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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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 54m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain Likely
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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.
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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
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton
3005 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 16 West: Union Avenue
2518 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
28.3 mi · 37 min
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Continue on State Highway 3 Northwest
23.3 mi · 31 min · State Highway 3 Northwest
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Turn left onto Hood Canal Bridge
617 ft · 13 sec · Hood Canal Bridge
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Continue on Hood Canal Floating Bridge
1.5 mi · 3 min · Hood Canal Floating Bridge
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Continue on State Route 104
794 ft · 17 sec · State Route 104
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 104
36 m · 2 sec · State Route 104
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 104
4.9 mi · 6 min · State Route 104
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 104
43 m · 2 sec · State Route 104
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 104
8.7 mi · 11 min · State Route 104
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Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 104
2101 ft · 30 sec · State Highway 104
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Merge slight left onto Olympic Highway
19.6 mi · 28 min · Olympic Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1419 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto South Sequim Avenue
2153 ft · 47 sec · South Sequim Avenue
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
City Hall Park
Burien City Hall
Gig Harbor Municipal Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Port Orchard.
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
King Street Station
Tukwila station
Tacoma Dome Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kirkland and Sequim. Straight-line distance: 49.72 mi (80.01 km).
#1 Kirkland
A city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 95,431 |
| Coordinates | 47.6814900, -122.2087400 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sequim
City in Clallam County, Washington, United States
| Population | 7,780 |
| Coordinates | 48.0796300, -123.1023400 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sequim (-123.10234, 48.07963)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 209 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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