How far is Redmond, WA from Covington, WA?
The driving distance from Redmond, WA to Covington, WA is about 29 miles (46.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in King County, Washington.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Redmond and Covington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Redmond and Covington.
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Start on 164th Avenue Northeast
609 ft · 24 sec · 164th Avenue Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northeast 76th Street
2 m · 1 sec · Northeast 76th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Northeast 76th Street
614 ft · 21 sec · Northeast 76th Street
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Turn slight left onto Leary Way
1830 ft · 58 sec · Leary Way
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Take the ramp straight toward WA 520 West
2015 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 km · 54 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Northeast 40th Street
2259 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 520 West: Seattle
1 km · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Renton
1445 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
11.5 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 515 South: Talbot Road South
2489 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Talbot Road South
1116 ft · 31 sec · Talbot Road South
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Continue on Benson Drive South
1.5 mi · 3 min · Benson Drive South
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Continue on 108th Avenue Southeast
2.2 mi · 4 min · 108th Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto Southeast 208th Street
2563 ft · 57 sec · Southeast 208th Street
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Turn right onto 116th Avenue Southeast
3.4 mi · 7 min · 116th Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto Southeast Kent Kangley Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Southeast Kent Kangley Road
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Continue on Southeast Kent-Kangley Road
624 ft · 14 sec · Southeast Kent-Kangley Road
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Continue on Southeast 272nd Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · Southeast 272nd Street
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Continue on Southeast 272nd Street
590 ft · 21 sec · Southeast 272nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southeast 272nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Redmond and Covington.
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.
I 405 South
Merge slight left
11.5 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Redmond and Partly Sunny near Covington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Redmond to Covington?
The road trip is about 29 miles (46.6 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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 14.5 miles from Redmond and 14.5 miles from Covington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 4:58 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.34 one way or $10.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Redmond and Partly Sunny near Covington.
Stop Ideas Near Renton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Tukwila Community Center
Auburn Building Permits
City of Auburn
Auburn Community & Event Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Renton.
Tukwila station
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Tacoma Dome Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Redmond and Covington. Straight-line distance: 21.82 mi (35.12 km).
#1 Redmond
The second most populous city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 72,507 |
| Coordinates | 47.6739900, -122.1215100 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Covington
City in Washington, United States
| Population | 21,581 |
| Coordinates | 47.3581800, -122.1221600 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| Country | United States |
End: Covington (-122.12216, 47.35818)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.23 | $5.34 | $10.68 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $5.68 | $11.36 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $5.89 | $11.77 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $5.58 | $11.15 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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