How far is Woodland, WA from Kirkland, WA?

The driving distance from Woodland, WA to Kirkland, WA is about 153 miles (246.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.3 miles (201.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
153.05 mi
02h 30m
Flight
125.36 mi
201.74 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Woodland.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.36 mi
Kilometers
201.74 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.05 mi
Kilometers
246.31 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kirkland
Sat, Apr 18, 9:05 AM PDT
Return by in Woodland
Sat, Apr 18, 11:35 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodland
2026-04-18T06:34
Arrive Kirkland
Sat, Apr 18, 9:05 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:30 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodland
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Tumwater
WA

City in Thurston County, Washington, United States

From Woodland
76.4 mi
01h 15m
To Kirkland
76.7 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph SE
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Goerig Street

    22 m · 3 sec · Goerig Street

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on Lewis River Road

    798 ft · 35 sec · Lewis River Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Atlantic Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Atlantic Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    1490 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    111.4 mi · 2 hr 6 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    20.7 mi · 26 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 518 West, I 405 North: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Bellevue

    136 m · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Renton, Bellevue

    2062 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    17.4 mi · 22 min

  10. 10

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

    2063 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    55 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Northeast 85th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Northeast 85th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    137 m · 18 sec · 6th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 7th Avenue

    542 ft · 16 sec · 7th Avenue

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto 7th Avenue

    1699 ft · 49 sec · 7th Avenue

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto 7th Avenue

    588 ft · 19 sec · 7th Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    122 m · 11 sec · 1st Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Atlantic Avenue
133 mi · 87%
I 405 North
17.8 mi · 12%
Northeast 85th Street
1.1 mi · 1%
7th Avenue
0.54 mi
Lewis River Road
0.15 mi
6th Street
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

Atlantic Avenue

Merge slight left

111 mi · 02h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.7 mi
125.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tumwater
01h 15m from Woodland
Leave By
1:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Woodland and Mostly Cloudy then 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 Woodland to Kirkland?

The road trip is about 153 miles (246.3 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?

Tumwater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.4 miles from Woodland and 76.7 miles from Kirkland.

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

The direct path is about 125.3 miles (201.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:30 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.26 one way or $56.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Woodland and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near Kirkland.

Stop Ideas Near Tumwater

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Tumwater and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 10.2 mi away

City of Lacey - City Hall Parking

Olympia , WA
402 College St SE, Olympia, WA 98503
Parking lot
Olympia City Hall
Meeting point 8.7 mi away

Olympia City Hall

Olympia , WA
601 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA 98501
Rating 3.2/5 17 reviews City Hall,City government office,Government
Lacey Community Center
Nearby stop 10.7 mi away

Lacey Community Center

Olympia , WA
6729 Pacific Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98503
Rating 4.5/5 280 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tumwater.

RAIL

Centennial Station

9 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Centralia station

32 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

45 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

71 mi away
7301 South 158th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodland and Kirkland. Straight-line distance: 125.36 mi (201.74 km).

Woodland

#1 Woodland

Town in Washington state, United States

Population6,548
Coordinates45.9045600, -122.7439900
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Kirkland

#2 Kirkland

A city in King County, Washington.

Population95,431
Coordinates47.6814900, -122.2087400
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: Goerig Street (-122.744085, 45.90458)
End: 1st Street (-122.208447, 47.681494)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 246 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.4 gal
20.44 L · about $28.26
Round trip
$56.52
10.8 gal · 40.88 L
Estimated CO2
48 kg one way
Round trip: 96 kg / 212 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $28.26 $56.52
Mid-grade $5.57 $30.06 $60.12
Premium $5.77 $31.16 $62.33
Diesel $5.47 $29.52 $59.04

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodland and Kirkland. The current time is 06:34:54.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.