How far is Kirkland, WA from Steilacoom, WA?
The driving distance from Kirkland, WA to Steilacoom, WA is about 52.2 miles (84 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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 01h 14m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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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 Steilacoom.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kirkland and Steilacoom.
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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
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward South 72 Street, South 84 Street
1354 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on South 72nd Street, South 84th Street
1729 ft · 49 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Tacoma Mall Boulevard
3077 ft · 1 min · Tacoma Mall Boulevard
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Turn right onto South 84th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South 84th Street
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Turn left onto South Tacoma Way
1440 ft · 37 sec · South Tacoma Way
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Turn slight right
68 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Steilacoom Boulevard Southwest
5.3 mi · 11 min · Steilacoom Boulevard Southwest
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Turn right onto Puyallup Street
93 m · 10 sec · Puyallup Street
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Turn straight onto Rainier Street
2393 ft · 1 min · Rainier Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rainier Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kirkland and Steilacoom.
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
Merge slight left
20.3 mi · 00h 25m
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 Light Rain Likely near Steilacoom.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kirkland to Steilacoom?
The road trip is about 52.2 miles (84 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?
Des Moines is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26 miles from Kirkland and 26.1 miles from Steilacoom.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 4:00 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.63 one way or $19.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Kirkland and Light Rain Likely near Steilacoom.
Stop Ideas Near Des Moines
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Tukwila Community Center
Auburn Building Permits
City of Covington
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Des Moines.
Tukwila station
Tacoma Dome Station
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kirkland and Steilacoom. Straight-line distance: 39.86 mi (64.15 km).
#1 Kirkland
A city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 95,431 |
| Coordinates | 47.6814900, -122.2087400 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Steilacoom
Town in Washington, United States
| Population | 6,416 |
| Coordinates | 47.1698200, -122.6026300 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: Steilacoom (-122.60263, 47.16982)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $9.63 | $19.26 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $10.24 | $20.49 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $10.62 | $21.24 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $10.06 | $20.12 |
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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