Origin
Redmond, WA
Late night in Redmond on Friday
Local time
3:26 AM
PDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Redmond, WA to Bothell West, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
14.1 mi
23 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Redmond, WA
Harrison Reilly
Bothell West, WA
JOHN CALLERY
Trip Overview
The drive from Redmond, WA to Bothell West, WA covers 14.1 miles and takes about 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 405, Redmond Way, 228th Street Southeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8 miles on I 405. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.95 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 14.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Redmond, WA to Bothell West, WA covers 14.1 miles and takes about 23m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 405 is the longest continuous segment at about 8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 14.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 23m.
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 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
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.
8
11.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward WA 527 North: Bothell, Mill Creek
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 26
Toward WA 527 North: Bothell, Mill Creek
6
11.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight left at fork toward WA 527 South: Bothell
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward WA 527 South: Bothell
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Redmond, WA to Bothell West, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Mill Creek along the way.
Mill Creek
11.4 mi in
|
~17m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 405 | 8 mi | 10m |
| Redmond Way | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| 228th Street Southeast | 1 mi | 1m |
| 4th Avenue West | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Northeast 85th Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Bothell-Everett Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 214th Street Southwest | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Damson Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 405
— 8 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Redmond, WA and Bothell West, 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
6.9 mi
·
8 min
·
I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 26
Toward WA 527 North: Bothell, Mill Creek
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
216 ft
·
11 sec
Toward WA 527 South: Bothell
9
Turn left onto WA 527
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Bothell-Everett Highway
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn right onto 228th Street Southeast
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
228th Street Southeast
Use the right lane.
11
Turn right onto 4th Avenue West
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
4th Avenue West
12
Turn left onto 214th Street Southwest
504 ft
·
13 sec
·
214th Street Southwest
13
Continue on Damson Road
410 ft
·
12 sec
·
Damson Road
14
Turn right onto 213th Street Southwest
270 ft
·
12 sec
·
213th Street Southwest
15
Arrive at destination
213th Street Southwest
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.95 one way
$5.90 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $3.09 | $6.19 |
| premium | $5.77 | $3.20 | $6.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.11 | $6.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.23 | $0.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Bothell West, WA
Late night in Bothell West on Friday
Local time
3:26 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
23m 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 Bothell West, WA covers 14.1 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 405, Redmond Way, 228th Street Southeast. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.1 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 $2.95 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 is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 14.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 23m.
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.
On the drive from Redmond, WA to Bothell West, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Mill Creek along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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