How far is Ridgefield, WA from Redmond, WA?

The driving distance from Ridgefield, WA to Redmond, WA is about 164.5 miles (264.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.7 miles (212 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m 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
164.48 mi
02h 52m
Flight
131.76 mi
212.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.76 mi
Kilometers
212.04 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.48 mi
Kilometers
264.71 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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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 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Redmond
Sat, May 2, 7:05 AM PDT
Return by in Ridgefield
Sat, May 2, 9:57 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ridgefield
2026-05-02T04:12
Arrive Redmond
Sat, May 2, 7:05 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
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 Ridgefield
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Tenino
WA

City in Thurston County, Washington, United States

From Ridgefield
81.7 mi
01h 26m
To Redmond
82.8 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NNW
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 5th Avenue

    29 m · 6 sec · South 5th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pioneer Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Pioneer Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pioneer Street

    36 m · 3 sec · Pioneer Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Pioneer Street

    2507 ft · 1 min · Pioneer Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pioneer Street

    41 m · 3 sec · Pioneer Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Pioneer Street

    1405 ft · 34 sec · Pioneer Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pioneer Street

    41 m · 3 sec · Pioneer Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Pioneer Street

    1495 ft · 36 sec · Pioneer Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pioneer Street

    43 m · 3 sec · Pioneer Street

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Pioneer Street

    1412 ft · 44 sec · Pioneer Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left toward I 5 North: Seattle

    1392 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    119 mi · 2 hr 15 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    20.7 mi · 26 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 518 West, I 405 North: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Bellevue

    136 m · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Renton, Bellevue

    2062 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    13.8 mi · 17 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 520: Seattle, Redmond

    2458 ft · 60 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on WA 520 East: 124th Avenue Northeast, Redmond

    138 m · 11 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on 124th Avenue Northeast

    1401 ft · 34 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward West Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast

    1666 ft · 48 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast

    1643 ft · 40 sec · West Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Leary Way

    1958 ft · 59 sec · Leary Way

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto Northeast 76th Street

    525 ft · 18 sec · Northeast 76th Street

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 164th Avenue Northeast

    40 m · 4 sec · 164th Avenue Northeast

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto 164th Avenue Northeast

    628 ft · 23 sec · 164th Avenue Northeast

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 164th Avenue Northeast

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
3 merges, 14 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
140 mi · 85%
I 405 North
14.2 mi · 9%
124th Avenue Northeast
4.64 mi · 3%
Pioneer Street
2.86 mi · 2%
West Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast
0.63 mi
WA 520
0.47 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Merge slight left

119 mi · 02h 15m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.8 mi
131.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tenino
01h 26m from Ridgefield
Leave By
12:44 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Ridgefield and Mostly Sunny near Redmond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 164.5 miles (264.7 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?

Tenino is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.7 miles from Ridgefield and 82.8 miles from Redmond.

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

The direct path is about 131.7 miles (212 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.8 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 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 $30.35 one way or $60.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Tenino

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 Tenino and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tenino.

RAIL

Centennial Station

16 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Centralia station

17 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

54 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

80 mi away
501 South First Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ridgefield and Redmond. Straight-line distance: 131.76 mi (212.04 km).

Ridgefield

#1 Ridgefield

City in Washington, United States

Population11,278
Coordinates45.8151100, -122.7426000
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Redmond

#2 Redmond

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population72,507
Coordinates47.6739900, -122.1215100
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: South 5th Avenue (-122.742764, 45.81511)
End: 164th Avenue Northeast (-122.121524, 47.674028)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 265 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.8 gal
21.97 L · about $30.35
Round trip
$60.70
11.6 gal · 43.94 L
Estimated CO2
51.5 kg one way
Round trip: 103.1 kg / 227 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $30.35 $60.70
Mid-grade $5.57 $32.29 $64.58
Premium $5.77 $33.47 $66.94
Diesel $5.47 $31.71 $63.42

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Ridgefield and Redmond. The current time is 04:12:40.

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.