How far is Snoqualmie, WA from Kirkland, WA?
The driving distance from Snoqualmie, WA to Kirkland, WA is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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 32m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Snoqualmie and Kirkland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Snoqualmie and Kirkland.
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Start on Railroad Avenue Southeast
1.3 km · 2 min · Railroad Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto Meadowbrook Way Southeast
1.1 km · 1 min · Meadowbrook Way Southeast
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Turn right onto Southeast North Bend Way
1.1 km · 1 min · Southeast North Bend Way
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southeast North Bend Way
27 m · 2 sec · Southeast North Bend Way
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Exit the roundabout onto Southeast North Bend Way
1839 ft · 37 sec · Southeast North Bend Way
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 West: Seattle
2657 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
16.6 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405: Renton, Everett
1138 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Everett, Bellevue
2439 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
6.3 mi · 8 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 Snoqualmie 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 90 West
Merge slight left
16.6 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Rain leaving Snoqualmie 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 Snoqualmie to Kirkland?
The road trip is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Issaquah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Snoqualmie and 14.3 miles from Kirkland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 7:24 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.23 one way or $10.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Snoqualmie and Light Rain Likely near Kirkland.
Stop Ideas Near Issaquah
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Tukwila Community Center
Renton City Human Services
Renton City Hall
Renton Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Issaquah.
Tukwila station
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Monroe, Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Snoqualmie and Kirkland. Straight-line distance: 20.75 mi (33.39 km).
#1 Snoqualmie
Town
| Population | 13,555 |
| Coordinates | 47.5287100, -121.8253900 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| 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: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $5.23 | $10.47 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $5.57 | $11.13 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $5.77 | $11.54 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $5.47 | $10.93 |
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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