How far is Kirkland, WA from Longview Heights, WA?
The driving distance from Kirkland, WA to Longview Heights, WA is about 136.8 miles (220.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.5 miles (176.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The capital of Washington state.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kirkland and Longview Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kirkland and Longview Heights.
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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
91.1 mi · 1 hr 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lexington Bridge Drive
1906 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right onto Lexington Bridge Drive
1618 ft · 52 sec · Lexington Bridge Drive
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Turn left onto Westside Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Westside Highway
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Turn right onto Nevada Drive
1.4 mi · 6 min · Nevada Drive
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Turn right onto Columbia Heights Road
1.6 mi · 6 min · Columbia Heights Road
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Turn left onto Gates Road
766 ft · 34 sec · Gates Road
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Continue on Laulainen Road
160 m · 27 sec · Laulainen Road
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Turn left onto Cedar Gates Road
155 m · 25 sec · Cedar Gates Road
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Turn right onto Alpine Way
86 m · 13 sec · Alpine Way
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Turn right onto Crestmont Avenue
98 m · 14 sec · Crestmont Avenue
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Turn right
9 m · 2 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 Longview Heights.
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
91.1 mi · 01h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Kirkland and Light Rain near Longview Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kirkland to Longview Heights?
The road trip is about 136.8 miles (220.2 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?
Olympia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.4 miles from Kirkland and 68.5 miles from Longview Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.5 miles (176.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 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 12:40 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.28 one way or $50.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Kirkland and Light Rain near Longview Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Olympia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Lacey - City Hall Parking
Olympia Urban Forestry
Olympia City Hall
Lacey Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Olympia.
Centennial Station
Centralia station
Tacoma Dome Station
Tukwila station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kirkland and Longview Heights. Straight-line distance: 109.56 mi (176.32 km).
#1 Kirkland
A city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 95,431 |
| Coordinates | 47.6814900, -122.2087400 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Longview Heights
Census designated place
| Population | 3,851 |
| Coordinates | 46.1803900, -122.9570600 |
| Altitude | 270 |
| Country | United States |
End: Longview Heights (-122.95706, 46.18039)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 220 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $25.28 | $50.55 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $26.89 | $53.78 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $27.87 | $55.75 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $26.41 | $52.81 |
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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