How far is White Center, WA from Redmond, WA?
The driving distance from White Center, WA to Redmond, WA is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 eighteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Seattle metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between White Center and Redmond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between White Center and Redmond.
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Start on Southwest Roxbury Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Southwest Roxbury Street
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Turn slight left onto Olson Place Southwest
2680 ft · 2 min · Olson Place Southwest
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Take the ramp slight right toward WA 509 North: Seattle
1894 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on 1st Avenue South Bridge
1942 ft · 42 sec · 1st Avenue South Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward Michigan Street
1035 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on South Michigan Street
2708 ft · 2 min · South Michigan Street
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Turn slight right onto South Bailey Street
85 m · 10 sec · South Bailey Street
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Turn left onto I 5, I 90
1162 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia
2476 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
6.2 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 520: Bellevue, Kirkland
11.6 mi · 15 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 White Center and Redmond.
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.
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.
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving White Center 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 White Center to Redmond?
The road trip is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Seattle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.5 miles from White Center and 12.2 miles from Redmond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 7:16 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.40 one way or $8.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around White Center and Light Rain Likely near Redmond.
Stop Ideas Near Seattle
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Tukwila Community Center
Renton City Human Services
Renton City Hall
Renton Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Seattle.
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Tukwila station
Edmonds station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between White Center and Redmond. Straight-line distance: 15.34 mi (24.69 km).
#1 White Center
Census designated place
| Population | 13,495 |
| Coordinates | 47.5173200, -122.3548500 |
| 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: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $4.40 | $8.79 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $4.68 | $9.35 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $4.85 | $9.70 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $4.59 | $9.18 |
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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