Origin
Des Moines, WA
Morning in Des Moines on Sunday
Local time
9:47 AM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Des Moines, WA to Redmond, WA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
29.4 mi
47 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Des Moines, WA
JOHN CALLERY
Redmond, WA
Harrison Reilly
Trip Overview
The drive from Des Moines, WA to Redmond, WA covers 29.4 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South 223rd Street, Marine View Drive South, 7th Place South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.25 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South 223rd Street | — | — |
| Marine View Drive South | — | — |
| 7th Place South | — | — |
| South 216th Street | — | — |
| Military Road South | — | — |
| I 5 North | — | — |
| I 405 North | — | — |
| WA 520 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South 223rd Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Des Moines, WA and Redmond, WA.
1
Start on the route
43 ft
·
9 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto South 223rd Street
69 ft
·
7 sec
·
South 223rd Street
3
Turn right onto Marine View Drive South
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Marine View Drive South
4
Turn right onto 7th Place South
367 ft
·
7 sec
·
7th Place South
5
Continue on South 216th Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
South 216th Street
6
Turn left onto Military Road South
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Military Road South
7
Take the ramp left toward I 5 North: Seattle
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 5 North: Seattle
8
Merge slight left
2.9 mi
·
3 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward WA 518 West, I 405 North: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Bellevue
446 ft
·
11 sec
·
WA 518 West, I 405 North: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Bellevue
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Renton, Bellevue
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 405 North: Renton, Bellevue
11
Merge slight left
14 mi
·
17 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward WA 520: Seattle, Redmond
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
WA 520: Seattle, Redmond
13
Keep slight right to continue on WA 520 East: 124th Avenue Northeast, Redmond
453 ft
·
11 sec
·
WA 520 East: 124th Avenue Northeast, Redmond
14
Keep slight left to continue on 124th Avenue Northeast
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
124th Avenue Northeast
15
Merge slight left
4.4 mi
·
5 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward West Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
West Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast
17
Turn left onto West Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
West Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast
18
Turn right onto Leary Way
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Leary Way
19
Turn right onto Redmond Way
315 ft
·
18 sec
·
Redmond Way
20
Turn left onto 164th Avenue Northeast
30 ft
·
1 sec
·
164th Avenue Northeast
21
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.25 one way
$12.49 round trip
$5.40/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.68 | $6.57 | $13.14 |
| premium | $5.93 | $6.86 | $13.72 |
| diesel | $7.32 | $8.47 | $16.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.57 | $1.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.12 | $1.88 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Morning in Redmond on Sunday
Local time
9:47 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
1 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
40m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
29.4 mi in 40m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: South 223rd Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 Des Moines, WA to Redmond, WA is easy. At 40m 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 Des Moines, WA to Redmond, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
467 ft
33 ft
Total Climb
836 ft
Total Descent
877 ft
Highest Point
467 ft
~2.1 mi in
Elevation Range
434 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Des Moines, WA
Full guide →Founded 1959
Arriving in Redmond, WA
Full guide →Founded 1870
Redmond is a city in King County, Washington, on the Eastside of Lake Washington. It is a suburb of Seattle, 15 miles (24 km) away. Redmond is home to Microsoft Corporation, which has a large presence in the area. It is also home to Nintendo of America and numerous other companies. It is the self-proclaimed Bicycle Capital of the Northwest.
Top landmarks
- • Anderson Park — park in Redmond, Washington
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 29.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Des Moines, WA to Redmond, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Redmond, WA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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