How far is Lake Stevens, WA from Redmond, WA?

The driving distance from Lake Stevens, WA to Redmond, WA is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.88 mi
00h 49m
Flight
23.72 mi
38.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.72 mi
Kilometers
38.17 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.88 mi
Kilometers
43.26 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Redmond
Thu, Apr 23, 12:49 AM PDT
Return by in Lake Stevens
Thu, Apr 23, 1:39 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Stevens
2026-04-22T23:59
Arrive Redmond
Thu, Apr 23, 12:49 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Stevens
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Cathcart
WA

Census designated place in Washington State, U.

From Lake Stevens
13.3 mi
00h 24m
To Redmond
13.5 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SSW
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 Lake Stevens and Redmond.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Stevens and Redmond.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1206 ft · 46 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Lakeshore Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Lakeshore Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on East Lake Stevens Road

    1.4 mi · 4 min · East Lake Stevens Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Lake Stevens Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Lake Stevens Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Route 9

    58 m · 3 sec · State Route 9

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 9

    2.8 mi · 4 min · State Route 9

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 9

    37 m · 2 sec · State Route 9

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 9

    5.2 mi · 8 min · State Route 9

  9. 9

    Continue on State Route 9

    5.6 mi · 10 min · State Route 9

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward WA 522 West: Seattle

    1595 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto State Route 522

    1.6 mi · 2 min · State Route 522

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 202 East: Woodinville, Redmond

    1021 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 132nd Avenue Northeast

    117 m · 10 sec · 132nd Avenue Northeast

  14. 14

    Continue on 131st Avenue Northeast

    2838 ft · 59 sec · 131st Avenue Northeast

  15. 15

    Continue on Northeast 171st Street

    130 m · 9 sec · Northeast 171st Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northeast 171st Street

    25 m · 2 sec · Northeast 171st Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Northeast 171st Street

    147 m · 10 sec · Northeast 171st Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northeast 171st Street

    31 m · 2 sec · Northeast 171st Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Northeast 171st Street

    1633 ft · 37 sec · Northeast 171st Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 140th Avenue Northeast

    585 ft · 13 sec · 140th Avenue Northeast

  21. 21

    Continue on 140th Place Northeast

    1.5 km · 2 min · 140th Place Northeast

  22. 22

    Continue on 148th Avenue Northeast

    2053 ft · 49 sec · 148th Avenue Northeast

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Woodinville Redmond Road Northeast

    47 m · 5 sec · Woodinville Redmond Road Northeast

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Woodinville Redmond Road Northeast

    679 ft · 16 sec · Woodinville Redmond Road Northeast

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Woodinville Redmond Road Northeast

    27 m · 2 sec · Woodinville Redmond Road Northeast

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Woodinville Redmond Road Northeast

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Woodinville Redmond Road Northeast

  27. 27

    Continue on Redmond-Woodinville Road Northeast

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Redmond-Woodinville Road Northeast

  28. 28

    Continue on 164th Avenue Northeast

    2574 ft · 1 min · 164th Avenue Northeast

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 164th Avenue Northeast

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
29 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
1 merges, 14 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
107.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 9
13.7 mi · 51%
Redmond-Woodinville Road Northeast
2.22 mi · 8%
Woodinville Redmond Road Northeast
1.65 mi · 6%
State Route 522
1.6 mi · 6%
South Lake Stevens Road
1.57 mi · 6%
East Lake Stevens Road
1.35 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

State Route 9

Continue on State Route 9

5.62 mi · 00h 10m

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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
23.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cathcart
00h 24m from Lake Stevens
Leave By
4:50 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Lake Stevens 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 Lake Stevens to Redmond?

The road trip is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Cathcart is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.3 miles from Lake Stevens and 13.5 miles from Redmond.

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

The direct path is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 4:50 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.97 one way or $9.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cathcart

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

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

BUS

Monroe (Eastbound), WA

10 mi away
19746 US Highway 2
BUS

Monroe, Washington

10 mi away
118 North Lewis St., Suite 112
RAIL

Everett Station

17 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.
RAIL

Edmonds station

22 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Stevens and Redmond. Straight-line distance: 23.72 mi (38.17 km).

Lake Stevens

#1 Lake Stevens

City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States

Population34,794
Coordinates48.0151000, -122.0637400
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Redmond

#2 Redmond

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population72,507
Coordinates47.6739900, -122.1215100
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-122.063864, 48.015168)
End: 164th Avenue Northeast (-122.121524, 47.674028)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.95 gal
3.59 L · about $4.97
Round trip
$9.94
1.9 gal · 7.18 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.9 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $4.97 $9.94
Mid-grade $5.57 $5.29 $10.58
Premium $5.77 $5.48 $10.96
Diesel $5.47 $5.19 $10.39

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 Lake Stevens and Redmond. The current time is 23:59:27.

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.