Origin
Monroe, WA
Late night in Monroe on Sunday
Local time
12:45 AM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Monroe, 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
20.5 mi
33 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 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Monroe, WA
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Redmond, WA
Harrison Reilly
Trip Overview
Spanning just 20.5 miles, the trip from Monroe to Redmond is a quick journey that typically takes about 33 minutes to complete. Because of the short distance, you can easily handle this as a simple day trip without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $4 on fuel for the excursion, making it a budget-friendly commute within the Pacific Coast region. You will spend the majority of your time on State Highway 522 and the Redmond-Woodinville Road Northeast. This route is highly practical for those looking to move efficiently between these two Washington hubs without excessive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 522 | 7.5 mi | 10m |
| State Route 522 | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| Redmond-Woodinville Road Northeast | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Woodinville Redmond Road Northeast | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| 140th Place Northeast | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| US 2 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 131st Avenue Northeast | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Northeast 171st Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 522
— 7.5 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monroe, WA and Redmond, WA.
1
Start on WA 203
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
South Lewis Street
2
Turn left onto US 2
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 2
Use the left lane.
3
Take the exit onto WA 522
7.5 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 522
Toward WA 522 West
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on WA 522
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
State Route 522
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward WA 202 East: Woodinville, Redmond
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn left onto WA 202
385 ft
·
9 sec
·
132nd Avenue Northeast
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Continue on WA 202
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
131st Avenue Northeast
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on Northeast 171st Street
427 ft
·
8 sec
·
Northeast 171st Street
9
Enter roundabout onto Northeast 171st Street
81 ft
·
1 sec
·
Northeast 171st Street
10
Continue on Northeast 171st Street
481 ft
·
9 sec
·
Northeast 171st Street
11
Enter roundabout onto Northeast 171st Street
102 ft
·
1 sec
·
Northeast 171st Street
12
Continue on Northeast 171st Street
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Northeast 171st Street
13
Turn right onto 140th Avenue Northeast
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
140th Avenue Northeast
Use the right lane.
14
Continue on 140th Place Northeast
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
140th Place Northeast
15
Continue on 148th Avenue Northeast
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
148th Avenue Northeast
16
Enter roundabout onto WA 202
153 ft
·
5 sec
·
Woodinville Redmond Road Northeast
17
Continue on WA 202
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Woodinville Redmond Road Northeast
18
Enter roundabout onto WA 202
88 ft
·
1 sec
·
Woodinville Redmond Road Northeast
19
Continue on WA 202
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Woodinville Redmond Road Northeast
20
Continue on WA 202
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Redmond-Woodinville Road Northeast
21
Continue on WA 202
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
164th Avenue Northeast
22
Arrive at destination
WA 202
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 14.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
WA 522 / State Highway 522
Take the exit onto WA 522 / State Highway 522 toward WA 522 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward WA 522 West
7
13.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward WA 202 East: Woodinville, 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.
Toward WA 202 East: Woodinville, Redmond
6
13.6 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
WA 202 / 132nd Avenue Northeast
Turn left onto WA 202 / 132nd Avenue Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
14.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Northeast 171st Street
Enter roundabout onto Northeast 171st Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
14.7 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
140th Avenue Northeast
Turn right onto 140th Avenue Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.29 one way
$8.58 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $4.50 | $9.00 |
| premium | $5.77 | $4.66 | $9.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.53 | $9.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 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 | 6.1 | 0 | $2.15 | $0.98 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.79 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.87 | $1.31 |
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
Late night in Redmond on Sunday
Local time
12:45 AM
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 cooler 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?
This highway-focused drive keeps you moving steadily, with 64% of the journey spent on major thoroughfares. You will navigate a longest uninterrupted stretch of 7.5 miles while traveling along State Highway 522. The transition from the highway to the Redmond-Woodinville Road Northeast shifts the feel of the drive from a fast-paced arterial road to a more localized corridor. It is a straightforward experience behind the wheel, designed for direct travel rather than leisurely sightseeing. You should expect a consistent pace throughout the entire 33-minute duration.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.5 mi on State Highway 522.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 522 and State Route 522. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near WA 522 / State Highway 522.
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 20.5 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.8 miles (WA 522 / State Highway 522): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.6 miles (WA 202 / 132nd Avenue Northeast): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Monroe, WA
Full guide →Monroe is a city in the Puget Sound region of Washington State. It is the home of the Evergreen State Fair, and the entrance to the Stevens Pass Highway.
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: 20.5 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 (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.5 miles on State Highway 522. 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 0.8 miles (WA 522 / State Highway 522): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.6 miles (WA 202 / 132nd Avenue Northeast): 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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