How far is Kirkland, WA from Three Lakes, WA?
The driving distance from Kirkland, WA to Three Lakes, WA is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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 00h 46m.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kirkland and Three Lakes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kirkland and Three Lakes.
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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
1.1 km · 2 min · Northeast 85th Street
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Take the ramp slight left
2081 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight right
3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 522: Bothell, Woodinville
1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on WA 522 East: Woodinville
1440 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 9 North: Snohomish, Arlington
1428 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto State Route 9
5.7 mi · 10 min · State Route 9
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Continue on State Route 9
3.8 mi · 5 min · State Route 9
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Turn slight right onto Snohomish
596 ft · 22 sec
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Turn right onto 2nd Street
1.5 km · 3 min · 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Maple Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Maple Avenue
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Continue on Machias Road
2361 ft · 49 sec · Machias Road
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Turn right onto Three Lakes Road
3 mi · 7 min · Three Lakes Road
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Turn left onto 163rd Avenue Southeast
1.1 km · 3 min · 163rd Avenue Southeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 163rd Avenue Southeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kirkland and Three Lakes.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
State Route 9
Turn left onto State Route 9
5.73 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Sunny leaving Kirkland and Mostly Sunny near Three Lakes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kirkland to Three Lakes?
The road trip is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Maltby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Kirkland and 12.9 miles from Three Lakes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 4:58 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.95 one way or $9.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kirkland and Mostly Sunny near Three Lakes.
Stop Ideas Near Maltby
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 Maltby.
Monroe (Eastbound), WA
Monroe, Washington
Edmonds station
Everett Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kirkland and Three Lakes. Straight-line distance: 20.37 mi (32.78 km).
#1 Kirkland
A city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 95,431 |
| Coordinates | 47.6814900, -122.2087400 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Three Lakes
Situated within Snohomish County at an elevation of approximately 486 feet, this unincorporated community lies along the western foothills of the Cascade Range.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.9448200, -122.0115200 |
| Altitude | 148 |
| Country | United States |
End: Three Lakes (-122.01152, 47.94482)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.44 | $4.95 | $9.89 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $5.20 | $10.41 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $5.44 | $10.88 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $6.64 | $13.27 |
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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