How far is Redmond, WA from Puyallup, WA?

The driving distance from Redmond, WA to Puyallup, WA is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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
41.2 mi
00h 56m
Flight
34.7 mi
55.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.7 mi
Kilometers
55.84 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.2 mi
Kilometers
66.3 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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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 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Puyallup
Thu, Apr 23, 10:33 AM PDT
Return by in Redmond
Thu, Apr 23, 11:30 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Redmond
2026-04-23T09:37
Arrive Puyallup
Thu, Apr 23, 10:33 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:36 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Renton
WA

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

From Redmond
20.6 mi
00h 28m
To Puyallup
20.6 mi
00h 28m

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
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Renton

    1445 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    11.7 mi · 15 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 167 South: Auburn, Rainier Avenue South

    2523 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 167 South: Auburn

    2499 ft · 57 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    20.9 mi · 26 min · Valley Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 167 South: Puyallup, Tacoma

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 7th Avenue Southeast

    858 ft · 28 sec · 7th Avenue Southeast

  17. 17

    Turn right

    92 m · 22 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    16 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    640 ft · 49 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    17 m · 4 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Valley Freeway
20.9 mi · 51%
I 405 South
12 mi · 29%
WA 520 West
4.54 mi · 11%
WA 167 South
2.32 mi · 6%
Northeast 40th Street
0.43 mi · 1%
Leary Way
0.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Valley Freeway

Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

20.9 mi · 00h 26m

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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
34.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Renton
00h 28m from Redmond
Leave By
4:36 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Redmond and Mostly Sunny near Puyallup.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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 20.6 miles from Redmond and 20.6 miles from Puyallup.

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

The direct path is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 4:36 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.59 one way or $15.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Renton

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Renton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 4.6 mi away

Tukwila Community Center

Tukwila , WA
12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168
Rating 4.5/5 633 reviews City park,Community center
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 9 mi away

Auburn Building Permits

Auburn , WA
25 W Main St, Auburn, WA 98001
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Professional services
City of Auburn
Meeting point 9 mi away

City of Auburn

Auburn , WA
25 W Main St, Auburn, WA 98001
Rating 3.9/5 15 reviews City Hall,City government office
Auburn Community & Event Center
Nearby stop 9.5 mi away

Auburn Community & Event Center

Auburn , WA
Parks, Arts & Recreation Administration Building, 910 9th St SE, Auburn, WA 98002
Rating 4.5/5 84 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Renton.

RAIL

Tukwila station

3 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

King Street Station

15 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

18 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

31 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Redmond and Puyallup. Straight-line distance: 34.7 mi (55.84 km).

Redmond

#1 Redmond

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

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

#2 Puyallup

The second-largest city in Pierce County, Washington.

Population42,569
Coordinates47.1853800, -122.2929000
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Redmond (-122.12151, 47.67399)
End: Puyallup (-122.2929, 47.18538)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.45 gal
5.5 L · about $7.59
Round trip
$15.18
2.9 gal · 11 L
Estimated CO2
12.9 kg one way
Round trip: 25.8 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $7.59 $15.18
Mid-grade $5.57 $8.07 $16.14
Premium $5.77 $8.37 $16.74
Diesel $5.47 $7.93 $15.85

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 Puyallup. The current time is 09:37:03.

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.