Origin
Redmond, WA
Evening in Redmond on Sunday
Local time
8:54 PM
PDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Redmond, WA to Issaquah, WA
Drive Time
26m
Distance
13.9 mi
22 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Redmond, WA
Harrison Reilly
Trip Overview
Traveling between Redmond and Issaquah is a quick, straightforward 13.9-mile journey that typically takes about 26 minutes to complete. Because this trip is entirely contained within the Pacific Coast region of Washington, it serves as an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. You can expect to spend roughly $3 on fuel, making it an incredibly budget-friendly excursion. The route utilizes a mix of local infrastructure, including 148th Avenue Northeast and 148th Avenue Southeast, alongside a portion of I-90. It is a practical drive for anyone moving between these two hubs, offering a balance of connectivity without the commitment of a long-distance haul.
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
6.9 miles from Redmond, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 14m into the drive .
Drive Character
This drive offers a mixed-road experience, transitioning between arterial city streets and the interstate. With a highway share of 41%, you will spend a significant portion of your time navigating local traffic before hitting the main thoroughfare. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is 4.8 miles on I-90, providing a brief period of consistent highway speed. As you transition from the local avenues onto the interstate, the pace of the trip shifts noticeably. Expect a functional commute that prioritizes efficiency over technical driving, reflecting the urban landscape of this specific Washington corridor.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 90 is the longest continuous segment at about 4.8 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 around 1.7 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 13.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward Northeast 40th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Northeast 40th Street
7
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward WA 520 West: Seattle
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward WA 520 West: Seattle
6
2.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward 148th Avenue Northeast
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward 148th Avenue Northeast
8
12.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward Front Street, East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
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 17
Toward Front Street, East Lake Sammamish Parkwa...
7
13 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Issaquah City Center, Front Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Issaquah City Center, Front Street
Towns Along This Route
Between Redmond, WA and Issaquah, WA, road signs point toward 148Th Avenue Northeast, Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast and Issaquah City Center.
148Th Avenue Northeast
2.9 mi in
|
~5m
Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
12.7 mi in
|
~22m
Issaquah City Center
13 mi in
|
~23m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| 148th Avenue Southeast | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| 148th Avenue Northeast | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| WA 520 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Front Street North | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| Leary Way | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 150th Avenue Southeast | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| East Sunset Way | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 4.8 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Redmond, WA and Issaquah, WA.
1
Start on WA 202
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
164th Avenue Northeast
Use the none lane.
2
Enter roundabout onto Northeast 76th Street
5 ft
·
0 sec
·
Northeast 76th Street
3
Continue on Northeast 76th Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Northeast 76th Street
Use the left lane.
4
Turn slight left onto Leary Way
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
Leary Way
Use the none lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward WA 520 West
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Merge onto WA 520
0.7 mi
·
53 sec
·
WA 520
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
Toward Northeast 40th Street
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
48 sec
Toward WA 520 West: Seattle
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto WA 520
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
WA 520
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Toward 148th Avenue Northeast
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn left onto 148th Avenue Northeast
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
148th Avenue Northeast
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Continue on 148th Avenue Southeast
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
148th Avenue Southeast
Use the none lane.
13
Continue on 150th Avenue Southeast
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
150th Avenue Southeast
Use the none lane.
14
Continue on 150th Avenue Southeast
392 ft
·
18 sec
·
150th Avenue Southeast
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left onto Southeast 37th Street
365 ft
·
11 sec
·
Southeast 37th Street
Use the left lane.
16
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 90 East: Spokane
Use the left lane.
17
Merge onto I 90
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
I 90
Use the none lane.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 17
Toward Front Street, East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight right at fork
296 ft
·
8 sec
Toward Issaquah City Center, Front Street
20
Turn slight right onto Front Street North
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Front Street North
Use the left / none lanes.
21
Turn left onto East Sunset Way
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
East Sunset Way
Use the left lane.
22
Arrive at destination
East Sunset Way
Trip Plan
Since this is a short, 26-minute trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You will not need to plan for any formal stops, as the total distance is only 13.9 miles. Keep in mind that your experience will be dictated by traffic flow on both the local avenues and the I-90 segment, so check current conditions before you head out. Because the fuel cost is a modest $3, you won't need to stress about gas station planning along the way. Your best strategy is to simply time your departure to avoid peak local congestion, ensuring the drive remains as quick and efficient as possible.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 6.9 miles from Redmond, WA, or about 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.8 miles.
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 13.9 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 6.9 miles or 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Issaquah, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Redmond, 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 Redmond, WA
This is one driving day of about 13.9 miles and 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Redmond, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 90 for about 4.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 6.9 mi from Redmond, WA · 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
7 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 13.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 6.9 miles from Redmond, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Issaquah, WA
The final approach into Issaquah, 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 Issaquah, 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
$2.92 one way
$5.83 round trip
$5.33/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $3.05 | $6.09 |
| premium | $5.77 | $3.16 | $6.32 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $3.09 | $6.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
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
Issaquah, WA
Evening in Issaquah on Sunday
Local time
8:54 PM
PDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
14 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
26m 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 Issaquah, WA covers 13.9 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 90, 148th Avenue Southeast, 148th Avenue Northeast. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.9 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 $2.92 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 demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 13.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Redmond, WA and Issaquah, WA, road signs point toward 148Th Avenue Northeast, Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast and Issaquah City Center.
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