How far is Kirkland, WA from Ocean Shores, WA?
The driving distance from Kirkland, WA to Ocean Shores, WA is about 142.7 miles (229.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 103.5 miles (166.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 37m 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 18m.
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.
The capital of Washington state.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kirkland and Ocean Shores.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kirkland and Ocean Shores.
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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
29.5 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 101: Aberdeen, Port Angeles
2448 ft · 35 sec
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Continue straight
5.5 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
21 mi · 26 min
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Continue on Olympic Highway
19 mi · 25 min · Olympic Highway
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Continue on East Wishkah Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Wishkah Street
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Turn slight right onto Fuller Way
121 m · 12 sec · Fuller Way
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Market Street
53 m · 5 sec · East Market Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Market Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East Market Street
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Turn right onto North Alder Street
2034 ft · 60 sec · North Alder Street
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Turn slight left onto Sumner Avenue
2.1 mi · 5 min · Sumner Avenue
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Continue on Riverside Avenue
2715 ft · 1 min · Riverside Avenue
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Turn right onto Levee Street
579 ft · 25 sec · Levee Street
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Turn left onto Emerson Avenue
1.5 mi · 4 min · Emerson Avenue
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Continue on State Route 109
14.6 mi · 21 min · State Route 109
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Turn left onto State Route 115
1.9 mi · 3 min · State Route 115
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Continue on Damon Road
1843 ft · 52 sec · Damon Road
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Turn left onto Point Brown Avenue Northeast
1.1 km · 2 min · Point Brown Avenue Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Point Brown Avenue Northeast
44 m · 4 sec · Point Brown Avenue Northeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Point Brown Avenue Northeast
1.6 mi · 3 min · Point Brown Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto Ocean Lake Way Northeast
897 ft · 32 sec · Ocean Lake Way Northeast
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Turn right onto Canal Drive Southeast
2373 ft · 1 min · Canal Drive Southeast
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Keep slight right to continue on Canal Drive Southeast
1765 ft · 1 min · Canal Drive Southeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Canal Drive Southeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kirkland and Ocean Shores.
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
29.5 mi · 00h 37m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Kirkland and Mostly Cloudy near Ocean Shores.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kirkland to Ocean Shores?
The road trip is about 142.7 miles (229.7 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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?
Olympia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.2 miles from Kirkland and 71.5 miles from Ocean Shores.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 103.5 miles (166.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:22 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.37 one way or $52.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Kirkland and Mostly Cloudy near Ocean Shores.
Stop Ideas Near Olympia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Lacey - City Hall Parking
Olympia Urban Forestry
Shelton Civic Center
Lacey Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Olympia.
Centennial Station
Centralia station
Tacoma Dome Station
Tukwila station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kirkland and Ocean Shores. Straight-line distance: 103.49 mi (166.55 km).
#1 Kirkland
A city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 95,431 |
| Coordinates | 47.6814900, -122.2087400 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ocean Shores
City in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States
| Population | 6,724 |
| Coordinates | 46.9737000, -124.1562900 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ocean Shores (-124.15629, 46.9737)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 230 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $26.37 | $52.75 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $28.06 | $56.12 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $29.09 | $58.17 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $27.55 | $55.11 |
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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