Origin
Redmond, WA
Late night in Redmond on Sunday
Local time
2:55 AM
PDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Redmond, WA to Issaquah, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
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
Unknown
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
Issaquah, WA
JOHN CALLERY
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.
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
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
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 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 straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on 150th Avenue Southeast
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
150th Avenue Southeast
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
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 lane.
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
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 13 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.91 one way
$5.82 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $3.05 | $6.10 |
| premium | $5.77 | $3.16 | $6.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
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
Late night in Issaquah on Sunday
Local time
2:55 AM
PDT
Current temp
57°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
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.
What kind of drive is this?
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.
41% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.8 mi on I 90.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 17 decision points packed into just 13.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
395 ft
44 ft
Total Climb
487 ft
Total Descent
423 ft
Highest Point
395 ft
~6.9 mi in
Elevation Range
351 ft
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.
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
About the Cities
Starting 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 26m. Total distance: 13.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.8 miles on I 90. 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 Issaquah, 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 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Issaquah, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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