How far is Kirkland, WA from Medical Lake, WA?
The driving distance from Kirkland, WA to Medical Lake, WA is about 268.6 miles (432.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 210.9 miles (339.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 05m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 02m.
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
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Chance Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kirkland and Medical Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kirkland and Medical Lake.
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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
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
253.6 mi · 4 hr 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 902 East: Cheney, Medical Lake
1871 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto West Salnave Road
4.3 mi · 8 min · West Salnave Road
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Continue on State Route 902
1.3 km · 2 min · State Route 902
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Continue on South Lefevre Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · South Lefevre Street
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Turn right onto East Lake Street
38 m · 4 sec · East Lake Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Lake Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kirkland and Medical Lake.
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
254 mi · 04h 36m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Kirkland and Slight Chance Light Rain near Medical Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kirkland to Medical Lake?
The road trip is about 268.6 miles (432.3 km) and usually takes 05h 02m 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 134 miles from Kirkland and 134.6 miles from Medical Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 210.9 miles (339.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.7 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 6:54 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.61 one way or $99.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Kirkland and Slight Chance Light Rain near Medical Lake.
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 Medical Lake. Straight-line distance: 210.89 mi (339.39 km).
#1 Kirkland
A city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 95,431 |
| Coordinates | 47.6814900, -122.2087400 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Medical Lake
City in Spokane County, Washington, United States
| Population | 4,944 |
| Coordinates | 47.5729400, -117.6821600 |
| Altitude | 739 |
| Country | United States |
End: Medical Lake (-117.68216, 47.57294)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 432 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 21m |
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 | $49.61 | $99.22 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $52.78 | $105.55 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $54.71 | $109.42 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $51.83 | $103.65 |
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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