How far is White Center, WA from Kirkland, WA?
The driving distance from White Center, WA to Kirkland, WA is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.2 miles (21.3 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.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The eighteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Seattle metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between White Center and Kirkland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between White Center and Kirkland.
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Start on Southwest Roxbury Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Southwest Roxbury Street
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Turn slight left onto Olson Place Southwest
2680 ft · 2 min · Olson Place Southwest
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Take the ramp slight right toward WA 509 North: Seattle
1894 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on 1st Avenue South Bridge
1942 ft · 42 sec · 1st Avenue South Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward Michigan Street
1035 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on South Michigan Street
2708 ft · 2 min · South Michigan Street
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Turn slight right onto South Bailey Street
85 m · 10 sec · South Bailey Street
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Turn left onto I 5, I 90
1162 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia
2476 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
6.2 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 520: Bellevue, Kirkland
5.8 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast, Bellevue Way
1468 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast
50 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Bellevue Way Northeast
703 ft · 21 sec · Bellevue Way Northeast
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Continue on Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast
1.7 mi · 4 min · Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast
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Continue on Lake Street South
1 km · 2 min · Lake Street South
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Central Way
95 m · 20 sec · Central Way
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Turn right onto 1st Street
1854 ft · 51 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 White Center 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 5 North
Merge slight left
6.19 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving White Center and Partly Sunny near Kirkland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from White Center to Kirkland?
The road trip is about 19.1 miles (30.7 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?
Seattle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from White Center and 9.4 miles from Kirkland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 $3.51 one way or $7.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around White Center and Partly Sunny near Kirkland.
Stop Ideas Near Seattle
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 Seattle.
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Tukwila station
Edmonds station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between White Center and Kirkland. Straight-line distance: 13.23 mi (21.29 km).
#1 White Center
Census designated place
| Population | 13,495 |
| Coordinates | 47.5173200, -122.3548500 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| 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: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $3.51 | $7.01 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $3.73 | $7.46 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $3.87 | $7.73 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $3.66 | $7.33 |
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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