How far is Redmond, WA from Salmon Creek, WA?
The driving distance from Redmond, WA to Salmon Creek, WA is about 168.8 miles (271.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.9 miles (222 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 40m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 20m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Thurston County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Redmond and Salmon Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Redmond and Salmon Creek.
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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
126.2 mi · 2 hr 23 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 205 South: Salem
3127 ft · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WSU Vancouver, Northeast 134th Street
1232 ft · 34 sec
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Continue on Northeast Highway 99
807 ft · 31 sec · Northeast Highway 99
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Continue on Northeast Highway 99
1874 ft · 47 sec · Northeast Highway 99
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Turn left onto Northeast 20th Avenue
28 m · 8 sec · Northeast 20th Avenue
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Turn right onto Northeast Strand Road
81 m · 45 sec · Northeast Strand Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northeast Strand Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Redmond and Salmon Creek.
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
126 mi · 02h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Redmond and Mostly Sunny near Salmon Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Redmond to Salmon Creek?
The road trip is about 168.8 miles (271.7 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?
Grand Mound is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.4 miles from Redmond and 84.4 miles from Salmon Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.9 miles (222 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.9 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 10:20 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.19 one way or $62.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Redmond and Mostly Sunny near Salmon Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Grand Mound
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 Grand Mound.
Centralia station
Centennial Station
Tacoma Dome Station
Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Redmond and Salmon Creek. Straight-line distance: 137.94 mi (221.99 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 Salmon Creek
Census designated place
| Population | 19,686 |
| Coordinates | 45.7106700, -122.6489900 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
End: Salmon Creek (-122.64899, 45.71067)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 272 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $31.19 | $62.38 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $33.18 | $66.36 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $34.40 | $68.79 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $32.58 | $65.17 |
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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