How far is Redmond, WA from Kelso, WA?
The driving distance from Redmond, WA to Kelso, WA is about 135.6 miles (218.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111.8 miles (180 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 27m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Thurston County, Washington.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Redmond and Kelso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Redmond and Kelso.
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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
14.8 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Portland
1446 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
20.3 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight right
93.1 mi · 1 hr 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward North Kelso Avenue
1596 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto North Kelso Avenue
3274 ft · 2 min · North Kelso Avenue
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Continue on North Pacific Avenue
900 ft · 32 sec · North Pacific Avenue
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Turn left onto Cowlitz Way
532 ft · 16 sec · Cowlitz Way
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Turn left onto North 4th Avenue
10 m · 1 sec · North 4th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 4th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Redmond and Kelso.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 5 South
Keep slight right
93.1 mi · 01h 47m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Redmond and Light Rain Likely near Kelso.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Redmond to Kelso?
The road trip is about 135.6 miles (218.2 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?
Lacey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.7 miles from Redmond and 67.9 miles from Kelso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111.8 miles (180 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 1:02 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.01 one way or $50.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Redmond and Light Rain Likely near Kelso.
Stop Ideas Near Lacey
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Lacey - City Hall Parking
Olympia City Hall
Lacey Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lacey.
Centennial Station
Centralia station
Tacoma Dome Station
Tukwila station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Redmond and Kelso. Straight-line distance: 111.87 mi (180.03 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 Kelso
Town and parish in Scottish Borders, Scotland
| Population | 12,438 |
| Coordinates | 46.1467800, -122.9084400 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kelso (-122.90844, 46.14678)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 218 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $25.01 | $50.03 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $26.61 | $53.22 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $27.59 | $55.17 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $26.13 | $52.26 |
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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