How far is Mill Plain, WA from Kirkland, WA?
The driving distance from Mill Plain, WA to Kirkland, WA is about 178.3 miles (286.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 141.5 miles (227.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 09m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mill Plain and Kirkland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mill Plain and Kirkland.
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Start on the route
559 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Northeast 29th Street
61 m · 11 sec · Northeast 29th Street
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Turn right onto Northeast 172nd Avenue
2266 ft · 1 min · Northeast 172nd Avenue
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Turn left onto Northeast 39th Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · Northeast 39th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northeast 137th Avenue
5 m · 1 sec · Northeast 137th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Northeast 137th Avenue
1201 ft · 29 sec · Northeast 137th Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northeast 137th Avenue
29 m · 2 sec · Northeast 137th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Northeast 137th Avenue
1247 ft · 31 sec · Northeast 137th Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Northeast 49th Street
64 m · 4 sec · Northeast 49th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Northeast 49th Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Northeast 49th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Northeast 112th Avenue
1683 ft · 37 sec · Northeast 112th Avenue
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Continue on Northeast Gher Road
30 m · 9 sec · Northeast Gher Road
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Turn left onto WA 500 West
1089 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
774 ft · 12 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 205 North: Seattle
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
6.1 mi · 8 min
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Merge slight left
125.5 mi · 2 hr 22 min
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Keep slight right
20.7 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 518 West, I 405 North: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Bellevue
136 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Renton, Bellevue
2062 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
17.4 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Northeast 85th Street, Kirkland
2063 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight left
55 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Northeast 85th Street
1.1 km · 2 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 Plain and Kirkland.
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 205 North
Merge slight left
126 mi · 02h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Light Rain leaving Mill Plain 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 Plain to Kirkland?
The road trip is about 178.3 miles (286.9 km) and usually takes 03h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fords Prairie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.7 miles from Mill Plain and 89.6 miles from Kirkland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 141.5 miles (227.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:42 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.92 one way or $65.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Mill Plain and Light Rain Likely near Kirkland.
Stop Ideas Near Fords Prairie
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 Fords Prairie.
Centralia station
Centennial Station
Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center
Tacoma Dome Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mill Plain and Kirkland. Straight-line distance: 141.5 mi (227.72 km).
#1 Mill Plain
Census designated place
| Population | 7,874 |
| Coordinates | 45.6429000, -122.4939800 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| 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: 287 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
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 | $32.92 | $65.83 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $35.02 | $70.03 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $36.30 | $72.60 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $34.39 | $68.77 |
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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