Cities Near Kirkland
Cities near Kirkland, Washington: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Sammamish, Seattle, Shoreline. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Kirkland, Washington is Sammamish, about 7 mi (11 km) away — roughly 22 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sammamish | 7 mi / 11 km | 22 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Seattle | 8 mi / 12 km | 26 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Shoreline | 8 mi / 13 km | 27 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Renton | 14 mi / 22 km | 27 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Everett | 21 mi / 33 km | 40 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Federal Way | 25 mi / 41 km | 49 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Tacoma | 32 mi / 51 km | 57 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| South Hill | 37 mi / 60 km | 1 hr 7 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Olympia | 55 mi / 89 km | 1 hr 39 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Victoria | 74 mi / 119 km | 1 hr 43 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
Day trips from Kirkland
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Sammamish, Seattle, Shoreline, Renton, Everett. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Kirkland include Sammamish, Seattle, Shoreline, Renton, Everett. The closest is Sammamish, about 7 miles (11 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.