How far is Kirkland, WA from West Lake Sammamish, WA?
The driving distance from Kirkland, WA to West Lake Sammamish, WA is about 13 miles (21 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Washington.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kirkland and West Lake Sammamish.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kirkland and West Lake Sammamish.
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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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3
Exit the roundabout onto 7th Avenue
1704 ft · 52 sec · 7th Avenue
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4
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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8
Merge slight left
6 mi · 7 min
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9
Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Spokane, Seattle
2527 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Spokane
2797 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward West Lake Sammamish Parkway, Lakemont Boulevard Southeast
984 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
3181 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
760 ft · 22 sec · West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
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Continue on West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
35 m · 3 sec · West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
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Continue on West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
76 m · 8 sec · West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
32 m · 3 sec · West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
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Exit the roundabout onto West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
1797 ft · 55 sec · West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
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Turn right onto 177th Avenue Southeast
107 m · 18 sec · 177th Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto Southeast 40th Place
72 m · 10 sec · Southeast 40th Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southeast 40th Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kirkland and West Lake Sammamish.
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.
I 405 South
Merge slight left
5.95 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Kirkland and Mostly Sunny near West Lake Sammamish.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kirkland to West Lake Sammamish?
The road trip is about 13 miles (21 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bellevue is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from Kirkland and 6.5 miles from West Lake Sammamish.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.41 one way or $4.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kirkland and Mostly Sunny near West Lake Sammamish.
Stop Ideas Near Bellevue
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Tukwila Community Center
Renton City Human Services
Renton City Hall
Renton Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bellevue.
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Tukwila station
Edmonds station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kirkland and West Lake Sammamish. Straight-line distance: 8.75 mi (14.08 km).
#1 Kirkland
A city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 95,431 |
| Coordinates | 47.6814900, -122.2087400 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Lake Sammamish
Census designated place
| Population | 33,929 |
| Coordinates | 47.5776000, -122.1012300 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Lake Sammamish (-122.10123, 47.5776)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $2.41 | $4.81 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $2.65 | $5.31 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $2.51 | $5.03 |
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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