How far is Mill Creek, WA from Kirkland, WA?
The driving distance from Mill Creek, WA to Kirkland, WA is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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 26m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
A city in King County, Washington.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mill Creek and Kirkland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mill Creek and Kirkland.
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Start on 151st Street Southeast
1124 ft · 49 sec · 151st Street Southeast
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Continue on 16th Avenue Southeast
1865 ft · 1 min · 16th Avenue Southeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mill Creek Boulevard
2524 ft · 1 min · Mill Creek Boulevard
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Turn right onto 153rd Street Southeast
966 ft · 50 sec · 153rd Street Southeast
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Turn left onto Bothell-Everett Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Bothell-Everett Highway
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Continue on Bothell-Everett Highway
3.4 mi · 6 min · Bothell-Everett Highway
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Continue on Bothell-Everett Highway
1456 ft · 47 sec · Bothell-Everett Highway
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Take the ramp straight toward I 405 South: Bellevue
2043 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
7.8 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Northeast 85th Street, Kirkland
2401 ft · 59 sec
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Turn right onto Northeast 85th Street
2683 ft · 1 min · Northeast 85th Street
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Turn right onto 6th Street
137 m · 18 sec · 6th Street
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Turn left onto 7th Avenue
542 ft · 16 sec · 7th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto 7th Avenue
1699 ft · 51 sec · 7th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto 7th Avenue
588 ft · 19 sec · 7th Avenue
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Turn right onto 1st Street
122 m · 11 sec · 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mill Creek and Kirkland.
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
7.8 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Mill Creek and Light Rain Likely near Kirkland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mill Creek to Kirkland?
The road trip is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Bothell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Mill Creek and 7.7 miles from Kirkland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:36 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.93 one way or $5.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Mill Creek and Light Rain Likely near Kirkland.
Stop Ideas Near Bothell
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 Bothell.
Edmonds station
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King Street Station
Monroe (Eastbound), WA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mill Creek and Kirkland. Straight-line distance: 12.34 mi (19.86 km).
#1 Mill Creek
City in Snohomish County, Washington, USA
| Population | 20,802 |
| Coordinates | 47.8601000, -122.2043000 |
| Altitude | 115 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kirkland
A city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 95,431 |
| Coordinates | 47.6814900, -122.2087400 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
End: 1st Street (-122.208447, 47.681494)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.93 | $5.86 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $3.06 | $6.12 |
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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