How far is East Wenatchee, WA from Redmond, WA?

The driving distance from East Wenatchee, WA to Redmond, WA is about 151.9 miles (244.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.1 miles (140.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
151.92 mi
02h 38m
Flight
87.12 mi
140.2 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.12 mi
Kilometers
140.2 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.92 mi
Kilometers
244.49 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Redmond
Sun, Apr 19, 11:44 AM PDT
Return by in East Wenatchee
Sun, Apr 19, 2:23 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Wenatchee
2026-04-19T09:06
Arrive Redmond
Sun, Apr 19, 11:44 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:14 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Wenatchee
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Roslyn
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, USA

From East Wenatchee
73.6 mi
01h 19m
To Redmond
78.3 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 7:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph N
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Wenatchee and Redmond.

  1. 1

    Start on 9th Street Northeast

    132 m · 16 sec · 9th Street Northeast

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Sunset Highway

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Sunset Highway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto US 2/97

    1.2 km · 1 min · US 2/97

  4. 4

    Continue on Odabashian Bridge

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Odabashian Bridge

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US2, US97

    42 m · 6 sec · US 2

  6. 6

    Exit the rotary onto US 2

    2365 ft · 45 sec · US 2

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 2

    43 m · 3 sec · US 2

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 2

    13.7 mi · 17 min · US 2

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 97 South to I-90, Ellensburg, Seattle

    1401 ft · 46 sec · US 2

  10. 10

    Turn left onto US 97

    35.3 mi · 44 min · US 97

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    9.8 mi · 13 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    827 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Sunset Highway

    804 ft · 11 sec · Sunset Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West

    1648 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    73.6 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  16. 16

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

    1398 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

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

    1821 ft · 44 sec

  18. 18

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

    892 ft · 31 sec

  19. 19

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

    51 m · 13 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Southeast Eastgate Way

    1011 ft · 31 sec · Southeast Eastgate Way

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 150th Avenue Southeast

    146 m · 14 sec · 150th Avenue Southeast

  22. 22

    Continue on 148th Avenue Southeast

    904 ft · 26 sec · 148th Avenue Southeast

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on 148th Avenue Southeast

    1.8 mi · 4 min · 148th Avenue Southeast

  24. 24

    Continue on 148th Avenue Northeast

    1.6 mi · 3 min · 148th Avenue Northeast

  25. 25

    Take the ramp slight right toward WA 520 East: Redmond

    2454 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 3 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward West Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast

    1666 ft · 48 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto West Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast

    1643 ft · 40 sec · West Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Leary Way

    2588 ft · 1 min · Leary Way

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Redmond Way

    96 m · 18 sec · Redmond Way

  31. 31

    Turn left onto 164th Avenue Northeast

    9 m · 1 sec · 164th Avenue Northeast

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 164th Avenue Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Wenatchee 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
32 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
73.9 mi · 49%
US 97
45.1 mi · 30%
US 2
14.3 mi · 9%
Sunset Highway
3.81 mi · 3%
148th Avenue Southeast
2.72 mi · 2%
WA 520 East
2.47 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Merge slight left

73.6 mi · 01h 23m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64.8 mi
87.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roslyn
01h 19m from East Wenatchee
Leave By
1:14 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving East Wenatchee 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 East Wenatchee to Redmond?

The road trip is about 151.9 miles (244.5 km) and usually takes 02h 38m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Roslyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.6 miles from East Wenatchee and 78.3 miles from Redmond.

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

The direct path is about 87.1 miles (140.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:14 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.05 one way or $56.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around East Wenatchee and Light Rain Likely near Redmond.

Stop Ideas Near Roslyn

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

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

BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

48 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

50 mi away
11645 North Rd
RAIL

Columbia Station

56 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Stevens Pass, Washington

56 mi away
US Highway 2 at Summit Parking Lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Wenatchee and Redmond. Straight-line distance: 87.12 mi (140.2 km).

East Wenatchee

#1 East Wenatchee

City in Douglas County, Washington, United States

Population14,012
Coordinates47.4156800, -120.2931300
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Redmond

#2 Redmond

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population72,507
Coordinates47.6739900, -122.1215100
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: 9th Street Northeast (-120.293188, 47.415771)
End: 164th Avenue Northeast (-122.121524, 47.674028)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 244 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.36 gal
20.29 L · about $28.05
Round trip
$56.10
10.72 gal · 40.58 L
Estimated CO2
47.6 kg one way
Round trip: 95.3 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $28.05 $56.10
Mid-grade $5.57 $29.84 $59.68
Premium $5.77 $30.93 $61.87
Diesel $5.47 $29.30 $58.61

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between East Wenatchee and Redmond. The current time is 09:06:27.

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.