How far is Kirkland, WA from Sequim, WA?

The driving distance from Kirkland, WA to Sequim, WA is about 129.9 miles (209.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.7 miles (80 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 48m 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
129.94 mi
02h 54m
Flight
49.72 mi
80.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.72 mi
Kilometers
80.01 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.94 mi
Kilometers
209.12 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sequim
Thu, Apr 23, 2:05 AM PDT
Return by in Kirkland
Thu, Apr 23, 5:00 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kirkland
2026-04-22T23:11
Arrive Sequim
Thu, Apr 23, 2:05 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM PDT

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

Leave by
12:42 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
East Port Orchard
WA

Census designated place

From Kirkland
64.9 mi
01h 27m
To Sequim
65.1 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SSW
Destination
58°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kirkland and Sequim.

  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

    2498 ft · 1 min · Northeast 85th Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 405 South: Renton

    1941 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    17.8 mi · 22 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Portland

    1446 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    20.3 mi · 25 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton

    3005 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 16 West: Union Avenue

    2518 ft · 46 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    28.3 mi · 37 min

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 3 Northwest

    23.3 mi · 31 min · State Highway 3 Northwest

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Hood Canal Bridge

    617 ft · 13 sec · Hood Canal Bridge

  17. 17

    Continue on Hood Canal Floating Bridge

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Hood Canal Floating Bridge

  18. 18

    Continue on State Route 104

    794 ft · 17 sec · State Route 104

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 104

    36 m · 2 sec · State Route 104

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 104

    4.9 mi · 6 min · State Route 104

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 104

    43 m · 2 sec · State Route 104

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 104

    8.7 mi · 11 min · State Route 104

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 104

    2101 ft · 30 sec · State Highway 104

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Olympic Highway

    19.6 mi · 28 min · Olympic Highway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right

    1419 ft · 42 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto South Sequim Avenue

    2153 ft · 47 sec · South Sequim Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Sequim Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
4 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
WA 16 West
29.3 mi · 23%
State Highway 3 Northwest
23.3 mi · 18%
I 5 South
21.9 mi · 17%
Olympic Highway
19.9 mi · 15%
I 405 South
18.1 mi · 14%
State Route 104
13.8 mi · 11%
Longest Stretch

WA 16 West

Merge slight left

28.3 mi · 00h 37m

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
02h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+80.2 mi
49.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Port Orchard
01h 27m from Kirkland
Leave By
12:42 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Kirkland and Chance Light Rain near Sequim.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kirkland to Sequim?

The road trip is about 129.9 miles (209.1 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?

East Port Orchard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.9 miles from Kirkland and 65.1 miles from Sequim.

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

The direct path is about 49.7 miles (80 km), while the road route adds roughly 80.2 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 12:42 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.02 one way or $48.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Kirkland and Chance Light Rain near Sequim.

Stop Ideas Near East Port Orchard

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around East Port Orchard and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 14.8 mi away

City Hall Park

Normandy Park , WA
801 SW 174th St, Normandy Park, WA 98166
Rating 4.6/5 78 reviews Tourist attraction,Playground,Park
Burien City Hall
Meeting point 14.7 mi away

Burien City Hall

Burien , WA
400 SW 152nd St, Burien, WA 98166
Rating 3.3/5 7 reviews City Hall,City government office
Gig Harbor Municipal Court
Nearby stop 13.1 mi away

Gig Harbor Municipal Court

Gig Harbor , WA
3510 Grandview St, Gig Harbor, WA 98335
Rating 3.3/5 6 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Port Orchard.

OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

23 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

King Street Station

24 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
RAIL

Tukwila station

30 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

35 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kirkland and Sequim. Straight-line distance: 49.72 mi (80.01 km).

Kirkland

#1 Kirkland

A city in King County, Washington.

Population95,431
Coordinates47.6814900, -122.2087400
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Sequim

#2 Sequim

City in Clallam County, Washington, United States

Population7,780
Coordinates48.0796300, -123.1023400
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Start: Kirkland (-122.20874, 47.68149)
End: Sequim (-123.10234, 48.07963)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 209 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.59 gal
17.36 L · about $24.02
Round trip
$48.04
9.18 gal · 34.72 L
Estimated CO2
40.8 kg one way
Round trip: 81.6 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $24.02 $48.04
Mid-grade $5.57 $25.55 $51.11
Premium $5.77 $26.49 $52.98
Diesel $5.47 $25.09 $50.19

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Kirkland and Sequim. The current time is 23:11:41.

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.