How far is Kirkland, WA from East Wenatchee, WA?
The driving distance from Kirkland, WA to East Wenatchee, WA is about 150.4 miles (242 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.2 miles (146.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 13m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 03h 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Kittitas County, Washington, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kirkland and East Wenatchee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kirkland and East Wenatchee.
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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
2498 ft · 1 min · Northeast 85th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 405 South: Renton
1941 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Spokane, Seattle
2527 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Spokane
2797 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
75.8 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Cle Elum, Leavenworth
1101 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto Sunset Highway
2128 ft · 34 sec · Sunset Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right
642 ft · 10 sec
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Take the exit slight right
9.8 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
35.2 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit right toward US 2
14.8 mi · 20 min · US 2
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US2, US97
40 m · 6 sec
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Exit the rotary
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Sunset Highway
3.7 mi · 7 min · Sunset Highway
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Turn left onto 9th Street
131 m · 11 sec · 9th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 9th Street Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kirkland and East Wenatchee.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 90 East
Merge slight left
75.8 mi · 01h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Kirkland and Partly Sunny near East Wenatchee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kirkland to East Wenatchee?
The road trip is about 150.4 miles (242 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?
Roslyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.1 miles from Kirkland and 75.3 miles from East Wenatchee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.2 miles (146.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.2 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 10:46 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.73 one way or $55.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Kirkland and Partly Sunny near East Wenatchee.
Stop Ideas Near Roslyn
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 Roslyn.
Leavenworth, Washington
Leavenworth
Columbia Station
Stevens Pass, Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kirkland and East Wenatchee. Straight-line distance: 91.2 mi (146.77 km).
#1 Kirkland
A city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 95,431 |
| Coordinates | 47.6814900, -122.2087400 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Wenatchee
City in Douglas County, Washington, United States
| Population | 14,012 |
| Coordinates | 47.4156800, -120.2931300 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Wenatchee (-120.29313, 47.41568)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 242 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $5.23 | $27.73 | $55.47 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $29.51 | $59.01 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $30.59 | $61.17 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $28.98 | $57.95 |
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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