How far is Redmond, WA from Seattle, WA?

The driving distance from Redmond, WA to Seattle, WA is about 15 miles (24.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.04 mi
00h 20m
Flight
10.86 mi
17.48 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.86 mi
Kilometers
17.48 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.04 mi
Kilometers
24.21 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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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 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Seattle
Wed, Apr 22, 3:22 PM PDT
Return by in Redmond
Wed, Apr 22, 3:42 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Redmond
2026-04-22T15:01
Arrive Seattle
Wed, Apr 22, 3:22 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:48 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Redmond
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Clyde Hill
WA

City in King County, Washington, United States

From Redmond
7.5 mi
00h 10m
To Seattle
7.5 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph SSW
Destination
56°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 164th Avenue Northeast

    609 ft · 23 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

    9.5 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Portland

    2408 ft · 57 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Union Street

    897 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Union Street

    889 ft · 42 sec · Union Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue

    1343 ft · 56 sec · 5th Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Madison Street

    34 m · 9 sec · Madison Street

  16. 16

    Turn left

    9 m · 2 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
113.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
WA 520 West
11.2 mi · 75%
I 5 South
2.25 mi · 15%
Northeast 40th Street
0.43 mi · 3%
Leary Way
0.35 mi · 2%
Union Street
0.34 mi · 2%
5th Avenue
0.25 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

WA 520 West

Merge slight left

9.47 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
10.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clyde Hill
00h 10m from Redmond
Leave By
7:48 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Redmond and Light Rain Likely near Seattle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 15 miles (24.2 km) and usually takes 00h 20m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Clyde Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Redmond and 7.5 miles from Seattle.

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

The direct path is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.77 one way or $5.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Redmond and Light Rain Likely near Seattle.

Stop Ideas Near Clyde Hill

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 Clyde Hill and the surrounding midpoint area.
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 10.5 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 11.3 mi away

Renton City Human Services

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Social services organization
Renton City Hall
Meeting point 11.3 mi away

Renton City Hall

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 2.1/5 14 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.3 mi away

Renton Police Department

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 2.8/5 25 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clyde Hill.

RAIL

King Street Station

9 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

10 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

Tukwila station

19 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

Edmonds station

23 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Redmond and Seattle. Straight-line distance: 10.86 mi (17.48 km).

Redmond

#1 Redmond

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

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

#2 Seattle

The eighteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Seattle metropolitan area.

Population769,714
Coordinates47.6062100, -122.3320700
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Start: 164th Avenue Northeast (-122.121524, 47.674028)
End: (-122.332143, 47.606309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.53 gal
2.01 L · about $2.77
Round trip
$5.55
1.06 gal · 4.02 L
Estimated CO2
4.7 kg one way
Round trip: 9.4 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $2.77 $5.55
Mid-grade $5.57 $2.95 $5.90
Premium $5.77 $3.06 $6.12
Diesel $5.47 $2.90 $5.80

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Redmond and Seattle. The current time is 15:01:44.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.