How far is Redmond, WA from Cheney, WA?

The driving distance from Redmond, WA to Cheney, WA is about 264.3 miles (425.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 212.2 miles (341.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 01m 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
264.24 mi
05h 00m
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
264.24 mi
Kilometers
425.26 km
Drive Time
05h 00m

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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 05h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cheney
Thu, Apr 23, 5:18 AM PDT
Return by in Redmond
Thu, Apr 23, 10:18 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Redmond
2026-04-23T00:17
Arrive Cheney
Thu, Apr 23, 5:18 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:01 AM to 1:01 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
6:58 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Redmond
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 Redmond
131.9 mi
02h 30m
To Cheney
132.4 mi
02h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph W
Destination
57°F
Thursday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 164th Avenue Northeast

    609 ft · 24 sec · 164th Avenue Northeast

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northeast 76th Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Northeast 76th Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Northeast 76th Street

    614 ft · 21 sec · Northeast 76th Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Leary Way

    1830 ft · 58 sec · Leary Way

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward WA 520 West

    2015 ft · 51 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.1 km · 54 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Northeast 40th Street

    2259 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 520 West: Seattle

    1 km · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    871 ft · 12 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward 148th Avenue Northeast

    1650 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 148th Avenue Northeast

    1.9 mi · 4 min · 148th Avenue Northeast

  12. 12

    Continue on 148th Avenue Southeast

    1.9 mi · 5 min · 148th Avenue Southeast

  13. 13

    Continue on 150th Avenue Southeast

    1436 ft · 43 sec · 150th Avenue Southeast

  14. 14

    Continue on 150th Avenue Southeast

    120 m · 18 sec · 150th Avenue Southeast

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Southeast 37th Street

    111 m · 12 sec · Southeast 37th Street

  16. 16

    Take the ramp left toward I 90 East: Spokane

    2352 ft · 59 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    245.2 mi · 4 hr 26 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 904 East, Tyler Cheney Highway: Tyler, Cheney

    1560 ft · 39 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Lt. Col. Michael P. Anderson Memorial Highway

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

  20. 20

    Continue on West 1st Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · West 1st Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto College Avenue

    43 m · 10 sec · College Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left

    45 m · 11 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
246 mi · 93%
Lt. Col. Michael P. Anderson Memorial Highway
8.98 mi · 3%
148th Avenue Northeast
2.16 mi · 1%
148th Avenue Southeast
1.95 mi · 1%
WA 520 West
1.91 mi · 1%
West 1st Street
1.87 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Merge slight left

245 mi · 04h 26m

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
05h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.1 mi
212.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
George
02h 30m from Redmond
Leave By
6:58 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Redmond and Chance Light Rain near Cheney.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 264.3 miles (425.3 km) and usually takes 05h 00m 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 Redmond and 132.4 miles from Cheney.

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 52.1 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 6:58 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.82 one way or $97.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Redmond and Chance Light Rain near Cheney.

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 Redmond and Cheney. Straight-line distance: 212.22 mi (341.54 km).

Redmond

#1 Redmond

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population72,507
Coordinates47.6739900, -122.1215100
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Cheney

#2 Cheney

City in the U.

Population12,930
Coordinates47.4873900, -117.5757600
Altitude717
CountryUnited States
Start: Redmond (-122.12151, 47.67399)
End: Cheney (-117.57576, 47.48739)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 425 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.33 gal
35.3 L · about $48.82
Round trip
$97.65
18.66 gal · 70.6 L
Estimated CO2
82.9 kg one way
Round trip: 165.8 kg / 366 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $48.82 $97.65
Mid-grade $5.57 $51.94 $103.88
Premium $5.77 $53.84 $107.69
Diesel $5.47 $51.01 $102.01

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 Redmond and Cheney. The current time is 00:17:21.

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.