How far is Kirkland, WA from Goldendale, WA?
The driving distance from Kirkland, WA to Goldendale, WA is about 212 miles (341.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 144.3 miles (232.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 10m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kirkland and Goldendale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kirkland and Goldendale.
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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
100.5 mi · 1 hr 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima
37.8 mi · 43 min
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Keep slight left
12.3 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 22 East: Toppenish, Buena
1513 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Evergreen Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Evergreen Highway
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Continue on Buena Way
1.2 km · 1 min · Buena Way
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Turn right onto South Elm Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Elm Street
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Continue on Evergreen Highway
48.2 mi · 56 min · Evergreen Highway
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Turn right onto East Broadway Street
1.6 km · 2 min · East Broadway Street
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Turn left onto North Columbus Avenue
860 ft · 29 sec · North Columbus Avenue
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Turn left onto East Allyn Street
74 m · 11 sec · East Allyn Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Allyn Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kirkland and Goldendale.
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
101 mi · 01h 52m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Kirkland and Sunny near Goldendale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kirkland to Goldendale?
The road trip is about 212 miles (341.2 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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?
Ellensburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.9 miles from Kirkland and 106.1 miles from Goldendale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 144.3 miles (232.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.7 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 8:50 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.14 one way or $78.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kirkland and Sunny near Goldendale.
Stop Ideas Near Ellensburg
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 Ellensburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kirkland and Goldendale. Straight-line distance: 144.36 mi (232.33 km).
#1 Kirkland
A city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 95,431 |
| Coordinates | 47.6814900, -122.2087400 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Goldendale
City in Washington state
| Population | 3,669 |
| Coordinates | 45.8206800, -120.8217300 |
| Altitude | 499 |
| Country | United States |
End: Goldendale (-120.82173, 45.82068)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 341 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 38m |
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 | $39.14 | $78.29 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $41.64 | $83.28 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $43.17 | $86.33 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $40.89 | $81.79 |
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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