkland

#1 Kirkland

A city in King County, Washington.

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

#2 Cheney

City in the U.

Population12,930
Coordinates47.4873900, -117.5757600
Altitude717
CountryUnited States
Start: Kirkland (-122.20874, 47.68149)
End: Cheney (-117.57576, 47.48739)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 429 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.41 gal
35.62 L · about $49.24
Round trip
$98.49
18.82 gal · 71.24 L
Estimated CO2
83.6 kg one way
Round trip: 167.3 kg / 369 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $49.24 $98.49
Mid-grade $5.57 $52.39 $104.77
Premium $5.77 $54.31 $108.61
Diesel $5.47 $51.44 $102.89

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 Cheney. The current time is 22:41:10.

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.