How far is Redmond, WA from Sunnyside, WA?

The driving distance from Redmond, WA to Sunnyside, WA is about 174.4 miles (280.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.5 miles (219.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 49m 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
174.38 mi
03h 24m
Flight
136.43 mi
219.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.43 mi
Kilometers
219.57 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
174.38 mi
Kilometers
280.64 km
Drive Time
03h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sunnyside
Thu, Apr 23, 4:27 AM PDT
Return by in Redmond
Thu, Apr 23, 7:51 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Redmond
2026-04-23T01:02
Arrive Sunnyside
Thu, Apr 23, 4:27 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 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
10:10 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
87.1 mi
01h 42m
To Sunnyside
87.3 mi
01h 42m

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
69°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    98.7 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima

    37.8 mi · 43 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    25.8 mi · 28 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Sunnyside, Yakima Valley Highway

    1644 ft · 47 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Sunnyside Road

    1434 ft · 31 sec · West Sunnyside Road

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Yakima Valley Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Yakima Valley Highway

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Homer Street

    1036 ft · 31 sec · Homer Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North 1st Street

    1260 ft · 35 sec · North 1st Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Zillah Avenue

    1042 ft · 29 sec · Zillah Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on East Edison Avenue

    1949 ft · 1 min · East Edison Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn sharp right onto South 9th Street

    5 m · 1 sec · South 9th Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 9th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
99.1 mi · 57%
I 82 East
64 mi · 37%
Yakima Valley Highway
2.55 mi · 1%
148th Avenue Northeast
2.16 mi · 1%
148th Avenue Southeast
1.95 mi · 1%
WA 520 West
1.91 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Merge slight left

98.7 mi · 01h 49m

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 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.9 mi
136.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cle Elum
01h 42m from Redmond
Leave By
10:10 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Redmond and Mostly Sunny near Sunnyside.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 174.4 miles (280.6 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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 87.1 miles from Redmond and 87.3 miles from Sunnyside.

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

The direct path is about 136.5 miles (219.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.9 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 10:10 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.18 one way or $64.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Sunnyside. Straight-line distance: 136.43 mi (219.57 km).

Redmond

#1 Redmond

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

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

#2 Sunnyside

City in Washington, United States

Population16,325
Coordinates46.3237400, -120.0086500
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Start: Redmond (-122.12151, 47.67399)
End: Sunnyside (-120.00865, 46.32374)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 281 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.15 gal
23.29 L · about $32.18
Round trip
$64.37
12.3 gal · 46.58 L
Estimated CO2
54.7 kg one way
Round trip: 109.3 kg / 241 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $32.18 $64.37
Mid-grade $5.57 $34.24 $68.47
Premium $5.77 $35.49 $70.98
Diesel $5.47 $33.62 $67.24

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 Sunnyside. The current time is 01:02:15.

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.