How far is Cheney, WA from Redmond, WA?

The driving distance from Cheney, WA to Redmond, WA is about 268.6 miles (432.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 212.2 miles (341.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
268.54 mi
04h 14m
Flight
212.22 mi
341.54 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
212.22 mi
Kilometers
341.54 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
268.54 mi
Kilometers
432.18 km
Drive Time
04h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Redmond
Thu, Apr 23, 3:06 AM PDT
Return by in Cheney
Thu, Apr 23, 7:21 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cheney
2026-04-22T22:52
Arrive Redmond
Thu, Apr 23, 3:06 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:30 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cheney
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
George
WA

City in Washington, USA

From Cheney
131.9 mi
02h 07m
To Redmond
136.6 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Wednesday

Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph SW
Destination
55°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cheney and Redmond.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cheney and Redmond.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    50 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto F Street

    42 m · 8 sec · F Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · 1st Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Lt. Col. Michael P. Anderson Memorial Highway

    9.2 mi · 13 min · Lt. Col. Michael P. Anderson Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1383 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    35.8 mi · 38 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    208.9 mi · 3 hr 48 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward 148th Avenue Southeast, 150th Avenue Southeast

    1398 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on 148th Avenue Southeast, 150th Avenue Southeast

    1821 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on 148th Avenue Southeast, Easgate Way

    892 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on 156th Avenue Southeast, 148th Avenue Southeast, Bellevue College

    51 m · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Southeast Eastgate Way

    1011 ft · 31 sec · Southeast Eastgate Way

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 150th Avenue Southeast

    146 m · 14 sec · 150th Avenue Southeast

  14. 14

    Continue on 148th Avenue Southeast

    904 ft · 26 sec · 148th Avenue Southeast

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on 148th Avenue Southeast

    1.8 mi · 4 min · 148th Avenue Southeast

  16. 16

    Continue on 148th Avenue Northeast

    1.6 mi · 3 min · 148th Avenue Northeast

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight right toward WA 520 East: Redmond

    2454 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward West Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast

    1666 ft · 48 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast

    1643 ft · 40 sec · West Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Leary Way

    2588 ft · 1 min · Leary Way

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Redmond Way

    96 m · 18 sec · Redmond Way

  23. 23

    Turn left onto 164th Avenue Northeast

    9 m · 1 sec · 164th Avenue Northeast

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 164th Avenue Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cheney and Redmond.

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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lt. Col. Michael P. Anderson Memorial Highway
254 mi · 95%
148th Avenue Southeast
2.72 mi · 1%
WA 520 East
2.47 mi · 1%
1st Street
1.81 mi · 1%
148th Avenue Northeast
1.56 mi · 1%
West Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast
0.63 mi
Longest Stretch

Lt. Col. Michael P. Anderson Memorial Highway

Keep slight left

209 mi · 03h 48m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.4 mi
212.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
George
02h 07m from Cheney
Leave By
8:30 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Cheney and Light Rain Likely near Redmond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cheney to Redmond?

The road trip is about 268.6 miles (432.2 km) and usually takes 04h 14m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

George is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.9 miles from Cheney and 136.6 miles from Redmond.

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

The direct path is about 212.2 miles (341.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:30 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.61 one way or $99.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Cheney and Light Rain Likely near Redmond.

Stop Ideas Near George

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around George, 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 George.

BUS

Quincy, Washington

18 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Ephrata, WA

34 mi away
1352 Basin Street SW
RAIL

Ephrata

36 mi away
24 Alder St NW
BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

46 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cheney and Redmond. Straight-line distance: 212.22 mi (341.54 km).

Cheney

#1 Cheney

City in the U.

Population12,930
Coordinates47.4873900, -117.5757600
Altitude717
CountryUnited States
Redmond

#2 Redmond

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population72,507
Coordinates47.6739900, -122.1215100
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: (-117.575938, 47.487485)
End: 164th Avenue Northeast (-122.121524, 47.674028)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 432 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.48 gal
35.87 L · about $49.61
Round trip
$99.22
18.96 gal · 71.74 L
Estimated CO2
84.2 kg one way
Round trip: 168.5 kg / 371 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $49.61 $99.22
Mid-grade $5.57 $52.78 $105.55
Premium $5.77 $54.71 $109.42
Diesel $5.47 $51.83 $103.65

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 Cheney and Redmond. The current time is 22:52:14.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.