How far is Puyallup, WA from Redmond, WA?

The driving distance from Puyallup, WA to Redmond, WA is about 42 miles (67.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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
42 mi
00h 54m
Flight
34.7 mi
55.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.7 mi
Kilometers
55.84 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42 mi
Kilometers
67.59 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Redmond
Thu, Apr 23, 6:00 AM PDT
Return by in Puyallup
Thu, Apr 23, 6:54 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Puyallup
2026-04-23T05:06
Arrive Redmond
Thu, Apr 23, 6:00 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Puyallup
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
Renton
WA

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

From Puyallup
20.3 mi
00h 27m
To Redmond
21.7 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph WNW
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    17 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    817 ft · 1 min

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 4th Street Southeast

    107 m · 17 sec · 4th Street Southeast

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 7th Avenue Southeast

    538 ft · 23 sec · 7th Avenue Southeast

  5. 5

    Turn sharp right onto 3rd Street Southeast

    1583 ft · 31 sec · 3rd Street Southeast

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Pioneer

    2504 ft · 59 sec · East Pioneer

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward WA 512 East, WA 167: Seattle

    1644 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2483 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on WA 167 North, WA 410 East: Seattle, Yakima

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    19.7 mi · 25 min · Valley Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405 North: Bellevue

    1.3 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    11.2 mi · 14 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 520: Seattle, Redmond

    2458 ft · 60 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on WA 520 East: 124th Avenue Northeast, Redmond

    138 m · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on 124th Avenue Northeast

    1401 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward West Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast

    1666 ft · 48 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast

    1643 ft · 40 sec · West Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Leary Way

    2588 ft · 1 min · Leary Way

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Redmond Way

    96 m · 18 sec · Redmond Way

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 164th Avenue Northeast

    9 m · 1 sec · 164th Avenue Northeast

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 164th Avenue Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Puyallup 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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Valley Freeway
19.7 mi · 47%
I 405 North
12 mi · 29%
124th Avenue Northeast
4.64 mi · 11%
WA 512 East
0.78 mi · 2%
WA 167 North
0.64 mi · 2%
West Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast
0.63 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Valley Freeway

Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

19.7 mi · 00h 25m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
34.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Renton
00h 27m from Puyallup
Leave By
4:42 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Puyallup and Mostly Sunny near Redmond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 42 miles (67.6 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Renton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from Puyallup and 21.7 miles from Redmond.

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

The direct path is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 4:42 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.74 one way or $15.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Puyallup and Mostly Sunny near Redmond.

Stop Ideas Near Renton

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Renton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 4.7 mi away

Tukwila Community Center

Tukwila , WA
12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168
Rating 4.5/5 633 reviews City park,Community center
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 8.9 mi away

Auburn Building Permits

Auburn , WA
25 W Main St, Auburn, WA 98001
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Professional services
City of Auburn
Meeting point 8.9 mi away

City of Auburn

Auburn , WA
25 W Main St, Auburn, WA 98001
Rating 3.9/5 15 reviews City Hall,City government office
Auburn Community & Event Center
Nearby stop 9.4 mi away

Auburn Community & Event Center

Auburn , WA
Parks, Arts & Recreation Administration Building, 910 9th St SE, Auburn, WA 98002
Rating 4.5/5 84 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Renton.

RAIL

Tukwila station

3 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

King Street Station

15 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

18 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

31 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Puyallup and Redmond. Straight-line distance: 34.7 mi (55.84 km).

Puyallup

#1 Puyallup

The second-largest city in Pierce County, Washington.

Population42,569
Coordinates47.1853800, -122.2929000
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Redmond

#2 Redmond

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population72,507
Coordinates47.6739900, -122.1215100
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: (-122.292803, 47.18538)
End: 164th Avenue Northeast (-122.121524, 47.674028)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.48 gal
5.61 L · about $7.74
Round trip
$15.49
2.96 gal · 11.22 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.3 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $7.74 $15.49
Mid-grade $5.57 $8.24 $16.48
Premium $5.77 $8.54 $17.08
Diesel $5.47 $8.09 $16.18

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 Puyallup and Redmond. The current time is 05:06:19.

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.