How far is Kirkland, WA from Kenmore, WA?
The driving distance from Kirkland, WA to Kenmore, WA is about 7 miles (11.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.5 miles (8.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kirkland and Kenmore.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kirkland and Kenmore.
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Start on 1st Street
63 m · 11 sec · 1st Street
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Turn left onto 9th Avenue
86 m · 12 sec · 9th Avenue
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Turn right onto Market Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Market Street
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Continue on 98th Avenue Northeast
1.5 km · 2 min · 98th Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Northeast 120th Place
795 ft · 16 sec · Northeast 120th Place
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Continue on 100th Avenue Northeast
1.5 mi · 3 min · 100th Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto Simonds Road Northeast
2.2 mi · 5 min · Simonds Road Northeast
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Continue on Northeast 170th Street
2277 ft · 60 sec · Northeast 170th Street
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Turn right onto 68th Avenue Northeast
2422 ft · 1 min · 68th Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto Northeast Bothell Way
1443 ft · 35 sec · Northeast Bothell Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northeast Bothell Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kirkland and Kenmore.
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.
Simonds Road Northeast
Turn left onto Simonds Road Northeast
2.22 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Kirkland and Mostly Sunny near Kenmore.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kirkland to Kenmore?
The road trip is about 7 miles (11.2 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?
Kingsgate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.5 miles from Kirkland and 3.5 miles from Kenmore.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.5 miles (8.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.31 one way or $2.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kirkland and Mostly Sunny near Kenmore.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kirkland and Kenmore. Straight-line distance: 5.49 mi (8.84 km).
#1 Kirkland
A city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 95,431 |
| Coordinates | 47.6814900, -122.2087400 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kenmore
City in Washington
| Population | 23,062 |
| Coordinates | 47.7573200, -122.2440100 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kenmore (-122.24401, 47.75732)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $1.31 | $2.62 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $1.39 | $2.78 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $1.44 | $2.89 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $1.37 | $2.73 |
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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