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Trip from Redmond, WA to Artondale, WA

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

1h 13m

Distance

54.2 mi

87 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 7m ★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 10m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Redmond, WA, WA

Redmond, WA

Harrison Reilly

Downtown Artondale, WA, WA

Artondale, WA

Jack Davis

Trip Overview

The drive from Redmond, WA to Artondale, WA covers 54.2 miles and takes about 1h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Northeast 76th Street, Leary Way, WA 520 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.34 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 54.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 13m drive with frequent turns across 54.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Northeast 76th Street 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.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Redmond, WA to Artondale, WA is easy. At 1h 13m 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 Redmond, WA to Artondale, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Northeast 76th Street
Leary Way
WA 520 West
Northeast 40th Street
I 405 South
I 5 South
WA 16 West
Olympic Drive

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Northeast 76th Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Redmond, WA and Artondale, WA.

1

Start on 164th Avenue Northeast

0.1 mi · 24 sec · 164th Avenue Northeast
2

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northeast 76th Street

7 ft · Northeast 76th Street
3

Exit the roundabout onto Northeast 76th Street

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Northeast 76th Street
4

Turn slight left onto Leary Way

0.3 mi · 58 sec · Leary Way
5

Take the ramp straight toward WA 520 West

0.4 mi · 51 sec · WA 520 West
6

Merge slight left

0.7 mi · 54 sec
7

Take the exit slight right toward Northeast 40th Street

0.4 mi · 32 sec · Northeast 40th Street
8

Keep slight left to continue on WA 520 West: Seattle

0.6 mi · 49 sec · WA 520 West: Seattle
9

Merge slight left

2.8 mi · 3 min
10

Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Renton

0.3 mi · 35 sec · I 405 South: Renton
11

Merge slight left

15 mi · 18 min
12

Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Portland

0.3 mi · 49 sec · I 5 South: Portland
13

Merge slight left

20 mi · 25 min
14

Keep slight right

1.3 mi · 1 min
15

Take the exit slight right toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton

0.6 mi · 1 min · WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton
16

Keep slight left to continue on WA 16 West: Union Avenue

0.5 mi · 46 sec · WA 16 West: Union Avenue
17

Merge slight left

7.5 mi · 9 min
18

Take the exit slight right toward Olympic Drive

0.3 mi · 51 sec · Olympic Drive
19

Turn left onto Olympic Drive

0.7 mi · 1 min · Olympic Drive
20

Continue on 56th Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · 56th Street
21

Continue on Fillmore Drive Northwest

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Fillmore Drive Northwest
22

At the end of the road, turn left onto Wollochet Drive Northwest

0.7 mi · 1 min · Wollochet Drive Northwest
23

Turn right onto Artondale Drive Northwest

502 ft · 12 sec · Artondale Drive Northwest
24

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 27.1 mi from Redmond, WA · 36m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Renton, WA

27 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

Bellevue, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Renton, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 27.1 miles from Redmond, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Artondale, WA

The final approach into Artondale, 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

$11.34 one way

$22.69 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.58 $11.90 $23.79
premium $5.77 $12.31 $24.62
diesel $5.61 $11.97 $23.93

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$11

Estimated CO2 emission: 19 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 16.3 0 $5.69 $2.60
Efficient EV 13.6 0 $4.74 $2.17
EV Truck/SUV 21.7 0 $7.59 $3.47

Gas CO2

19 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (68% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Redmond, WA

Late night in Redmond on Friday

Local time

12:02 AM

PDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Artondale, WA

Late night in Artondale on Friday

Local time

12:02 AM

PDT

Current temp

66°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

8 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

1h 13m 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 Artondale, WA covers 54.2 miles and takes about 1h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Northeast 76th Street, Leary Way, WA 520 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 27.1 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 $11.34 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.

The drive from Redmond, WA to Artondale, WA is easy. At 1h 13m 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 Redmond, WA to Artondale, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Redmond, WA to Artondale, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Data sources

The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.

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