How far is Seattle, WA from Redmond, WA?

The driving distance from Seattle, WA to Redmond, WA is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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
16.21 mi
00h 22m
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
16.21 mi
Kilometers
26.08 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Redmond
Wed, Apr 22, 1:50 PM PDT
Return by in Seattle
Wed, Apr 22, 2:13 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seattle
2026-04-22T13:28
Arrive Redmond
Wed, Apr 22, 1:50 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:46 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Seattle
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
Yarrow Point
WA

Town of the United States

From Seattle
7.6 mi
00h 11m
To Redmond
8.6 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
55°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    62 m · 11 sec · Madison Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 4th Avenue

    916 ft · 39 sec · 4th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto University Street

    653 ft · 26 sec · University Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 5 North

    1631 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 520: Bellevue, Kirkland

    11.6 mi · 15 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward West Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast

    1666 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast

    1643 ft · 40 sec · West Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Leary Way

    2588 ft · 1 min · Leary Way

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Redmond Way

    96 m · 18 sec · Redmond Way

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 164th Avenue Northeast

    9 m · 1 sec · 164th Avenue Northeast

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 164th Avenue Northeast

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
80.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
WA 520
11.6 mi · 72%
I 5 North
2.14 mi · 13%
West Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast
0.63 mi · 4%
Leary Way
0.49 mi · 3%
4th Avenue
0.17 mi · 1%
University Street
0.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

WA 520

Take the exit slight right toward WA 520: Bellevue, Kirkland

11.6 mi · 00h 15m

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 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
10.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yarrow Point
00h 11m from Seattle
Leave By
7:46 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?

Yarrow Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Seattle and 8.6 miles from Redmond.

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 5.3 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 7:46 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.98 one way or $5.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Yarrow Point

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 Yarrow Point and the surrounding midpoint area.
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 10.6 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 11.4 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 11.4 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 11.4 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 Yarrow Point.

RAIL

King Street Station

10 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

11 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

Tukwila station

21 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

Edmonds station

22 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

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

Seattle

#1 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
Redmond

#2 Redmond

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population72,507
Coordinates47.6739900, -122.1215100
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: (-122.332143, 47.606309)
End: 164th Avenue Northeast (-122.121524, 47.674028)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.57 gal
2.16 L · about $2.98
Round trip
$5.97
1.14 gal · 4.32 L
Estimated CO2
5.1 kg one way
Round trip: 10.1 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $2.98 $5.97
Mid-grade $5.57 $3.17 $6.35
Premium $5.77 $3.29 $6.58
Diesel $5.47 $3.12 $6.23

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 Seattle and Redmond. The current time is 13:28:53.

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.