How far is Kirkland, WA from Hazel Dell, WA?
The driving distance from Kirkland, WA to Hazel Dell, WA is about 170.4 miles (274.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 140.6 miles (226.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 43m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 21m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Thurston County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kirkland and Hazel Dell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kirkland and Hazel Dell.
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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
17.8 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Portland
1446 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
20.3 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight right
126.2 mi · 2 hr 23 min
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Keep slight left
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Northeast 78th Street
1937 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight left
122 m · 12 sec
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Continue on Northeast 78th Street
135 m · 16 sec · Northeast 78th Street
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Turn right onto Northeast Highway 99
2606 ft · 1 min · Northeast Highway 99
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Turn left onto Northeast 68th Street
42 m · 3 sec · Northeast 68th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northeast 68th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kirkland and Hazel Dell.
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 5 South
Keep slight right
126 mi · 02h 23m
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.
Sunny leaving Kirkland and Sunny near Hazel Dell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kirkland to Hazel Dell?
The road trip is about 170.4 miles (274.2 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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?
Grand Mound is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.1 miles from Kirkland and 85.3 miles from Hazel Dell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 140.6 miles (226.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.8 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 10:16 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.66 one way or $65.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kirkland and Sunny near Hazel Dell.
Stop Ideas Near Grand Mound
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 Grand Mound.
Centralia station
Centennial Station
Tacoma Dome Station
Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kirkland and Hazel Dell. Straight-line distance: 140.54 mi (226.17 km).
#1 Kirkland
A city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 95,431 |
| Coordinates | 47.6814900, -122.2087400 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hazel Dell
Situated just north of the Vancouver city limits in Clark County, this unincorporated community lies at an approximate elevation of 210 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 45.6715100, -122.6628800 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hazel Dell (-122.66288, 45.67151)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 274 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
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 | $32.66 | $65.33 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $34.37 | $68.74 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $35.92 | $71.84 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $43.82 | $87.65 |
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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