How far is Kirkland, WA from Granite Falls, WA?

The driving distance from Kirkland, WA to Granite Falls, WA is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30 miles (48.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
35.74 mi
00h 57m
Flight
29.95 mi
48.2 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.95 mi
Kilometers
48.2 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.74 mi
Kilometers
57.52 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Granite Falls
Sun, Apr 19, 4:20 AM PDT
Return by in Kirkland
Sun, Apr 19, 5:18 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kirkland
2026-04-19T03:23
Arrive Granite Falls
Sun, Apr 19, 4:20 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:36 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kirkland
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Snohomish
WA

City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States

From Kirkland
17.8 mi
00h 28m
To Granite Falls
17.9 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph N
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kirkland and Granite Falls.

  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

    3 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 522: Bothell, Woodinville

    1 mi · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on WA 522 East: Woodinville

    1440 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 9 North: Snohomish, Arlington

    1428 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto State Route 9

    5.7 mi · 10 min · State Route 9

  15. 15

    Continue on State Route 9

    5.3 mi · 8 min · State Route 9

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 9

    25 m · 2 sec · State Route 9

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 9

    2.8 mi · 4 min · State Route 9

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 9

    30 m · 2 sec · State Route 9

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 9

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Route 9

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 9

    35 m · 2 sec · State Route 9

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 9

    573 ft · 12 sec · State Route 9

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 9

    31 m · 2 sec · State Route 9

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 9

    1.6 mi · 2 min · State Route 9

  24. 24

    Continue on State Route 92

    2964 ft · 1 min · State Route 92

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 92

    26 m · 5 sec · State Route 92

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 92

    1.4 km · 2 min · State Route 92

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 92

    31 m · 6 sec · State Route 92

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 92

    5.8 mi · 8 min · State Route 92

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Stanley Street

    39 m · 7 sec · West Stanley Street

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto West Stanley Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · West Stanley Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto North Granite Avenue

    69 m · 10 sec · North Granite Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn right

    45 m · 11 sec

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
33 steps
22 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
21
2 merges, 19 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
92.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 9
17.6 mi · 49%
State Route 92
7.24 mi · 20%
Northeast 85th Street
5.19 mi · 15%
WA 522 East
2.63 mi · 7%
WA 522
1.05 mi · 3%
West Stanley Street
0.99 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

State Route 92

Exit the roundabout onto State Route 92

5.76 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
30 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Snohomish
00h 28m from Kirkland
Leave By
4:36 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Kirkland and Light Rain Likely near Granite Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kirkland to Granite Falls?

The road trip is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Snohomish is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Kirkland and 17.9 miles from Granite Falls.

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

The direct path is about 30 miles (48.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.59 one way or $13.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Kirkland and Light Rain Likely near Granite Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Snohomish

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

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

RAIL

Everett Station

11 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.
BUS

Monroe, Washington

11 mi away
118 North Lewis St., Suite 112
BUS

Monroe (Eastbound), WA

12 mi away
19746 US Highway 2
RAIL

Edmonds station

24 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kirkland and Granite Falls. Straight-line distance: 29.95 mi (48.2 km).

Kirkland

#1 Kirkland

A city in King County, Washington.

Population95,431
Coordinates47.6814900, -122.2087400
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
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#2 Granite Falls

City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States

Population3,493
Coordinates48.0839900, -121.9687400
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Start: Kirkland (-122.20874, 47.68149)
End: Granite Falls (-121.96874, 48.08399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.26 gal
4.77 L · about $6.59
Round trip
$13.19
2.52 gal · 9.54 L
Estimated CO2
11.2 kg one way
Round trip: 22.4 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $6.59 $13.19
Mid-grade $5.57 $7.01 $14.03
Premium $5.77 $7.27 $14.54
Diesel $5.47 $6.89 $13.78

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Kirkland and Granite Falls. The current time is 03:23:42.

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.