How far is Kirkland, WA from Monroe, WA?
The driving distance from Kirkland, WA to Monroe, WA is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kirkland and Monroe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kirkland and Monroe.
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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 · 50 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
1.1 km · 2 min · Northeast 85th Street
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Take the ramp slight left
2081 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight right
3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 522: Bothell, Woodinville
1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on WA 522 East: Woodinville
1440 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
13 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2 East: Wenatchee
2396 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
2210 ft · 53 sec
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Take the exit slight right
49 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto North Lewis Street
1336 ft · 47 sec · North Lewis Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Lewis Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kirkland and Monroe.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
WA 522 East
Merge slight left
13 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Kirkland and Mostly Sunny near Monroe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kirkland to Monroe?
The road trip is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Maltby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Kirkland and 10.7 miles from Monroe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.92 one way or $7.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kirkland and Mostly Sunny near Monroe.
Stop Ideas Near Maltby
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 Maltby.
Monroe (Eastbound), WA
Monroe, Washington
Edmonds station
Everett Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kirkland and Monroe. Straight-line distance: 16.32 mi (26.26 km).
#1 Kirkland
A city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 95,431 |
| Coordinates | 47.6814900, -122.2087400 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Monroe
City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States
| Population | 20,681 |
| Coordinates | 47.8553800, -121.9709600 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monroe (-121.97096, 47.85538)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $3.92 | $7.85 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $4.18 | $8.35 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $4.33 | $8.66 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $4.10 | $8.20 |
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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