Origin
Tukwila, WA
Night in Tukwila on Friday
Local time
11:17 PM
PDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tukwila, WA to Redmond, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
21.1 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tukwila, WA
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Redmond, WA
Harrison Reilly
Trip Overview
The drive from Tukwila, WA to Redmond, WA covers 21.1 miles and takes about 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 405, WA 520, Interurban Avenue South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.1 miles on I 405. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.42 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 21.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 30m highway drive covering 21.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 405 and WA 520. The longest continuous stretch is about 13.1 miles on I 405.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 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 13.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 405 and WA 520. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 21.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 405 North: Renton, Everett
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 405 North: Renton, Everett
8
14.8 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward WA 520: Seattle, Redmond
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 14
Toward WA 520: Seattle, Redmond
8
15.2 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight right at fork toward WA 520 East: 124th Avenue Northeast, Redmond
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward WA 520 East: 124th Avenue Northeast, Red...
8
15.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight left at fork toward 124th Avenue Northeast
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward 124th Avenue Northeast
7
21.1 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
WA 202 / 164th Avenue Northeast
Turn left onto WA 202 / 164th Avenue Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Tukwila, WA and Redmond, WA, road signs point toward Everett, 124Th Avenue Northeast and Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast.
Everett
1.4 mi in
|
~3m
124Th Avenue Northeast
15.3 mi in
|
~21m
Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast
20 mi in
|
~27m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 405 | 13.1 mi | 16m |
| WA 520 | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Interurban Avenue South | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Leary Way | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 58th Avenue South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Valley Highway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South 141st Place | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 405
— 13.1 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tukwila, WA and Redmond, WA.
1
Start on South 144th Street
47 ft
·
6 sec
·
South 144th Street
2
Turn left onto 58th Avenue South
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
58th Avenue South
3
Continue on South 141st Place
445 ft
·
16 sec
·
South 141st Place
4
Turn right onto Interurban Avenue South
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Interurban Avenue South
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on WA 181
527 ft
·
14 sec
·
West Valley Highway
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 405 North: Renton, Everett
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto I 405
13 mi
·
16 min
·
I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 14
Toward WA 520: Seattle, Redmond
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
453 ft
·
11 sec
Toward WA 520 East: 124th Avenue Northeast, Redmond
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward 124th Avenue Northeast
Use the slight left lane.
11
Merge onto WA 520
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
WA 520
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Toward West Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn left onto West Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
West Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast
Use the left / right lanes.
14
Turn right onto Leary Way
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Leary Way
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn right onto Redmond Way
315 ft
·
18 sec
·
Redmond Way
16
Turn left onto WA 202
30 ft
·
0 sec
·
164th Avenue Northeast
Use the left lane.
17
Arrive at destination
WA 202
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.42 one way
$8.83 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $4.63 | $9.26 |
| premium | $5.77 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.66 | $9.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.22 | $1.01 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Redmond, WA
Night in Redmond on Friday
Local time
11:17 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
8 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
30m 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 Tukwila, WA to Redmond, WA covers 21.1 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 405, WA 520, Interurban Avenue South. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.6 miles from Tukwila, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.42 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 13 decision points packed into just 21.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Tukwila, WA and Redmond, WA, road signs point toward Everett, 124Th Avenue Northeast and Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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