How far is Kirkland, WA from West Lake Stevens, WA?

The driving distance from Kirkland, WA to West Lake Stevens, WA is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.16 mi
00h 39m
Flight
22.11 mi
35.59 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.11 mi
Kilometers
35.59 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.16 mi
Kilometers
40.49 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Lake Stevens
Thu, Apr 23, 3:22 AM PDT
Return by in Kirkland
Thu, Apr 23, 4:02 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kirkland
2026-04-23T02:43
Arrive West Lake Stevens
Thu, Apr 23, 3:22 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Kirkland
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Maltby
WA

Census designated place

From Kirkland
12.6 mi
00h 19m
To West Lake Stevens
12.6 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph WNW
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Kirkland and West Lake Stevens.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kirkland and West Lake Stevens.

  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

    1.1 km · 2 min · Northeast 85th Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left

    2081 ft · 55 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    3 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 522: Bothell, Woodinville

    1 mi · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on WA 522 East: Woodinville

    1440 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 9 North: Snohomish, Arlington

    1428 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto State Route 9

    5.7 mi · 10 min · State Route 9

  15. 15

    Continue on State Route 9

    5.3 mi · 8 min · State Route 9

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 9

    25 m · 2 sec · State Route 9

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 9

    2.8 mi · 4 min · State Route 9

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 9

    30 m · 2 sec · State Route 9

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 9

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Route 9

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 4th Street Southeast

    121 m · 23 sec · 4th Street Southeast

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 95th Drive

    584 ft · 28 sec · 95th Drive

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 96th Drive Southeast

    9 m · 1 sec · 96th Drive Southeast

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 96th Drive Southeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kirkland and West Lake Stevens.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
23 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
91.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 9
15.1 mi · 60%
Northeast 85th Street
5.19 mi · 21%
WA 522 East
2.63 mi · 10%
WA 522
1.05 mi · 4%
7th Avenue
0.54 mi · 2%
WA 9 North
0.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
22.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maltby
00h 19m from Kirkland
Leave By
7:10 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kirkland and Mostly Sunny near West Lake Stevens.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kirkland to West Lake Stevens?

The road trip is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

Maltby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Kirkland and 12.6 miles from West Lake Stevens.

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

The direct path is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:10 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.66 one way or $9.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kirkland and Mostly Sunny near West Lake Stevens.

Stop Ideas Near Maltby

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

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

BUS

Monroe (Eastbound), WA

12 mi away
19746 US Highway 2
BUS

Monroe, Washington

12 mi away
118 North Lewis St., Suite 112
RAIL

Edmonds station

20 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Everett Station

21 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kirkland and West Lake Stevens. Straight-line distance: 22.11 mi (35.59 km).

Kirkland

#1 Kirkland

A city in King County, Washington.

Population95,431
Coordinates47.6814900, -122.2087400
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
West Lake Stevens

#2 West Lake Stevens

City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States of America

Population21,047
Coordinates47.9934300, -122.1018000
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: Kirkland (-122.20874, 47.68149)
End: West Lake Stevens (-122.1018, 47.99343)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.89 gal
3.36 L · about $4.66
Round trip
$9.31
1.78 gal · 6.72 L
Estimated CO2
7.9 kg one way
Round trip: 15.8 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $4.66 $9.31
Mid-grade $5.57 $4.95 $9.91
Premium $5.77 $5.14 $10.27
Diesel $5.47 $4.87 $9.73

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Kirkland and West Lake Stevens. The current time is 02:43:18.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.