How far is Kirkland, WA from Fairwood, WA?
The driving distance from Kirkland, WA to Fairwood, WA is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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 30m.
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, and the county seat of, Pend Oreille County, Washington
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kirkland and Fairwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kirkland and Fairwood.
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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
2.2 mi · 4 min · Maple Valley Highway
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Turn right onto 140th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi · 4 min · 140th Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto Southeast 171st Place
66 m · 15 sec · Southeast 171st Place
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Turn sharp left onto 139th Place Southeast
96 m · 13 sec · 139th Place Southeast
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Turn right onto Southeast 172nd Street
592 ft · 20 sec · Southeast 172nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southeast 172nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kirkland and Fairwood.
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 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 Sunny near Fairwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kirkland to Fairwood?
The road trip is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Newport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.7 miles from Kirkland and 9.8 miles from Fairwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:28 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.75 one way or $7.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kirkland and Sunny near Fairwood.
Stop Ideas Near Newport
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Tukwila Community Center
Renton City Human Services
Renton City Hall
Renton Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newport.
King Street Station
Tukwila station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Edmonds station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kirkland and Fairwood. Straight-line distance: 16.28 mi (26.2 km).
#1 Kirkland
A city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 95,431 |
| Coordinates | 47.6814900, -122.2087400 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fairwood
Situated in King County at an elevation of approximately 531 feet, this suburban community lies southeast of Renton within the greater Seattle metropolitan area.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.4484300, -122.1573400 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairwood (-122.15734, 47.44843)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $3.75 | $7.50 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $3.95 | $7.89 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $4.12 | $8.25 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $5.03 | $10.06 |
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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