How far is Kirkland, WA from West Valley, WA?
The driving distance from Kirkland, WA to West Valley, WA is about 147.7 miles (237.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.5 miles (171.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.
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.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kittitas County, Washington, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kirkland and West Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kirkland and West Valley.
-
1
Start on 1st Street
122 m · 16 sec · 1st Street
-
2
Turn left onto 7th Avenue
538 ft · 17 sec · 7th Avenue
-
3
Exit the roundabout onto 7th Avenue
1704 ft · 52 sec · 7th Avenue
-
4
Exit the roundabout onto 7th Avenue
600 ft · 20 sec · 7th Avenue
-
5
Turn right onto 6th Street
137 m · 14 sec · 6th Street
-
6
Turn left onto Northeast 85th Street
2498 ft · 1 min · Northeast 85th Street
-
7
Take the ramp slight right toward I 405 South: Renton
1941 ft · 50 sec
-
8
Merge slight left
6 mi · 7 min
-
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Spokane, Seattle
2527 ft · 1 min
-
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Spokane
2797 ft · 1 min
-
11
Merge slight left
100.5 mi · 1 hr 52 min
-
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima
31.3 mi · 34 min
-
13
Take the exit slight right toward US 12 west, North 1st Street
96 m · 5 sec
-
14
Keep slight right to continue on US 12 west, North 1st Street
1748 ft · 25 sec
-
15
Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
-
16
Turn left onto Ackley Road
107 m · 15 sec · Ackley Road
-
17
At the end of the road, turn left onto West Powerhouse Road
836 ft · 20 sec · West Powerhouse Road
-
18
Turn right onto Cowiche Canyon Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Cowiche Canyon Road
-
19
Turn left onto Prospect Way
2549 ft · 51 sec · Prospect Way
-
20
Continue on North 66th Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · North 66th Avenue
-
21
At the end of the road, turn right onto Summitview Avenue
2043 ft · 59 sec · Summitview Avenue
-
22
Turn left onto North 72nd Avenue
2610 ft · 1 min · North 72nd Avenue
-
23
Turn right onto Tieton Drive
66 m · 11 sec · Tieton Drive
-
24
Turn left
96 m · 23 sec
-
25
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kirkland and West Valley.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 Sunny near West Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kirkland to West Valley?
The road trip is about 147.7 miles (237.7 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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 73.7 miles from Kirkland and 74 miles from West Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.5 miles (171.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:46 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.32 one way or $56.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kirkland and Sunny near West Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Roslyn
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 Roslyn.
Leavenworth, Washington
Leavenworth
Columbia Station
Stevens Pass, Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kirkland and West Valley. Straight-line distance: 106.52 mi (171.42 km).
#1 Kirkland
A city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 95,431 |
| Coordinates | 47.6814900, -122.2087400 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Valley
Situated in Yakima County at an elevation of 1194 feet, this area lies immediately west of the city of Yakima along the eastern foothills of the Cascade Range.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 46.5920700, -120.6050700 |
| Altitude | 364 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Valley (-120.60507, 46.59207)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 238 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.44 | $28.32 | $56.63 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $29.80 | $59.59 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $31.14 | $62.28 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $37.99 | $75.98 |
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 · Oct 15, 2026