How far is Kirkland, WA from Maplewood, WA?
The driving distance from Kirkland, WA to Maplewood, WA is about 58.8 miles (94.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.
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.
A city in King County, Washington.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kirkland and Maplewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kirkland and Maplewood.
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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
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton
3005 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 16 West: Union Avenue
2518 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
8.8 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Wollochet Drive Northwest, City Center
1783 ft · 46 sec
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Continue on Stinson Avenue
3222 ft · 2 min · Stinson Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Stinson Avenue
19 m · 2 sec · Stinson Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Stinson Avenue
990 ft · 30 sec · Stinson Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harborview Drive
26 m · 5 sec · Harborview Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Harborview Drive
1923 ft · 45 sec · Harborview Drive
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Continue on North Harborview Drive
1760 ft · 39 sec · North Harborview Drive
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Turn left onto Peacock Hill Avenue
2949 ft · 59 sec · Peacock Hill Avenue
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Continue on Peacock Hill Road Northwest
1172 ft · 23 sec · Peacock Hill Road Northwest
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Continue on Peacock Hill Avenue Northwest
3115 ft · 1 min · Peacock Hill Avenue Northwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Peacock Hill Road Northwest
24 m · 2 sec · Peacock Hill Road Northwest
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Exit the roundabout onto Peacock Hill Road Northwest
1.1 km · 1 min · Peacock Hill Road Northwest
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Continue on Peacock Hill Avenue Northwest
1.4 mi · 2 min · Peacock Hill Avenue Northwest
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Turn right onto 144th Street Northwest
1.1 km · 2 min · 144th Street Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Crescent Valley Drive Northwest
1 mi · 3 min · Crescent Valley Drive Northwest
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Turn right onto Southeast 160th Street
3199 ft · 2 min · Southeast 160th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 14th Avenue Northwest
606 ft · 17 sec · 14th Avenue Northwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 14th Avenue Northwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kirkland and Maplewood.
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
Merge slight left
20.3 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Sunny leaving Kirkland and Sunny near Maplewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kirkland to Maplewood?
The road trip is about 58.8 miles (94.6 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
Federal Way is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.3 miles from Kirkland and 29.5 miles from Maplewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.6 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 3:42 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.25 one way or $22.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kirkland and Sunny near Maplewood.
Stop Ideas Near Federal Way
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Federal Way.
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Tukwila station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kirkland and Maplewood. Straight-line distance: 25.25 mi (40.63 km).
#1 Kirkland
A city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 95,431 |
| Coordinates | 47.6814900, -122.2087400 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Maplewood
Located in Pierce County at an approximate elevation of 269 feet, this Washington state community sits near the Puyallup River valley.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.4017600, -122.5570700 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
End: Maplewood (-122.55707, 47.40176)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 95 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $11.25 | $22.50 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $11.84 | $23.68 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $12.37 | $24.74 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $15.09 | $30.19 |
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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