How far is Zillah, WA from Kirkland, WA?

The driving distance from Zillah, WA to Kirkland, WA is about 162.4 miles (261.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.3 miles (204.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
162.43 mi
02h 35m
Flight
127.34 mi
204.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.34 mi
Kilometers
204.93 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
162.43 mi
Kilometers
261.4 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kirkland
Thu, Apr 23, 12:23 AM PDT
Return by in Zillah
Thu, Apr 23, 2:59 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Zillah
2026-04-22T21:47
Arrive Kirkland
Thu, Apr 23, 12:23 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:18 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Zillah
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
South Cle Elum
WA

Town of the United States

From Zillah
81 mi
01h 17m
To Kirkland
81.4 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph W
Destination
56°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Avenue

    2948 ft · 1 min · 1st Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Meyers Road

    1522 ft · 43 sec · Meyers Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    2059 ft · 50 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    19.9 mi · 23 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    31 mi · 34 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

    101.4 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405: Renton, Everett

    1138 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

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

    2439 ft · 59 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 8 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 · 51 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 Zillah and Kirkland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
101 mi · 62%
Meyers Road
51.7 mi · 32%
I 405 North
6.76 mi · 4%
Northeast 85th Street
1.1 mi · 1%
1st Avenue
0.56 mi
7th Avenue
0.54 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

101 mi · 01h 54m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.1 mi
127.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Cle Elum
01h 17m from Zillah
Leave By
1:18 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Zillah 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 Zillah to Kirkland?

The road trip is about 162.4 miles (261.4 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?

South Cle Elum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81 miles from Zillah and 81.4 miles from Kirkland.

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

The direct path is about 127.3 miles (204.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.1 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 1:18 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.99 one way or $59.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near South Cle Elum

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Cle Elum, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Cle Elum.

BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

51 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

52 mi away
11645 North Rd
RAIL

Columbia Station

55 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Stevens Pass, Washington

61 mi away
US Highway 2 at Summit Parking Lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Zillah and Kirkland. Straight-line distance: 127.34 mi (204.93 km).

Zillah

#1 Zillah

City in Washington

Population3,135
Coordinates46.4020700, -120.2620000
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Kirkland

#2 Kirkland

A city in King County, Washington.

Population95,431
Coordinates47.6814900, -122.2087400
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: 1st Avenue (-120.262081, 46.401967)
End: 1st Street (-122.208447, 47.681494)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 261 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.73 gal
21.7 L · about $29.99
Round trip
$59.97
11.46 gal · 43.4 L
Estimated CO2
50.9 kg one way
Round trip: 101.8 kg / 224 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $29.99 $59.97
Mid-grade $5.57 $31.90 $63.80
Premium $5.77 $33.07 $66.14
Diesel $5.47 $31.33 $62.65

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Zillah and Kirkland. The current time is 21:47:59.

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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.