How far is Kirkland, WA from Selah, WA?
The driving distance from Kirkland, WA to Selah, WA is about 139.4 miles (224.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.1 miles (170.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 23m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Kittitas County, Washington, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kirkland and Selah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kirkland and Selah.
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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
100.5 mi · 1 hr 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima
26.6 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 821 North, SR 823: Selah
1743 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right
1069 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Harrison Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Harrison Road
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Continue on North Wenas Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Wenas Road
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Turn right onto East Naches Avenue
139 m · 13 sec · East Naches Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Naches Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kirkland and Selah.
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 90 East
Merge slight left
101 mi · 01h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Kirkland and Sunny near Selah.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kirkland to Selah?
The road trip is about 139.4 miles (224.4 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?
Roslyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.6 miles from Kirkland and 69.8 miles from Selah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.1 miles (170.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.3 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 1:06 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.75 one way or $51.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kirkland and Sunny near Selah.
Stop Ideas Near Roslyn
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 Roslyn.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kirkland and Selah. Straight-line distance: 106.1 mi (170.75 km).
#1 Kirkland
A city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 95,431 |
| Coordinates | 47.6814900, -122.2087400 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Selah
City of the United States
| Population | 8,138 |
| Coordinates | 46.6540200, -120.5300700 |
| Altitude | 341 |
| Country | United States |
End: Selah (-120.53007, 46.65402)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 224 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
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 | $25.75 | $51.49 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $27.39 | $54.78 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $28.39 | $56.79 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $26.90 | $53.80 |
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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