How far is Mattawa, WA from Kirkland, WA?

The driving distance from Mattawa, WA to Kirkland, WA is about 153.4 miles (246.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.3 miles (203.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
153.37 mi
02h 30m
Flight
126.34 mi
203.33 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.34 mi
Kilometers
203.33 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.37 mi
Kilometers
246.82 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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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 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kirkland
Wed, Apr 29, 3:07 PM PDT
Return by in Mattawa
Wed, Apr 29, 5:38 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mattawa
2026-04-29T12:36
Arrive Kirkland
Wed, Apr 29, 3:07 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:28 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mattawa
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Roslyn
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, USA

From Mattawa
76.6 mi
01h 15m
To Kirkland
76.9 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 mph NW
Destination
47°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 1:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Government Road

    1788 ft · 36 sec · Government Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Road 24 Southwest

    1753 ft · 35 sec · Road 24 Southwest

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Route 243

    3 m · 1 sec · State Route 243

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 243

    14.3 mi · 21 min · State Route 243

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1 mi · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue on I 90 West: Seattle

    1.1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    127.9 mi · 2 hr 21 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405: Renton, Everett

    1138 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Everett, Bellevue

    2439 ft · 59 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Northeast 85th Street, Kirkland

    2063 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    55 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Northeast 85th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Northeast 85th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    137 m · 18 sec · 6th Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 7th Avenue

    542 ft · 16 sec · 7th Avenue

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto 7th Avenue

    1699 ft · 51 sec · 7th Avenue

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto 7th Avenue

    588 ft · 19 sec · 7th Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    122 m · 11 sec · 1st Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
129 mi · 84%
State Route 243
14.3 mi · 9%
I 405 North
6.76 mi · 4%
Northeast 85th Street
1.1 mi · 1%
7th Avenue
0.54 mi
Government Road
0.34 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Merge slight left

128 mi · 02h 21m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.1 mi
126.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roslyn
01h 15m from Mattawa
Leave By
1:28 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Mattawa and Partly Cloudy near Kirkland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 153.4 miles (246.8 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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 76.6 miles from Mattawa and 76.9 miles from Kirkland.

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

The direct path is about 126.3 miles (203.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:28 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.31 one way or $56.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Mattawa and Partly Cloudy near Kirkland.

Stop Ideas Near Roslyn

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

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

BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

48 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

50 mi away
11645 North Rd
RAIL

Columbia Station

56 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Stevens Pass, Washington

56 mi away
US Highway 2 at Summit Parking Lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mattawa and Kirkland. Straight-line distance: 126.34 mi (203.33 km).

Mattawa

#1 Mattawa

City in Washington, United States

Population5,112
Coordinates46.7379100, -119.9028200
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Kirkland

#2 Kirkland

A city in King County, Washington.

Population95,431
Coordinates47.6814900, -122.2087400
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: Government Road (-119.902822, 46.737792)
End: 1st Street (-122.208447, 47.681494)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 247 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.41 gal
20.49 L · about $28.31
Round trip
$56.62
10.82 gal · 40.98 L
Estimated CO2
48.1 kg one way
Round trip: 96.2 kg / 212 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $28.31 $56.62
Mid-grade $5.57 $30.12 $60.23
Premium $5.77 $31.22 $62.44
Diesel $5.47 $29.58 $59.15

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Mattawa and Kirkland. The current time is 12:36:44.

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.