How far is Redmond, WA from Lynden, WA?

The driving distance from Redmond, WA to Lynden, WA is about 100.3 miles (161.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.2 miles (143.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m 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
100.28 mi
02h 10m
Flight
89.22 mi
143.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.22 mi
Kilometers
143.59 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.28 mi
Kilometers
161.38 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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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 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lynden
Tue, May 12, 8:37 PM PDT
Return by in Redmond
Tue, May 12, 10:48 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Redmond
2026-05-12T18:27
Arrive Lynden
Tue, May 12, 8:37 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM PDT

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

Leave by
2:08 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Redmond
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
Lake Ketchum
WA

Census designated place

From Redmond
50.1 mi
01h 05m
To Lynden
50.1 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph N
Destination
49°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Tue, May 12 3:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 164th Avenue Northeast

    9 m · 8 sec · 164th Avenue Northeast

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Redmond Way

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Redmond Way

  3. 3

    Continue on Northeast 85th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Northeast 85th Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 405 North

    2015 ft · 51 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British Columbia

    2843 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    71.9 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 542 East: Sunset Drive, Mount Baker

    1025 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Sunset Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Sunset Drive

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Hannegan Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Hannegan Road

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Hannegan Road

    35 m · 2 sec · Hannegan Road

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Hannegan Road

    7.6 mi · 12 min · Hannegan Road

  15. 15

    Continue on South 1st Street

    1717 ft · 1 min · South 1st Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Main Street

    798 ft · 27 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
72.4 mi · 72%
I 405 North
11.7 mi · 12%
Hannegan Road
11.6 mi · 12%
Redmond Way
2.13 mi · 2%
East Sunset Drive
0.88 mi · 1%
Northeast 85th Street
0.86 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Merge slight left

71.9 mi · 01h 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
02h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
89.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Ketchum
01h 05m from Redmond
Leave By
2:08 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Redmond and Mostly Clear near Lynden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 100.3 miles (161.4 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?

Lake Ketchum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.1 miles from Redmond and 50.1 miles from Lynden.

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

The direct path is about 89.2 miles (143.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:08 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.52 one way or $37.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lake Ketchum

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lake Ketchum, 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 Lake Ketchum.

RAIL

Stanwood station

5 mi away
27111 Florence Way
RAIL

Skagit Transportation Center

17 mi away
105 East Kincaid St.
RAIL

Everett Station

35 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.
RAIL

Bellingham station

50 mi away
401 Harris Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Redmond and Lynden. Straight-line distance: 89.22 mi (143.59 km).

Redmond

#1 Redmond

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

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

#2 Lynden

City in Washington, United States

Population15,408
Coordinates48.9465000, -122.4521100
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Start: Redmond (-122.12151, 47.67399)
End: Lynden (-122.45211, 48.9465)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 161 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.54 gal
13.39 L · about $18.52
Round trip
$37.05
7.08 gal · 26.78 L
Estimated CO2
31.5 kg one way
Round trip: 62.9 kg / 139 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $18.52 $37.05
Mid-grade $5.57 $19.71 $39.41
Premium $5.77 $20.43 $40.86
Diesel $5.47 $19.35 $38.71

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Redmond and Lynden. The current time is 18:27:10.

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.