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

The driving distance from West Richland, WA to Redmond, WA is about 202.9 miles (326.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 160.9 miles (258.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 43m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
202.95 mi
03h 21m
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
202.95 mi
Kilometers
326.62 km
Drive Time
03h 21m

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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 03h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Redmond
Sat, Apr 18, 12:23 AM PDT
Return by in West Richland
Sat, Apr 18, 3:45 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Richland
2026-04-17T21:01
Arrive Redmond
Sat, Apr 18, 12:23 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM PDT

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

Leave by
10:16 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Richland
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 West Richland
105.1 mi
01h 40m
To Redmond
97.8 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
55°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Deer Street

    547 ft · 25 sec · Deer Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Grosscup Boulevard

    68 m · 8 sec · Grosscup Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Van Giesen Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Van Giesen Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Van Giesen Street

    29 m · 2 sec · West Van Giesen Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto West Van Giesen Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Van Giesen Street

  6. 6

    Continue on State Route 224

    4.8 mi · 6 min · State Route 224

  7. 7

    Continue on East Kennedy Road

    838 ft · 14 sec · East Kennedy Road

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    37 m · 2 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    1623 ft · 20 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    64.4 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    31 mi · 34 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

    99.3 mi · 1 hr 51 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward 148th Avenue Southeast, 150th Avenue Southeast

    1398 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on 148th Avenue Southeast, 150th Avenue Southeast

    1821 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on 148th Avenue Southeast, Easgate Way

    892 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on 156th Avenue Southeast, 148th Avenue Southeast, Bellevue College

    51 m · 13 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Southeast Eastgate Way

    1011 ft · 31 sec · Southeast Eastgate Way

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 150th Avenue Southeast

    146 m · 14 sec · 150th Avenue Southeast

  19. 19

    Continue on 148th Avenue Southeast

    904 ft · 26 sec · 148th Avenue Southeast

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on 148th Avenue Southeast

    1.8 mi · 4 min · 148th Avenue Southeast

  21. 21

    Continue on 148th Avenue Northeast

    1.6 mi · 3 min · 148th Avenue Northeast

  22. 22

    Take the ramp slight right toward WA 520 East: Redmond

    2454 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 3 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward West Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast

    1666 ft · 48 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast

    1643 ft · 40 sec · West Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Leary Way

    2588 ft · 1 min · Leary Way

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Redmond Way

    96 m · 18 sec · Redmond Way

  28. 28

    Turn left onto 164th Avenue Northeast

    9 m · 1 sec · 164th Avenue Northeast

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 164th Avenue Northeast

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
29 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
99.3 mi · 49%
East Kennedy Road
95.9 mi · 47%
State Route 224
4.76 mi · 2%
148th Avenue Southeast
2.72 mi · 1%
WA 520 East
2.47 mi · 1%
West Van Giesen Street
2.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

99.3 mi · 01h 51m

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
03h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42 mi
160.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellensburg
01h 40m from West Richland
Leave By
10:16 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Richland and Partly Sunny near Redmond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 202.9 miles (326.6 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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 105.1 miles from West Richland and 97.8 miles from Redmond.

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 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:16 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.47 one way or $74.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 West Richland and Redmond. Straight-line distance: 160.85 mi (258.87 km).

West Richland

#1 West Richland

City in Benton County, Washington

Population15,423
Coordinates46.3043000, -119.3614100
Altitude126
CountryUnited States
Redmond

#2 Redmond

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population72,507
Coordinates47.6739900, -122.1215100
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Deer Street (-119.361404, 46.304468)
End: 164th Avenue Northeast (-122.121524, 47.674028)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 327 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.16 gal
27.11 L · about $37.47
Round trip
$74.94
14.32 gal · 54.22 L
Estimated CO2
63.6 kg one way
Round trip: 127.3 kg / 281 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $37.47 $74.94
Mid-grade $5.57 $39.86 $79.72
Premium $5.77 $41.32 $82.64
Diesel $5.47 $39.14 $78.29

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 West Richland and Redmond. The current time is 21:01:47.

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.