How far is it from Bellevue, WA to Kirkland, WA?

The distance between Bellevue, WA and Kirkland, WA is 19 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Bellevue, WA to Kirkland, WA?

The drive from Bellevue, WA to Kirkland, WA takes approximately 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Bellevue, WA to Kirkland, WA?

The fastest route from Bellevue, WA to Kirkland, WA covers 19 km with a driving time of approximately 25 min.

Which direction is Kirkland, WA from Bellevue, WA?

Kirkland, WA lies roughly to the north of Bellevue, WA.

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Distance: 19 kmDrive time: 25 min

Driving from Bellevue, WA to Kirkland, WA takes about 25 min via I 405. The distance is 19 km. The straight-line distance is 12 km. Driving directions

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This 11-mile trip starts with a 20-minute drive on 140th Court Southeast. From there, take the Lake Hills Connector and I-405 into Kirkland on the eastern shore of Lake Washington.

1 Depart right onto 140th Court Southeast 66 m
2 Continue straight onto Southeast 18th Place 111 m
3 At end of road, turn left onto Kamber Road 223 m
4 Turn left onto 145th Place Southeast 455 m
5 Continue straight onto 140th Avenue Southeast 326 m
6 Turn left onto Lake Hills Connector 3 km
7 Turn left onto Southeast 8th Street 514 m
8 Take ramp right 363 m
9 Merge slightly left 11 km
10 Keep slightly right 70 m
11 Take exit slightly right 335 m
12 Keep slightly left 113 m
13 Turn slightly left onto Northeast 116th Street 2 km

14 Turn left onto 108th Avenue Northeast 400 m
15 Turn right onto Northeast 112th Street 400 m
16 Turn left onto 104th Avenue Northeast 200 m
17 Turn right onto Northeast 110th Street 208 m
18 Turn left onto 101st Place Northeast 133 m
19 Arrive straight

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The return trip from Kirkland, WA to Bellevue, WA covers roughly the same distance, 19 km.

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This 11-mile trip starts with a 20-minute drive on 140th Court Southeast. From there, take the Lake Hills Connector and I-405 into Kirkland on the eastern shore of Lake Washington.

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How far is it from Bellevue, WA to Kirkland, WA?: The distance between Bellevue, WA and Kirkland, WA is 19 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Bellevue, WA to Kirkland, WA?: The drive from Bellevue, WA to Kirkland, WA takes approximately 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Bellevue, WA to Kirkland, WA?: The fastest route from Bellevue, WA to Kirkland, WA covers 19 km with a driving time of approximately 25 min.
Which direction is Kirkland, WA from Bellevue, WA?: Kirkland, WA lies roughly to the north of Bellevue, WA.

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