How far is Redmond, WA from Lake Stevens, WA?
The driving distance from Redmond, WA to Lake Stevens, WA is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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 48m.
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.
Census designated place in Washington State, U.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Redmond and Lake Stevens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Redmond and Lake Stevens.
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Start on 164th Avenue Northeast
2574 ft · 1 min · 164th Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Redmond-Woodinville Road Northeast
2.2 mi · 4 min · Redmond-Woodinville Road Northeast
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Continue on Woodinville Redmond Road Northeast
1.5 mi · 3 min · Woodinville Redmond Road Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Woodinville Redmond Road Northeast
25 m · 1 sec · Woodinville Redmond Road Northeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Woodinville Redmond Road Northeast
657 ft · 20 sec · Woodinville Redmond Road Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 148th Avenue Northeast
31 m · 3 sec · 148th Avenue Northeast
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Exit the roundabout onto 148th Avenue Northeast
2062 ft · 46 sec · 148th Avenue Northeast
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Continue on 140th Place Northeast
1.5 km · 2 min · 140th Place Northeast
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Continue on 140th Avenue Northeast
585 ft · 20 sec · 140th Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto Northeast 171st Street
1622 ft · 32 sec · Northeast 171st Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northeast 171st Street
33 m · 2 sec · Northeast 171st Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Northeast 171st Street
149 m · 10 sec · Northeast 171st Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northeast 171st Street
24 m · 2 sec · Northeast 171st Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Northeast 171st Street
126 m · 8 sec · Northeast 171st Street
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Continue on 131st Avenue Northeast
2759 ft · 58 sec · 131st Avenue Northeast
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Take the ramp right toward WA 522 East: Monroe
967 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 9 North: Snohomish, Arlington
1428 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto State Route 9
5.7 mi · 10 min · State Route 9
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Continue on State Route 9
5.3 mi · 8 min · State Route 9
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 9
25 m · 2 sec · State Route 9
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 9
2.8 mi · 4 min · State Route 9
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Lake Stevens Road
12 m · 1 sec · South Lake Stevens Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Lake Stevens Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Lake Stevens Road
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Continue on South Lake Stevens Road
1.4 mi · 4 min · South Lake Stevens Road
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Continue on East Lakeshore Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · East Lakeshore Drive
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Turn left onto Main Street
1206 ft · 41 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Redmond and Lake Stevens.
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.
State Route 9
Turn left onto State Route 9
5.73 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Redmond and Mostly Sunny near Lake Stevens.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Redmond to Lake Stevens?
The road trip is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Cathcart is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.3 miles from Redmond and 13.3 miles from Lake Stevens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 4:52 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.92 one way or $9.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Redmond and Mostly Sunny near Lake Stevens.
Stop Ideas Near Cathcart
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cathcart.
Monroe (Eastbound), WA
Monroe, Washington
Everett Station
Edmonds station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Redmond and Lake Stevens. Straight-line distance: 23.72 mi (38.17 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 Lake Stevens
City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States
| Population | 34,794 |
| Coordinates | 48.0151000, -122.0637400 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Stevens (-122.06374, 48.0151)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $4.92 | $9.84 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $5.23 | $10.47 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $5.42 | $10.85 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $5.14 | $10.28 |
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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