Origin
Mill Creek, WA
Night in Mill Creek on Saturday
Local time
9:27 PM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mill Creek, WA to Redmond, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
18.3 mi
29 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mill Creek, WA
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Redmond, WA
Harrison Reilly
Trip Overview
Spanning 18.3 miles, this quick trip between Mill Creek and Redmond is a straightforward commute across the Pacific Coast region of Washington. You can expect to spend about 33 minutes on the road, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting approximately $4 for fuel will cover your transit, which relies on a mix of the Bothell-Everett Highway, I-405, and Redmond Way. Because the route is short and efficient, it offers plenty of flexibility for your schedule. Whether you are heading to Redmond for business or leisure, this drive provides a practical connection between these two hubs without the need for extensive travel planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 405 | 7.8 mi | 9m |
| Bothell-Everett Highway | 5.2 mi | 9m |
| Redmond Way | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Northeast 85th Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Mill Creek Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 16th Avenue Southeast | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 151st Street Southeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 153rd Street Southeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 405
— 7.8 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mill Creek, WA and Redmond, WA.
1
Start on 151st Street Southeast
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
151st Street Southeast
2
Continue on 16th Avenue Southeast
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
16th Avenue Southeast
3
At end of road, turn left onto Mill Creek Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Mill Creek Boulevard
4
Turn right onto 153rd Street Southeast
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
153rd Street Southeast
5
Turn left onto WA 527
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Bothell-Everett Highway
6
Continue on WA 527
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Bothell-Everett Highway
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on Bothell-Everett Highway
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Bothell-Everett Highway
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 405 South: Bellevue
9
Merge onto I 405
7.8 mi
·
9 min
·
I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 18
Toward Northeast 85th Street, Kirkland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn straight onto Northeast 85th Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Northeast 85th Street
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on Redmond Way
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Redmond Way
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn left onto WA 202
30 ft
·
0 sec
·
164th Avenue Northeast
Use the left lane.
14
Arrive at destination
WA 202
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 18.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Mill Creek Boulevard
At end of road, turn left onto Mill Creek Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
153rd Street Southeast
Turn right onto 153rd Street Southeast
Navigation decision point
5
6.8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
I 405
Merge onto I 405
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
14.6 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward Northeast 85th Street, Kirkland
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 18
Toward Northeast 85th Street, Kirkland
6
18.3 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
WA 202 / 164th Avenue Northeast
Turn left onto WA 202 / 164th Avenue Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.83 one way
$7.66 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $4.02 | $8.03 |
| premium | $5.77 | $4.16 | $8.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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 Saturday
Local time
9:27 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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
33m 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?
Expect a mixed driving experience that transitions from local thoroughfares to busier interstate segments. With 43% of your journey spent on highways, you will quickly find yourself merging onto I-405 for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 7.8 miles. The character of the road shifts as you navigate off the Bothell-Everett Highway and eventually arrive via Redmond Way. This route is not a quiet backroad cruise, but rather a functional, high-traffic path that requires your full attention behind the wheel. You will notice the pace pick up significantly once you hit the interstate, contrasting with the more moderate speeds of the local sections.
43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.8 mi on I 405.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near Mill Creek Boulevard.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 18.3 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Mill Creek Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (153rd Street Southeast): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles (I 405): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Mill Creek, WA to Redmond, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Kirkland along the way.
Kirkland
14.6 mi in
|
~25m
About the Cities
Starting in Mill Creek, WA
Full guide →Everett is a city in the Puget Sound region of Washington State, 28 mi (45 km) north of Seattle at the edge of its metropolitan area. The city supports one of Boeing's oldest and largest airplane manufacturing centers, which includes the world's largest building by volume.
Arriving in Redmond, WA
Full guide →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.
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 33m. Total distance: 18.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.8 miles on I 405. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Redmond, WA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Mill Creek Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (153rd Street Southeast): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles (I 405): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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