How far is Redmond, WA from West Richland, WA?

The driving distance from Redmond, WA to West Richland, WA is about 197.7 miles (318.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 160.9 miles (258.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 07m 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
197.74 mi
04h 03m
Flight
160.85 mi
258.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.85 mi
Kilometers
258.87 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
197.74 mi
Kilometers
318.23 km
Drive Time
04h 03m

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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 04h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Richland
Sat, Apr 18, 2:29 AM PDT
Return by in Redmond
Sat, Apr 18, 6:33 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Redmond
2026-04-17T22:26
Arrive West Richland
Sat, Apr 18, 2:29 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM PDT

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

Leave by
8:52 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
Ellensburg
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States

From Redmond
98.7 mi
02h 01m
To West Richland
99 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Redmond and West Richland.

  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

    126 mi · 2 hr 19 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 26 East: Othello, Pullman

    1454 ft · 36 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight

    1.2 km · 59 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto State Route 243

    14.3 mi · 21 min · State Route 243

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 243

    29 m · 2 sec · State Route 243

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 243

    39.9 mi · 51 min · State Route 243

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    30 m · 2 sec

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout

    95 m · 5 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Vantage Highway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Vantage Highway

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Twin Bridges Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Twin Bridges Road

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Harrington Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Harrington Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Grosscup Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · Grosscup Boulevard

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Deer Street

    547 ft · 24 sec · Deer Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Deer Street

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
3 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
126 mi · 64%
State Route 243
54.3 mi · 27%
Vantage Highway
4.6 mi · 2%
Twin Bridges Road
2.34 mi · 1%
148th Avenue Northeast
2.16 mi · 1%
148th Avenue Southeast
1.95 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Merge slight left

126 mi · 02h 19m

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
04h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.8 mi
160.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellensburg
02h 01m from Redmond
Leave By
8:52 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Redmond and Sunny near West Richland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Redmond to West Richland?

The road trip is about 197.7 miles (318.2 km) and usually takes 04h 03m 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?

Ellensburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.7 miles from Redmond and 99 miles from West Richland.

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

The direct path is about 160.9 miles (258.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.8 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 8:52 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.53 one way or $73.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Redmond and Sunny near West Richland.

Stop Ideas Near Ellensburg

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

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

RAIL

Columbia Station

51 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Quincy, Washington

59 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

67 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

68 mi away
11645 North Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Redmond and West Richland. Straight-line distance: 160.85 mi (258.87 km).

Redmond

#1 Redmond

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population72,507
Coordinates47.6739900, -122.1215100
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
West Richland

#2 West Richland

City in Benton County, Washington

Population15,423
Coordinates46.3043000, -119.3614100
Altitude126
CountryUnited States
Start: Redmond (-122.12151, 47.67399)
End: West Richland (-119.36141, 46.3043)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 318 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.98 gal
26.41 L · about $36.53
Round trip
$73.05
13.96 gal · 52.82 L
Estimated CO2
62 kg one way
Round trip: 124.1 kg / 274 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $36.53 $73.05
Mid-grade $5.57 $38.86 $77.72
Premium $5.77 $40.28 $80.56
Diesel $5.47 $38.16 $76.32

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Redmond and West Richland. The current time is 22:26:02.

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.