How far is Kirkland, WA from Washougal, WA?

The driving distance from Kirkland, WA to Washougal, WA is about 187.2 miles (301.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.2 miles (233.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
187.2 mi
03h 43m
Flight
145.18 mi
233.64 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.18 mi
Kilometers
233.64 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
187.2 mi
Kilometers
301.27 km
Drive Time
03h 43m

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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 03h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Washougal
Sat, May 30, 8:42 AM PDT
Return by in Kirkland
Sat, May 30, 12:26 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kirkland
2026-05-30T04:59
Arrive Washougal
Sat, May 30, 8:42 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:32 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kirkland
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Centralia
WA

City in Washington State

From Kirkland
93.5 mi
01h 51m
To Washougal
93.6 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    126.2 mi · 2 hr 23 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 205 South: Salem

    10.1 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 14: Camas, City Center

    643 ft · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 14 East: Camas

    1.5 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway

    5.6 mi · 7 min · Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Lewis and Clark Highway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Lewis and Clark Highway

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washougal River Road

    58 m · 2 sec · Washougal River Road

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Washougal River Road

    2205 ft · 1 min · Washougal River Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto G Street

    48 m · 12 sec · G Street

  20. 20

    Turn left

    33 m · 8 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
147 mi · 78%
I 405 South
18.1 mi · 10%
I 205 South
10.1 mi · 5%
Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
5.59 mi · 3%
Lewis and Clark Highway
3.93 mi · 2%
WA 14 East
0.92 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Keep slight right

126 mi · 02h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42 mi
145.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centralia
01h 51m from Kirkland
Leave By
9:32 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Kirkland and Partly Sunny near Washougal.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 187.2 miles (301.3 km) and usually takes 03h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Centralia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.5 miles from Kirkland and 93.6 miles from Washougal.

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

The direct path is about 145.2 miles (233.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 42 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:32 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.59 one way or $69.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Kirkland and Partly Sunny near Washougal.

Stop Ideas Near Centralia

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Centralia, 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 Centralia.

RAIL

Centralia station

210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Centennial Station

33 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

64 mi away
501 South First Street
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

71 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kirkland and Washougal. Straight-line distance: 145.18 mi (233.64 km).

Kirkland

#1 Kirkland

A city in King County, Washington.

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

#2 Washougal

City in Clark County, Washington, United States

Population16,111
Coordinates45.5826200, -122.3534200
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Start: Kirkland (-122.20874, 47.68149)
End: Washougal (-122.35342, 45.58262)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 301 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.61 gal
25.01 L · about $34.59
Round trip
$69.18
13.22 gal · 50.02 L
Estimated CO2
58.7 kg one way
Round trip: 117.5 kg / 259 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $34.59 $69.18
Mid-grade $5.57 $36.80 $73.60
Premium $5.77 $38.15 $76.29
Diesel $5.47 $36.14 $72.27

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Kirkland and Washougal. The current time is 04:59:06.

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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.