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

The distance between Bellevue, WA, and Kirkland, WA, is 12 mi 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 12 mi 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.

Are there charging stations between Bellevue, WA and Kirkland, WA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Bellevue, WA to Kirkland, WA, including Albertsons Kenmore #3500 - 6850 N E Bothell Way (350 kW); Ballard Blocks (350 kW); BoA Georgetown WA3-129 (Seattle, WA) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 488.

Bellevue, WA Kirkland, WA

Distance: 12 miDuration: 25 min

Driving from Bellevue, WA to Kirkland, WA takes about 25 min via I 405. The distance is 12 mi. The straight-line distance is 8 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions19 · 12 mi

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 72 yd
2 Continue straight onto Southeast 18th Place 121 yd
3 At end of road, turn left onto Kamber Road 1 mi
4 Turn left onto 145th Place Southeast 1 mi
5 Continue straight onto 140th Avenue Southeast 1 mi
6 Turn left onto Lake Hills Connector 2 mi
7 Turn left onto Southeast 8th Street 1 mi
8 Take ramp right 1 mi
9 Merge slightly left 7 mi
10 Keep slightly right 76 yd
11 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
12 Keep slightly left 123 yd
13 Turn slightly left onto Northeast 116th Street 1 mi

14 Turn left onto 108th Avenue Northeast 1 mi
15 Turn right onto Northeast 112th Street 1 mi
16 Turn left onto 104th Avenue Northeast 1 mi
17 Turn right onto Northeast 110th Street 1 mi
18 Turn left onto 101st Place Northeast 146 yd
19 Arrive straight

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The return trip from Kirkland, WA to Bellevue, WA covers roughly the same distance, 12 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

488 chargers

Albertsons Kenmore #3500 - 6850 N E Bothell WayCCS, CHAdeMO · 6850 N E Bothell Way, Kenmore, WA, 98028350 kW
Ballard BlocksCCS, CHAdeMO · 1451 NW 46th St, Seattle, WA, 98107350 kW
BoA Georgetown WA3-129 (Seattle, WA)CCS, CHAdeMO · 1112 S BAILEY ST, Seattle, WA, 98108350 kW
BoA Queen Anne WA3-154 (Seattle, WA)CCS · 100 W MERCER ST, Seattle, WA, 98119350 kW
BofA Overlake Park WA3-152 (Redmond, WA)CCS · 2400 148th Avenue NE, Redmond, WA, 98502350 kW

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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.

Popular destinations close by

Kirkland, WA → Redmond, WA7 mi · 20 min Kirkland, WA → Langley, WA31 mi · 1 h 10 min Kirkland, WA → Lake Forest Park, WA8 mi · 20 min Kirkland, WA → Sammamish, WA15 mi · 35 min Kirkland, WA → Hunts Point, WA10 mi · 20 min Kirkland, WA → Beaux Arts Village, WA11 mi · 25 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 6, 2026.

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How far is it from Bellevue, WA, {fromState} to Kirkland, WA, {toState}?: The distance between Bellevue, WA, {fromState} and Kirkland, WA, {toState} is 12 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Bellevue, WA, {fromState} to Kirkland, WA, {toState}?: The drive from Bellevue, WA, {fromState} to Kirkland, WA, {toState} takes approximately 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Bellevue, WA, {fromState} to Kirkland, WA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Bellevue, WA, {fromState} to Kirkland, WA, {toState} covers 12 mi 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.
Are there charging stations between Bellevue, WA and Kirkland, WA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Bellevue, WA to Kirkland, WA, including Albertsons Kenmore #3500 - 6850 N E Bothell Way (350 kW); Ballard Blocks (350 kW); BoA Georgetown WA3-129 (Seattle, WA) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 488.

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