Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
54.2 mi
87 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
The drive from Redmond, WA to Elk Plain, WA covers 54.2 miles and takes about 1h 18m 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 $11.17 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
27.1 miles from Redmond, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 39m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 18m drive with frequent turns across 54.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast 76th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Leary Way | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| WA 520 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northeast 40th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 405 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| WA 167 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Valley Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| WA 512 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Redmond, WA and Elk Plain, WA.
Start on 164th Avenue Northeast
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northeast 76th Street
Exit the roundabout onto Northeast 76th Street
Turn slight left onto Leary Way
Take the ramp straight toward WA 520 West
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward Northeast 40th Street
Keep slight left to continue on WA 520 West: Seattle
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Renton
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward WA 167 South: Auburn, Rainier Avenue South
Keep slight left to continue on WA 167 South: Auburn
Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward WA 512 West, WA 161 South: Puyallup, Olympia
Continue straight
Take the exit slight right toward Canyon Road, Summit
Turn left onto Canyon Road East
Turn right onto 208th Street East
Turn left onto Wright Road East
Continue on 38th Avenue East
Turn right onto 224th Street East
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 54.2 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 27.1 miles or 39m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Elk Plain, WA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Redmond, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Redmond, WA
This is one driving day of about 54.2 miles and 1h 18m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.1 mi from Redmond, WA · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
A short stop after about 54.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 27.1 miles from Redmond, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Elk Plain, 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 Elk Plain, WA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$11.17 one way
$22.33 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $11.88 | $23.76 |
| premium | $5.77 | $12.31 | $24.63 |
| diesel | $5.47 | $11.67 | $23.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 19 kg one way.
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Redmond on Saturday
Local time
6:00 AM
PDT
Current temp
52°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Elk Plain on Saturday
Local time
6:00 AM
PDT
Current temp
37°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
38°F
Kent, WA
27 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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