Origin
Redmond, WA
Night in Redmond on Friday
Local time
11:15 PM
PDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Redmond, WA to Arlington, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
45.1 mi
73 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Redmond, WA
Harrison Reilly
Arlington, WA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Redmond, WA to Arlington, WA covers 45.1 miles and takes about 1h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 5, I 405, State Highway 530 Northeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.7 miles on I 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.44 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 45.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 1m highway drive covering 45.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 5 and I 405. The longest continuous stretch is about 25.7 miles on I 5.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 5 is the longest continuous segment at about 25.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and I 405. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Redmond Way.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 45.1 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Redmond Way): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles (I 405): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Redmond Way
Turn right onto Redmond Way
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp toward I 405 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 405 North
6
4.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 405
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
14.7 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British Columbia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British Co...
8
40.9 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit toward WA 530 East: Arlington, Darrington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 208
Toward WA 530 East: Arlington, Darrington
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Redmond, WA and Arlington, WA, road signs point toward Vancouver British Columbia and Darrington.
Vancouver British Columbia
14.7 mi in
|
~21m
Darrington
40.9 mi in
|
~54m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 25.7 mi | 31m |
| I 405 | 11.4 mi | 14m |
| State Highway 530 Northeast | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Redmond Way | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| WA 530 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Northeast 85th Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Division Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 164th Avenue Northeast | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 25.7 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Redmond, WA and Arlington, WA.
1
Start on WA 202
30 ft
·
7 sec
·
164th Avenue Northeast
2
Turn right onto Redmond Way
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Redmond Way
Use the right lane.
3
Continue on Northeast 85th Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 85th Street
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 405 North
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto I 405
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 405
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
8.4 mi
·
10 min
·
I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
I 405
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British Columbia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 5
26 mi
·
31 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 208
Toward WA 530 East: Arlington, Darrington
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto WA 530
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 530 Northeast
12
Enter roundabout onto WA 530
51 ft
·
0 sec
·
WA 530
13
Continue on WA 530
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
WA 530
14
Enter roundabout onto WA 530
89 ft
·
1 sec
·
WA 530
15
Continue on WA 530
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
WA 530
16
Enter roundabout onto West Division Street
96 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Division Street
17
Continue on West Division Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
West Division Street
18
Enter roundabout
124 ft
·
3 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.6 mi from Redmond, WA · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.6 miles from Redmond, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Arlington, WA
The final approach into Arlington, WA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.44 one way
$18.88 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $9.90 | $19.80 |
| premium | $5.77 | $10.24 | $20.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.96 | $19.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.74 | $2.16 |
| Efficient EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18 | 0 | $6.31 | $2.89 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Arlington, WA
Night in Arlington on Friday
Local time
11:15 PM
PDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 1m 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 Redmond, WA to Arlington, WA covers 45.1 miles and takes about 1h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, I 405, State Highway 530 Northeast. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.6 miles from Redmond, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.44 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 45.1 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Redmond Way): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles (I 405): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Redmond, WA and Arlington, WA, road signs point toward Vancouver British Columbia and Darrington.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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