How far is Spanaway, WA from Redmond, WA?
The driving distance from Spanaway, WA to Redmond, WA is about 52.9 miles (85.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42 miles (67.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spanaway and Redmond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spanaway and Redmond.
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Start on the route
16 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Pacific Avenue South
3.7 mi · 8 min · Pacific Avenue South
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Take the ramp right toward WA 512 East: Puyallup
1604 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right to continue on WA 167 North, WA 410 East: Seattle, Yakima
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
19.7 mi · 25 min · Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405 North: Bellevue
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
11.2 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 520: Seattle, Redmond
2458 ft · 60 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WA 520 East: 124th Avenue Northeast, Redmond
138 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on 124th Avenue Northeast
1401 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward West Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast
1666 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto West Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast
1643 ft · 40 sec · West Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast
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Turn right onto Leary Way
2588 ft · 1 min · Leary Way
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Turn right onto Redmond Way
96 m · 18 sec · Redmond Way
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Turn left onto 164th Avenue Northeast
9 m · 1 sec · 164th Avenue Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 164th Avenue Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spanaway and Redmond.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Valley Freeway
Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
19.7 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Spanaway 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 Spanaway to Redmond?
The road trip is about 52.9 miles (85.1 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Kent is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26 miles from Spanaway and 26.9 miles from Redmond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42 miles (67.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:08 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.79 one way or $19.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Spanaway and Mostly Sunny near Redmond.
Stop Ideas Near Kent
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kent.
Tukwila station
Tacoma Dome Station
King Street Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spanaway and Redmond. Straight-line distance: 42.02 mi (67.62 km).
#1 Spanaway
Census designated place
| Population | 27,227 |
| Coordinates | 47.1039900, -122.4345700 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Redmond
The second most populous city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 72,507 |
| Coordinates | 47.6739900, -122.1215100 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: 164th Avenue Northeast (-122.121524, 47.674028)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.23 | $9.79 | $19.57 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $10.41 | $20.82 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $10.79 | $21.58 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $10.22 | $20.45 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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