How far is Kirkland, WA from Enumclaw, WA?
The driving distance from Kirkland, WA to Enumclaw, WA is about 40.7 miles (65.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kirkland and Enumclaw.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kirkland and Enumclaw.
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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
13 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 169 South, WA 900 West: Renton, Enumclaw
1.2 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto Maple Valley Highway
82 m · 15 sec · Maple Valley Highway
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Continue on Maple Valley Highway
3.9 mi · 7 min · Maple Valley Highway
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Continue on Southeast Renton Maple Valley Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Southeast Renton Maple Valley Road
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Continue on Renton Maple Valley Road Southeast
5.5 mi · 9 min · Renton Maple Valley Road Southeast
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Continue on Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
1.8 mi · 3 min · Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
30 m · 2 sec · Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
2184 ft · 41 sec · Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
32 m · 2 sec · Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
1.4 km · 2 min · Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
31 m · 3 sec · Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
2 mi · 3 min · Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
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Continue on 3rd Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · 3rd Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 3rd Avenue
56 m · 4 sec · 3rd Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto 3rd Avenue
1190 ft · 28 sec · 3rd Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 3rd Avenue
33 m · 2 sec · 3rd Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto 3rd Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · 3rd Avenue
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Continue on Enumclaw-Black Diamond Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Enumclaw-Black Diamond Road
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Continue on 264th Avenue Southeast
2.5 mi · 4 min · 264th Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Porter Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Porter Street
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Turn left onto Washington Avenue
95 m · 13 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto Wells Street
1022 ft · 37 sec · Wells Street
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Turn right
39 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
52 m · 13 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kirkland and Enumclaw.
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.
I 405 South
Merge slight left
13 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Kirkland and Chance Light Rain near Enumclaw.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kirkland to Enumclaw?
The road trip is about 40.7 miles (65.5 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
East Renton Highlands is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from Kirkland and 20.4 miles from Enumclaw.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:16 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.48 one way or $14.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Kirkland and Chance Light Rain near Enumclaw.
Stop Ideas Near East Renton Highlands
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Tukwila Community Center
Auburn Building Permits
City of Auburn
City Hall Saloon & Eatery
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Renton Highlands.
Tukwila station
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Tacoma Dome Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kirkland and Enumclaw. Straight-line distance: 34.5 mi (55.52 km).
#1 Kirkland
A city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 95,431 |
| Coordinates | 47.6814900, -122.2087400 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Enumclaw
City in Washington state, USA
| Population | 12,548 |
| Coordinates | 47.2042700, -121.9915000 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| Country | United States |
End: Enumclaw (-121.9915, 47.20427)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $7.48 | $14.97 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $7.96 | $15.92 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $8.25 | $16.51 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $7.82 | $15.64 |
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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