How far is Mill Creek, WA from Redmond, WA?

The driving distance from Mill Creek, WA to Redmond, WA is about 18 miles (29 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.03 mi
00h 33m
Flight
13.42 mi
21.6 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Mill Creek.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.42 mi
Kilometers
21.6 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.03 mi
Kilometers
29.02 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Redmond
Fri, May 22, 11:45 AM PDT
Return by in Mill Creek
Fri, May 22, 12:19 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mill Creek
2026-05-22T11:12
Arrive Redmond
Fri, May 22, 11:45 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:24 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Mill Creek
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Bothell
WA

A city in King County, Washington.

From Mill Creek
9.1 mi
00h 16m
To Redmond
8.9 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NNW
Destination
74°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mill Creek and Redmond.

  1. 1

    Start on 151st Street Southeast

    1124 ft · 49 sec · 151st Street Southeast

  2. 2

    Continue on 16th Avenue Southeast

    1865 ft · 1 min · 16th Avenue Southeast

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mill Creek Boulevard

    2524 ft · 1 min · Mill Creek Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 153rd Street Southeast

    966 ft · 50 sec · 153rd Street Southeast

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Bothell-Everett Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Bothell-Everett Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Bothell-Everett Highway

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Bothell-Everett Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Bothell-Everett Highway

    1456 ft · 47 sec · Bothell-Everett Highway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward I 405 South: Bellevue

    2043 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    7.8 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Northeast 85th Street, Kirkland

    2690 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Northeast 85th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Northeast 85th Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Redmond Way

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Redmond Way

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 164th Avenue Northeast

    9 m · 1 sec · 164th Avenue Northeast

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 164th Avenue Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mill Creek 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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
77.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 405 South
8.18 mi · 45%
Bothell-Everett Highway
5.23 mi · 29%
Redmond Way
2.13 mi · 12%
Northeast 85th Street
1.56 mi · 9%
Mill Creek Boulevard
0.48 mi · 3%
16th Avenue Southeast
0.35 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 405 South

Merge slight left

7.8 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
13.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bothell
00h 16m from Mill Creek
Leave By
7:24 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mill Creek and Sunny near Redmond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mill Creek to Redmond?

The road trip is about 18 miles (29 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bothell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Mill Creek and 8.9 miles from Redmond.

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

The direct path is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.35 one way or $6.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mill Creek and Sunny near Redmond.

Stop Ideas Near Bothell

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

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

RAIL

Edmonds station

14 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

20 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

King Street Station

20 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
BUS

Monroe (Eastbound), WA

21 mi away
19746 US Highway 2

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mill Creek and Redmond. Straight-line distance: 13.42 mi (21.6 km).

Mill Creek

#1 Mill Creek

City in Snohomish County, Washington, USA

Population20,802
Coordinates47.8601000, -122.2043000
Altitude115
CountryUnited States
Redmond

#2 Redmond

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population72,507
Coordinates47.6739900, -122.1215100
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: 151st Street Southeast (-122.204374, 47.860366)
End: 164th Avenue Northeast (-122.121524, 47.674028)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.64 gal
2.41 L · about $3.35
Round trip
$6.70
1.28 gal · 4.82 L
Estimated CO2
5.7 kg one way
Round trip: 11.4 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $3.35 $6.70
Mid-grade $5.57 $3.56 $7.13
Premium $5.77 $3.69 $7.39
Diesel $5.47 $3.50 $7.00

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 · May 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Mill Creek and Redmond. The current time is 11:12:31.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.