How far is Kirkland, WA from Mead, WA?
The driving distance from Kirkland, WA to Mead, WA is about 290.6 miles (467.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 225.6 miles (363.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 59m 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
Driving 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 05h 29m.
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 Washington, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Widespread Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kirkland and Mead.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kirkland and Mead.
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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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3
Exit the roundabout onto 7th Avenue
1704 ft · 52 sec · 7th Avenue
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4
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
6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Spokane, Seattle
2527 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Spokane
2797 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
267.7 mi · 4 hr 51 min
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Merge slight right
5.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Freya Street, Thor Street
945 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on East 3rd Avenue
1391 ft · 48 sec · East 3rd Avenue
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Turn left onto South Freya Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South Freya Street
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Continue on North Freya Way
1786 ft · 47 sec · North Freya Way
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Continue on North Greene Street
3128 ft · 1 min · North Greene Street
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Turn right onto East Carlisle Avenue
1481 ft · 56 sec · East Carlisle Avenue
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Turn left onto North Freya Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · North Freya Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Wellesley Avenue
71 m · 13 sec · East Wellesley Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto East Wellesley Avenue
125 m · 18 sec · East Wellesley Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
5 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2241 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Spokane Corridor
3.3 mi · 4 min · North Spokane Corridor
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Take the exit slight right toward East Parksmith Drive
2436 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto East Parksmith Drive
654 ft · 18 sec · East Parksmith Drive
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Turn left onto North Market Street
1 km · 1 min · North Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kirkland and Mead.
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 90 East
Merge slight left
268 mi · 04h 51m
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 Widespread Frost then Sunny near Mead.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kirkland to Mead?
The road trip is about 290.6 miles (467.7 km) and usually takes 05h 29m 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?
George is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145 miles from Kirkland and 145.6 miles from Mead.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 225.6 miles (363.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 65 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 6:00 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $55.76 one way or $111.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kirkland and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Mead.
Stop Ideas Near George
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 George.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kirkland and Mead. Straight-line distance: 225.64 mi (363.13 km).
#1 Kirkland
A city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 95,431 |
| Coordinates | 47.6814900, -122.2087400 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mead
Located immediately north of the city of Spokane at an elevation of 1,906 feet, this Spokane County community serves as a transition zone between suburban residential areas and rural farmland.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.7673900, -117.3549400 |
| Altitude | 581 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mead (-117.35494, 47.76739)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 468 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 37m |
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 | $55.76 | $111.53 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $58.68 | $117.35 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $61.32 | $122.65 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $74.82 | $149.63 |
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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