How far is Kirkland, WA from Woods Creek, WA?

The driving distance from Kirkland, WA to Woods Creek, WA is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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
26.39 mi
00h 43m
Flight
19.83 mi
31.91 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.83 mi
Kilometers
31.91 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.39 mi
Kilometers
42.47 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woods Creek
Sun, Apr 19, 4:35 AM PDT
Return by in Kirkland
Sun, Apr 19, 5:18 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kirkland
2026-04-19T03:52
Arrive Woods Creek
Sun, Apr 19, 4:35 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:04 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
13.2 mi
00h 21m
To Woods Creek
13.2 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph N
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kirkland and Woods Creek.

  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

    13 mi · 17 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2 East: Wenatchee

    2396 ft · 58 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Old Owen Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Old Owen Road

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Florence Acres Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Florence Acres Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 259th Avenue Southeast

    1564 ft · 1 min · 259th Avenue Southeast

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 132nd Street Southeast

    1 km · 3 min · 132nd Street Southeast

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 248th Drive Southeast

    64 m · 9 sec · 248th Drive Southeast

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 248th Drive Southeast

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
WA 522 East
13.3 mi · 50%
Northeast 85th Street
5.19 mi · 20%
Florence Acres Road
2.16 mi · 8%
Old Owen Road
1.87 mi · 7%
US 2 East
1.2 mi · 5%
WA 522
1.05 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

WA 522 East

Merge slight left

13 mi · 00h 17m

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
19.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maltby
00h 21m from Kirkland
Leave By
7:04 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Kirkland and Chance Light Rain near Woods Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kirkland to Woods Creek?

The road trip is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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 13.2 miles from Kirkland and 13.2 miles from Woods Creek.

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

The direct path is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 7:04 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.87 one way or $9.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Kirkland and Chance Light Rain near Woods Creek.

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 Woods Creek. Straight-line distance: 19.83 mi (31.91 km).

Kirkland

#1 Kirkland

A city in King County, Washington.

Population95,431
Coordinates47.6814900, -122.2087400
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Woods Creek

#2 Woods Creek

Census designated place

Population5,589
Coordinates47.8787100, -121.8984600
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: Kirkland (-122.20874, 47.68149)
End: Woods Creek (-121.89846, 47.87871)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
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.

One-way fuel
0.93 gal
3.53 L · about $4.87
Round trip
$9.73
1.86 gal · 7.06 L
Estimated CO2
8.3 kg one way
Round trip: 16.5 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $4.87 $9.73
Mid-grade $5.57 $5.18 $10.35
Premium $5.77 $5.37 $10.73
Diesel $5.47 $5.08 $10.17

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Kirkland and Woods Creek. The current time is 03:52:06.

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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.