How far is Kirkland, WA from Mill Plain, WA?
The driving distance from Kirkland, WA to Mill Plain, WA is about 178.4 miles (287.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 141.5 miles (227.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 12m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 36m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kirkland and Mill Plain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kirkland and Mill Plain.
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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
126.2 mi · 2 hr 23 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 205 South: Salem
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Padden Parkway, Northeast Andresen Road
1573 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Northeast Padden Parkway
4 mi · 6 min · Northeast Padden Parkway
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Turn right onto Northeast 152nd Avenue
1201 ft · 31 sec · Northeast 152nd Avenue
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Continue on Northeast 78th Street
2568 ft · 1 min · Northeast 78th Street
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Turn right onto Northeast 162nd Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Northeast 162nd Avenue
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Turn left onto Northeast 39th Street
2676 ft · 1 min · Northeast 39th Street
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Turn right onto Northeast 172nd Avenue
2266 ft · 1 min · Northeast 172nd Avenue
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Turn left onto Northeast 29th Street
61 m · 11 sec · Northeast 29th Street
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Turn right onto Northeast 173rd Court
104 m · 15 sec · Northeast 173rd Court
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Turn slight left
67 m · 16 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 Mill Plain.
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
126 mi · 02h 23m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Kirkland and Light Rain near Mill Plain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kirkland to Mill Plain?
The road trip is about 178.4 miles (287.1 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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?
Fords Prairie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.2 miles from Kirkland and 89.2 miles from Mill Plain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 141.5 miles (227.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.9 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 9:48 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.97 one way or $65.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Kirkland and Light Rain near Mill Plain.
Stop Ideas Near Fords Prairie
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 Fords Prairie.
Centralia station
Centennial Station
Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center
Tacoma Dome Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kirkland and Mill Plain. Straight-line distance: 141.5 mi (227.72 km).
#1 Kirkland
A city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 95,431 |
| Coordinates | 47.6814900, -122.2087400 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mill Plain
Census designated place
| Population | 7,874 |
| Coordinates | 45.6429000, -122.4939800 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mill Plain (-122.49398, 45.6429)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 287 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
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 | $32.97 | $65.94 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $35.07 | $70.14 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $36.36 | $72.71 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $34.44 | $68.88 |
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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