How far is Kirkland, WA from Hockinson, WA?
The driving distance from Kirkland, WA to Hockinson, WA is about 174.5 miles (280.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135 miles (217.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 03m 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 31m.
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 Thurston County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kirkland and Hockinson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kirkland and Hockinson.
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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
122.2 mi · 2 hr 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 502 East: Battle Ground
1867 ft · 46 sec
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Continue straight
6.2 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto Southwest 10th Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Southwest 10th Avenue
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Turn left onto Southwest Eaton Boulevard
2596 ft · 57 sec · Southwest Eaton Boulevard
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Continue on Southeast Eaton Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Southeast Eaton Boulevard
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Continue on Northeast 199th Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Northeast 199th Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Northeast Risto Road
1656 ft · 28 sec · Northeast Risto Road
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Turn straight onto Northeast 182nd Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Northeast 182nd Avenue
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Turn right
34 m · 14 sec
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Turn left
103 m · 25 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kirkland and Hockinson.
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
122 mi · 02h 18m
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 Partly Sunny near Hockinson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kirkland to Hockinson?
The road trip is about 174.5 miles (280.9 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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 87.2 miles from Kirkland and 87.3 miles from Hockinson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135 miles (217.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.5 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 9:56 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.24 one way or $64.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kirkland and Partly Sunny near Hockinson.
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 Hockinson. Straight-line distance: 134.94 mi (217.16 km).
#1 Kirkland
A city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 95,431 |
| Coordinates | 47.6814900, -122.2087400 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hockinson
Census designated place
| Population | 4,771 |
| Coordinates | 45.7378900, -122.4870400 |
| Altitude | 94 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hockinson (-122.48704, 45.73789)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 281 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
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 | $32.24 | $64.47 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $34.29 | $68.59 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $35.55 | $71.10 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $33.68 | $67.35 |
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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