How far is Kirkland, WA from Oak Harbor, WA?

The driving distance from Kirkland, WA to Oak Harbor, WA is about 64 miles (103 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.8 miles (75.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
64.01 mi
01h 55m
Flight
46.8 mi
75.31 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.8 mi
Kilometers
75.31 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.01 mi
Kilometers
103.02 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oak Harbor
Sun, Apr 19, 5:17 AM PDT
Return by in Kirkland
Sun, Apr 19, 7:13 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kirkland
2026-04-19T03:22
Arrive Oak Harbor
Sun, Apr 19, 5:17 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:38 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kirkland
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Langley
WA

City in British Columbia

From Kirkland
32 mi
00h 57m
To Oak Harbor
32.1 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph N
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Kirkland and Oak Harbor.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kirkland and Oak Harbor.

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Street

    122 m · 16 sec · 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 7th Avenue

    538 ft · 17 sec · 7th Avenue

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto 7th Avenue

    1704 ft · 52 sec · 7th Avenue

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto 7th Avenue

    600 ft · 20 sec · 7th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    137 m · 14 sec · 6th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Northeast 85th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Northeast 85th Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left

    2081 ft · 55 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    5.8 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight

    812 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Paine Field Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Paine Field Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 84th Street Southwest

    2170 ft · 45 sec · 84th Street Southwest

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Mukilteo Speedway

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Mukilteo Speedway

  16. 16

    Turn right

    759 ft · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight left

    1439 ft · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Mukilteo-Clinton Ferry

    3 mi · 20 min · Mukilteo-Clinton Ferry

  19. 19

    Continue on Ferry Dock

    708 ft · 40 sec · Ferry Dock

  20. 20

    Continue on State Route 525

    22 mi · 32 min · State Route 525

  21. 21

    Continue on State Route 20

    15 mi · 23 min · State Route 20

  22. 22

    Continue on Southeast Pioneer Way

    1.1 km · 2 min · Southeast Pioneer Way

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Southeast Midway Boulevard

    1368 ft · 40 sec · Southeast Midway Boulevard

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southeast Midway Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kirkland and Oak Harbor.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 525
22 mi · 34%
Northeast 85th Street
18.7 mi · 29%
State Route 20
15 mi · 23%
Mukilteo-Clinton Ferry
2.98 mi · 5%
Mukilteo Speedway
1.93 mi · 3%
Paine Field Boulevard
0.77 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Route 525

Continue on State Route 525

22 mi · 00h 33m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
46.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Langley
00h 57m from Kirkland
Leave By
2:38 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Kirkland and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy near Oak Harbor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kirkland to Oak Harbor?

The road trip is about 64 miles (103 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Langley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32 miles from Kirkland and 32.1 miles from Oak Harbor.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 46.8 miles (75.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 2:38 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.83 one way or $23.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Kirkland and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy near Oak Harbor.

Stop Ideas Near Langley

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Langley, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Langley.

RAIL

Everett Station

16 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.
RAIL

Stanwood station

23 mi away
27111 Florence Way
RAIL

Edmonds station

25 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.
BUS

Monroe, Washington

38 mi away
118 North Lewis St., Suite 112

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kirkland and Oak Harbor. Straight-line distance: 46.8 mi (75.31 km).

Kirkland

#1 Kirkland

A city in King County, Washington.

Population95,431
Coordinates47.6814900, -122.2087400
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Oak Harbor

#2 Oak Harbor

City in Washington

Population23,643
Coordinates48.2931600, -122.6432200
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: Kirkland (-122.20874, 47.68149)
End: Oak Harbor (-122.64322, 48.29316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.26 gal
8.55 L · about $11.83
Round trip
$23.65
4.52 gal · 17.1 L
Estimated CO2
20.1 kg one way
Round trip: 40.2 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $11.83 $23.65
Mid-grade $5.57 $12.58 $25.16
Premium $5.77 $13.04 $26.08
Diesel $5.47 $12.36 $24.71

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Washington · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Kirkland and Oak Harbor. The current time is 03:22:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.