How far is Mukilteo, WA from Kirkland, WA?

The driving distance from Mukilteo, WA to Kirkland, WA is about 21.7 miles (35 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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
21.72 mi
00h 29m
Flight
18.71 mi
30.11 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.71 mi
Kilometers
30.11 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.72 mi
Kilometers
34.95 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kirkland
Thu, Apr 23, 12:07 AM PDT
Return by in Mukilteo
Thu, Apr 23, 12:36 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mukilteo
2026-04-22T23:37
Arrive Kirkland
Thu, Apr 23, 12:07 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:32 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Mukilteo
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
North Creek
WA

Census-designated place in Warren County, New York

From Mukilteo
11 mi
00h 14m
To Kirkland
10.7 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S
Destination
56°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mukilteo Speedway

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Mukilteo Speedway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 84th Street Southwest

    2113 ft · 44 sec · 84th Street Southwest

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Paine Field Boulevard

    1.3 km · 58 sec · Paine Field Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Mukilteo Speedway

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Mukilteo Speedway

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    10.3 mi · 13 min

  7. 7

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

    2401 ft · 59 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Northeast 85th Street

    2683 ft · 1 min · Northeast 85th Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    137 m · 18 sec · 6th Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 7th Avenue

    542 ft · 16 sec · 7th Avenue

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto 7th Avenue

    1699 ft · 51 sec · 7th Avenue

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto 7th Avenue

    588 ft · 19 sec · 7th Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    122 m · 11 sec · 1st Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mukilteo Speedway
19.2 mi · 88%
Northeast 85th Street
0.96 mi · 4%
Paine Field Boulevard
0.82 mi · 4%
7th Avenue
0.54 mi · 2%
84th Street Southwest
0.4 mi · 2%
6th Street
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

Mukilteo Speedway

Keep slight right

10.3 mi · 00h 13m

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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
18.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Creek
00h 14m from Mukilteo
Leave By
7:32 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Mukilteo 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 Mukilteo to Kirkland?

The road trip is about 21.7 miles (35 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

North Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11 miles from Mukilteo and 10.7 miles from Kirkland.

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

The direct path is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:32 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.03 one way or $8.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Mukilteo and Light Rain Likely near Kirkland.

Stop Ideas Near North Creek

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

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

RAIL

Edmonds station

15 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.
BUS

Monroe (Eastbound), WA

16 mi away
19746 US Highway 2
BUS

Monroe, Washington

16 mi away
118 North Lewis St., Suite 112
RAIL

Everett Station

18 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mukilteo and Kirkland. Straight-line distance: 18.71 mi (30.11 km).

Mukilteo

#1 Mukilteo

Waterfront city in Snohomish County, Washington, United States

Population21,351
Coordinates47.9445400, -122.3045800
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Kirkland

#2 Kirkland

A city in King County, Washington.

Population95,431
Coordinates47.6814900, -122.2087400
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: Mukilteo Speedway (-122.304493, 47.944517)
End: 1st Street (-122.208447, 47.681494)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.77 gal
2.9 L · about $4.03
Round trip
$8.06
1.54 gal · 5.8 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.7 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $4.03 $8.06
Mid-grade $5.57 $4.29 $8.57
Premium $5.77 $4.44 $8.89
Diesel $5.47 $4.21 $8.42

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Mukilteo and Kirkland. The current time is 23:37:55.

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.