How far is Woodinville, WA from Kirkland, WA?

The driving distance from Woodinville, WA to Kirkland, WA is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.5 miles (8.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m 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
8.27 mi
00h 13m
Flight
5.45 mi
8.77 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.45 mi
Kilometers
8.77 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.27 mi
Kilometers
13.31 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kirkland
Sun, Apr 19, 3:23 AM PDT
Return by in Woodinville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:36 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodinville
2026-04-19T03:09
Arrive Kirkland
Sun, Apr 19, 3:23 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:13 AM to 7:13 PM PDT

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

Leave by
8:04 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Woodinville
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
Kingsgate
WA

Census designated place

From Woodinville
4.1 mi
00h 06m
To Kirkland
4.2 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph S
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    24 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Northeast 175th Street

    146 m · 20 sec · Northeast 175th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 131st Avenue Northeast

    1314 ft · 27 sec · 131st Avenue Northeast

  4. 4

    Continue on 132nd Avenue Northeast

    117 m · 18 sec · 132nd Avenue Northeast

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward WA 522 West

    1315 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1310 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Bellevue

    1.3 km · 59 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight left

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

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

    2401 ft · 59 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Northeast 85th Street

    2683 ft · 1 min · Northeast 85th Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    137 m · 18 sec · 6th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 7th Avenue

    542 ft · 16 sec · 7th Avenue

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto 7th Avenue

    1699 ft · 51 sec · 7th Avenue

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto 7th Avenue

    588 ft · 19 sec · 7th Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    122 m · 11 sec · 1st Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodinville 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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
192.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northeast 85th Street
0.96 mi · 12%
I 405 South
0.78 mi · 9%
7th Avenue
0.54 mi · 6%
WA 522 West
0.5 mi · 6%
131st Avenue Northeast
0.25 mi · 3%
Northeast 175th Street
0.09 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn slight left

4.9 mi · 00h 06m

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 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
5.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kingsgate
00h 06m from Woodinville
Leave By
8:04 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Woodinville and Chance Light Rain near Kirkland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Woodinville to Kirkland?

The road trip is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?

Kingsgate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.1 miles from Woodinville and 4.2 miles from Kirkland.

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

The direct path is about 5.5 miles (8.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.52 one way or $3.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodinville and Kirkland. Straight-line distance: 5.45 mi (8.77 km).

Woodinville

#1 Woodinville

City in King County, Washington, United States

Population14,980
Coordinates47.7542700, -122.1634600
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Kirkland

#2 Kirkland

A city in King County, Washington.

Population95,431
Coordinates47.6814900, -122.2087400
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: (-122.163158, 47.754271)
End: 1st Street (-122.208447, 47.681494)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 13 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.29 gal
1.1 L · about $1.52
Round trip
$3.04
0.58 gal · 2.2 L
Estimated CO2
2.6 kg one way
Round trip: 5.2 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $1.52 $3.04
Mid-grade $5.57 $1.61 $3.23
Premium $5.77 $1.67 $3.35
Diesel $5.47 $1.59 $3.17

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodinville and Kirkland. The current time is 03:09:54.

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.