How far is Kirkland, WA from Pullman, WA?
The driving distance from Kirkland, WA to Pullman, WA is about 285 miles (458.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 244.9 miles (394.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 35m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Grant County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kirkland and Pullman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kirkland and Pullman.
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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
127.8 mi · 2 hr 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 26 East: Othello, Pullman
1454 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight
129.1 mi · 2 hr 44 min
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Turn right onto Colfax Airport Road
3 mi · 5 min · Colfax Airport Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Almota Road
1072 ft · 29 sec · West Almota Road
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Continue on West Fairview Street
1 km · 2 min · West Fairview Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
691 ft · 19 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
32 m · 7 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East James Street
12.8 mi · 17 min · East James Street
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Turn left onto Davis Way
96 m · 5 sec · Davis Way
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Continue on Davis Way
1 km · 51 sec · Davis Way
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Continue on Northwest Davis Way
1.6 mi · 2 min · Northwest Davis Way
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Continue on Northeast Olsen Street
109 m · 17 sec · Northeast Olsen Street
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Turn left onto Northeast Kamiaken Street
112 m · 15 sec · Northeast Kamiaken Street
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Turn left
27 m · 7 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 Pullman.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn straight
129 mi · 02h 44m
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 Rain Showers near Pullman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kirkland to Pullman?
The road trip is about 285 miles (458.7 km) and usually takes 05h 47m 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?
Royal City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.2 miles from Kirkland and 142.8 miles from Pullman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 244.9 miles (394.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.1 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 5:24 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.64 one way or $105.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Kirkland and Rain Showers near Pullman.
Stop Ideas Near Royal City
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 Royal City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kirkland and Pullman. Straight-line distance: 244.97 mi (394.24 km).
#1 Kirkland
A city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 95,431 |
| Coordinates | 47.6814900, -122.2087400 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pullman
City in eastern Washington
| Population | 34,336 |
| Coordinates | 46.7312700, -117.1796200 |
| Altitude | 717 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pullman (-117.17962, 46.73127)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 459 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 33m |
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 | $52.64 | $105.29 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $56.00 | $112.01 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $58.06 | $116.11 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $55.00 | $110.00 |
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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