Origin
Moses Lake, WA
Afternoon in Moses Lake on Monday
Local time
1:30 PM
PDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Moses Lake, WA to Redmond, WA
Drive Time
2h 51m
Distance
179.3 mi
289 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 40m
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6 AM
2h 52m
8 AM
3h 14m
10 AM
2h 59m
12 PM
2h 57m
3 PM
3h 0m
5 PM
3h 12m
8 PM
2h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Moses Lake, WA
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Redmond, WA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Moses Lake, WA to Redmond, WA covers 179.3 miles and takes about 2h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Broadway Avenue, 148th Avenue Southeast, 156th Avenue Southeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.63 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
89.6 miles from Moses Lake, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 25m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 51m drive with frequent turns across 179.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Broadway Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Moses Lake, WA to Redmond, WA is easy. At 2h 51m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Moses Lake, WA to Redmond, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Broadway Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 148th Avenue Southeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 156th Avenue Southeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southeast Eastgate Way | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 150th Avenue Southeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 148th Avenue Northeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| WA 520 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West Broadway Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moses Lake, WA and Redmond, WA.
1
Start on South Division Street
394 ft
·
16 sec
·
South Division Street
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto West Broadway Avenue
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
West Broadway Avenue
3
Take the ramp right
66 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
4
Continue straight
98 mi
·
1 hr 48 min
5
Take the exit slight right toward 148th Avenue Southeast, 150th Avenue Southeast
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
148th Avenue Southeast, 150th Avenue Southeast
6
Keep slight left to continue on 148th Avenue Southeast, 150th Avenue Southeast
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
148th Avenue Southeast, 150th Avenue Southeast
7
Keep slight right to continue on 148th Avenue Southeast, Easgate Way
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
148th Avenue Southeast, Easgate Way
8
Keep slight left to continue on 156th Avenue Southeast, 148th Avenue Southeast, Bellevue College
167 ft
·
13 sec
·
156th Avenue Southeast, 148th Avenue Southeast, Bellevue College
9
Turn left onto Southeast Eastgate Way
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Southeast Eastgate Way
10
Turn right onto 150th Avenue Southeast
479 ft
·
14 sec
·
150th Avenue Southeast
11
Continue on 148th Avenue Southeast
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
148th Avenue Southeast
12
Keep slight right to continue on 148th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
148th Avenue Southeast
13
Continue on 148th Avenue Northeast
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
148th Avenue Northeast
14
Take the ramp slight right toward WA 520 East: Redmond
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
WA 520 East: Redmond
15
Merge slight left
2.0 mi
·
2 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward West Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
West Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast
17
Turn left onto West Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
West Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast
18
Turn right onto Leary Way
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Leary Way
19
Turn slight right onto Northeast 76th Street
525 ft
·
18 sec
·
Northeast 76th Street
20
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 164th Avenue Northeast
131 ft
·
4 sec
·
164th Avenue Northeast
21
Exit the roundabout onto 164th Avenue Northeast
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
164th Avenue Northeast
22
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 89.6 miles from Moses Lake, WA, or about 1h 25m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 89.6 miles or 1h 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Redmond, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Moses Lake, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Moses Lake, WA
This is one driving day of about 179.3 miles and 2h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Moses Lake, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 89.6 mi from Moses Lake, WA · 1h 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
90 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 89.6 miles from Moses Lake, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Redmond, WA
The final approach into Redmond, WA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Redmond, WA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.63 one way
$75.26 round trip
$5.33/gal
25.4 MPG avg
63 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $39.30 | $78.60 |
| premium | $5.77 | $40.74 | $81.48 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $39.83 | $79.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 62.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 53.8 | 0 | $18.83 | $8.61 |
| Efficient EV | 44.8 | 0 | $15.69 | $7.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 71.7 | 0 | $25.10 | $11.48 |
Gas CO2
63 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Redmond, WA
Afternoon in Redmond on Monday
Local time
1:30 PM
PDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
52°F
Monroe, WA
90 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
18 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 51m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Moses Lake, WA to Redmond, WA covers 179.3 miles and takes about 2h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Broadway Avenue, 148th Avenue Southeast, 156th Avenue Southeast. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 89.6 miles from Moses Lake, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $37.63 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Moses Lake, WA to Redmond, WA is easy. At 2h 51m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Moses Lake, WA to Redmond, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Moses Lake, WA to Redmond, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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