How far is Kirkland, WA from Everett, WA?

The driving distance from Kirkland, WA to Everett, WA is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.76 mi
00h 32m
Flight
20.55 mi
33.08 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.55 mi
Kilometers
33.08 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.76 mi
Kilometers
39.84 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Everett
Wed, Apr 22, 7:42 PM PDT
Return by in Kirkland
Wed, Apr 22, 8:15 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kirkland
2026-04-22T19:10
Arrive Everett
Wed, Apr 22, 7:42 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:24 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
Alderwood Manor
WA

Census designated place

From Kirkland
12.3 mi
00h 16m
To Everett
12.4 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SSW
Destination
57°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British Columbia

    2843 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    9.1 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Everett City Center, Naval Station, Port of Everett

    1419 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Broadway

    1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Broadway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Broadway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Hewitt Avenue

    39 m · 3 sec · Hewitt Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hewitt Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northeast 85th Street
12.4 mi · 50%
I 5 North
9.61 mi · 39%
Broadway
1.57 mi · 6%
7th Avenue
0.54 mi · 2%
Everett City Center
0.27 mi · 1%
6th Street
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Merge slight left

9.07 mi · 00h 11m

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 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
20.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alderwood Manor
00h 16m from Kirkland
Leave By
7:24 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Kirkland and Light Rain Likely near Everett.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

Alderwood Manor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.3 miles from Kirkland and 12.4 miles from Everett.

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

The direct path is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:24 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.55 one way or $9.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Kirkland and Light Rain Likely near Everett.

Stop Ideas Near Alderwood Manor

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

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

RAIL

Edmonds station

8 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Everett Station

18 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.
BUS

Monroe, Washington

24 mi away
118 North Lewis St., Suite 112
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

24 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kirkland and Everett. Straight-line distance: 20.55 mi (33.08 km).

Kirkland

#1 Kirkland

A city in King County, Washington.

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

#2 Everett

The most populous city in Snohomish County, Washington.

Population112,482
Coordinates47.9789800, -122.2020800
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: 1st Street (-122.208447, 47.681494)
End: Hewitt Avenue (-122.202074, 47.979227)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.87 gal
3.31 L · about $4.55
Round trip
$9.11
1.74 gal · 6.62 L
Estimated CO2
7.7 kg one way
Round trip: 15.5 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $4.55 $9.11
Mid-grade $5.57 $4.84 $9.69
Premium $5.77 $5.02 $10.04
Diesel $5.47 $4.76 $9.51

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Kirkland and Everett. The current time is 19:10:17.

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.