How far is Redmond, WA from Moses Lake, WA?

The driving distance from Redmond, WA to Moses Lake, WA is about 175.1 miles (281.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.2 miles (222.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 42m 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
175.08 mi
03h 21m
Flight
138.17 mi
222.37 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.17 mi
Kilometers
222.37 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.08 mi
Kilometers
281.76 km
Drive Time
03h 21m

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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 03h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moses Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 9:20 AM PDT
Return by in Redmond
Thu, Apr 23, 12:42 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Redmond
2026-04-23T05:59
Arrive Moses Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 9:20 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:18 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
Cle Elum
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States

From Redmond
87.4 mi
01h 40m
To Moses Lake
87.7 mi
01h 40m

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
68°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Redmond and Moses Lake.

  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

    164 mi · 2 hr 59 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Moses Lake

    1493 ft · 44 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Broadway Avenue

    2.8 mi · 4 min · West Broadway Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Division Street

    120 m · 11 sec · South Division Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Division Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
165 mi · 94%
West Broadway Avenue
2.83 mi · 2%
148th Avenue Northeast
2.16 mi · 1%
148th Avenue Southeast
1.95 mi · 1%
WA 520 West
1.91 mi · 1%
Northeast 40th Street
0.43 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Merge slight left

164 mi · 02h 59m

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
03h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.9 mi
138.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cle Elum
01h 40m from Redmond
Leave By
10:18 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Redmond and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Moses Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Redmond to Moses Lake?

The road trip is about 175.1 miles (281.8 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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?

Cle Elum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.4 miles from Redmond and 87.7 miles from Moses Lake.

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

The direct path is about 138.2 miles (222.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:18 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.34 one way or $64.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Redmond and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Moses Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Cle Elum

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cle Elum, 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 Cle Elum.

BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

49 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

51 mi away
11645 North Rd
RAIL

Columbia Station

54 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Stevens Pass, Washington

60 mi away
US Highway 2 at Summit Parking Lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Redmond and Moses Lake. Straight-line distance: 138.17 mi (222.37 km).

Redmond

#1 Redmond

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population72,507
Coordinates47.6739900, -122.1215100
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Moses Lake

#2 Moses Lake

City in Washington

Population24,274
Coordinates47.1301400, -119.2780800
Altitude326
CountryUnited States
Start: Redmond (-122.12151, 47.67399)
End: Moses Lake (-119.27808, 47.13014)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 282 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.18 gal
23.39 L · about $32.34
Round trip
$64.68
12.36 gal · 46.78 L
Estimated CO2
54.9 kg one way
Round trip: 109.8 kg / 242 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $32.34 $64.68
Mid-grade $5.57 $34.40 $68.81
Premium $5.77 $35.66 $71.33
Diesel $5.47 $33.79 $67.57

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 Moses Lake. The current time is 05:59:29.

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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.