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

The driving distance from Redmond, WA to West Valley, WA is about 145.3 miles (233.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.3 miles (166.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m 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
145.26 mi
02h 53m
Flight
103.28 mi
166.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.28 mi
Kilometers
166.22 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.26 mi
Kilometers
233.78 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Valley
Thu, Oct 15, 12:24 PM PDT
Return by in Redmond
Thu, Oct 15, 3:17 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Redmond
2026-10-15T09:31
Arrive West Valley
Thu, Oct 15, 12:24 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM PDT

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

Leave by
12:44 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
Roslyn
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, USA

From Redmond
72.5 mi
01h 26m
To West Valley
72.8 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 9:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph E
Destination
69°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    31.3 mi · 34 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 west, North 1st Street

    96 m · 5 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on US 12 west, North 1st Street

    1748 ft · 25 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Ackley Road

    107 m · 15 sec · Ackley Road

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Powerhouse Road

    836 ft · 20 sec · West Powerhouse Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Cowiche Canyon Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Cowiche Canyon Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Prospect Way

    2549 ft · 51 sec · Prospect Way

  26. 26

    Continue on North 66th Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · North 66th Avenue

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Summitview Avenue

    2043 ft · 59 sec · Summitview Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto North 72nd Avenue

    2610 ft · 1 min · North 72nd Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Tieton Drive

    66 m · 11 sec · Tieton Drive

  30. 30

    Turn left

    96 m · 23 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
99.1 mi · 68%
I 82 East
31.3 mi · 22%
US 12 west
3.73 mi · 3%
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 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
02h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42 mi
103.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roslyn
01h 26m from Redmond
Leave By
12:44 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Redmond and Sunny near West Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 145.3 miles (233.8 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?

Roslyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.5 miles from Redmond and 72.8 miles from West Valley.

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

The direct path is about 103.3 miles (166.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 42 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 12:44 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.83 one way or $55.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Roslyn

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

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

BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

48 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

50 mi away
11645 North Rd
RAIL

Columbia Station

56 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Stevens Pass, Washington

56 mi away
US Highway 2 at Summit Parking Lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Redmond and West Valley. Straight-line distance: 103.28 mi (166.22 km).

Redmond

#1 Redmond

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population72,507
Coordinates47.6739900, -122.1215100
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
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#2 West Valley

Situated in Yakima County at an elevation of 1194 feet, this area lies immediately west of the city of Yakima along the eastern foothills of the Cascade Range.

Population0
Coordinates46.5920700, -120.6050700
Altitude364
CountryUnited States
Start: Redmond (-122.12151, 47.67399)
End: West Valley (-120.60507, 46.59207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 234 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.12 gal
19.4 L · about $27.83
Round trip
$55.65
10.24 gal · 38.8 L
Estimated CO2
45.5 kg one way
Round trip: 91 kg / 201 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.44 $27.83 $55.65
Mid-grade $5.72 $29.28 $58.56
Premium $5.98 $30.60 $61.20
Diesel $7.29 $37.34 $74.67

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Redmond and West Valley. The current time is 09:31:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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