How far is Kirkland, WA from Terrace Heights, WA?

The driving distance from Kirkland, WA to Terrace Heights, WA is about 144.8 miles (233.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.5 miles (179.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
144.83 mi
02h 47m
Flight
111.49 mi
179.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.49 mi
Kilometers
179.42 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.83 mi
Kilometers
233.08 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Terrace Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 7:24 AM PDT
Return by in Kirkland
Sun, Apr 19, 10:12 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kirkland
2026-04-19T04:37
Arrive Terrace Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 7:24 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM PDT

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

Leave by
12:56 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
Roslyn
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, USA

From Kirkland
72.3 mi
01h 23m
To Terrace Heights
72.5 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph N
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kirkland and Terrace Heights.

  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

    6 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Spokane, Seattle

    2527 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Spokane

    2797 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    100.5 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima

    33.4 mi · 37 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Yakima Avenue, Terrace Heights

    843 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Yakima Avenue

    1708 ft · 44 sec · East Yakima Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Terrace Heights Way

    900 ft · 22 sec · Terrace Heights Way

  16. 16

    Continue on Terrace Heights Drive

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Terrace Heights Drive

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Roza Hill Drive

    871 ft · 24 sec · Roza Hill Drive

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Roza Hill Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
101 mi · 70%
I 82 East
33.4 mi · 23%
I 405 South
6.32 mi · 4%
Terrace Heights Drive
1.61 mi · 1%
7th Avenue
0.54 mi
I 90
0.48 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.3 mi
111.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roslyn
01h 23m from Kirkland
Leave By
12:56 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Kirkland and Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny near Terrace Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kirkland to Terrace Heights?

The road trip is about 144.8 miles (233.1 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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 72.3 miles from Kirkland and 72.5 miles from Terrace Heights.

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

The direct path is about 111.5 miles (179.4 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 12:56 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.74 one way or $53.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Kirkland and Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny near Terrace Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Roslyn

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Roslyn, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Roslyn.

BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

48 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

50 mi away
11645 North Rd
RAIL

Columbia Station

56 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Stevens Pass, Washington

56 mi away
US Highway 2 at Summit Parking Lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kirkland and Terrace Heights. Straight-line distance: 111.49 mi (179.42 km).

Kirkland

#1 Kirkland

A city in King County, Washington.

Population95,431
Coordinates47.6814900, -122.2087400
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Terrace Heights

#2 Terrace Heights

Census designated place

Population6,937
Coordinates46.6062400, -120.4397900
Altitude364
CountryUnited States
Start: Kirkland (-122.20874, 47.68149)
End: Terrace Heights (-120.43979, 46.60624)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 233 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.11 gal
19.35 L · about $26.74
Round trip
$53.48
10.22 gal · 38.7 L
Estimated CO2
45.4 kg one way
Round trip: 90.8 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $26.74 $53.48
Mid-grade $5.57 $28.45 $56.89
Premium $5.77 $29.49 $58.98
Diesel $5.47 $27.94 $55.87

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Kirkland and Terrace Heights. The current time is 04:37:51.

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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.