How far is Steilacoom, WA from Kirkland, WA?
The driving distance from Steilacoom, WA to Kirkland, WA is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Steilacoom and Kirkland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Steilacoom and Kirkland.
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Start on Rainier Street
10 m · 1 sec · Rainier Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 5 toward Rainier Street
68 m · 5 sec · Rainier Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Rainier Street
2776 ft · 2 min · Rainier Street
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Continue on Steilacoom Boulevard
3 mi · 6 min · Steilacoom Boulevard
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Continue on Steilacoom Boulevard Southwest
2.4 mi · 4 min · Steilacoom Boulevard Southwest
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Turn left onto South Tacoma Way
1640 ft · 46 sec · South Tacoma Way
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Turn right onto South 84th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South 84th Street
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Turn left onto Tacoma Mall Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · Tacoma Mall Boulevard
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Turn right onto South 74th Street
99 m · 8 sec · South 74th Street
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Continue on South 72nd Street
581 ft · 20 sec · South 72nd Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 5 North: Seattle
1410 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
3.5 mi · 4 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 Steilacoom 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 5 North
Keep slight right
20.7 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Steilacoom and Mostly Sunny near Kirkland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Steilacoom to Kirkland?
The road trip is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Des Moines is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26 miles from Steilacoom and 28.6 miles from Kirkland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:14 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.10 one way or $20.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Steilacoom and Mostly Sunny near Kirkland.
Stop Ideas Near Des Moines
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Tukwila Community Center
Auburn Building Permits
City of Covington
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Des Moines.
Tukwila station
Tacoma Dome Station
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Steilacoom and Kirkland. Straight-line distance: 39.86 mi (64.15 km).
#1 Steilacoom
Town in Washington, United States
| Population | 6,416 |
| Coordinates | 47.1698200, -122.6026300 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| 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: 88 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $10.10 | $20.20 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $10.74 | $21.49 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $11.14 | $22.28 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $10.55 | $21.10 |
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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