I think you're wise to plan on a short first solo trip to get a feel for what you can accomplish. I did the opposite, my first solo trip was over 400 km in northern Saskatchewan, but I took a ton of food, a fishing rod, and had an open schedule. Despite adverse weather it took about half the time I thought it might but that's probably because I was restless, strong, and also didn't have the same distractions one has with companions -- hanging out at camp, discussing route options, and so on. I think, as others have said, it all depends on what you want out of the trip, your personality, your fitness, the winds, your boat, your paddle (I would bring a kayak paddle next time for the windy days and to mix it up), your drive.
Another idea would be to plan a loop trip with options of lengthening or shortening the trip -- something I ended up choosing to not do (though I considered it) to give myself a concrete objective.
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