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Trip from Redmond, WA to Klahanie, WA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

24m

Distance

15.1 mi

24 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 23m ★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 23m ★

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Redmond, WA, WA

Redmond, WA

Harrison Reilly

Downtown Klahanie, WA, WA

Klahanie, WA

Alok Sharma

Trip Overview

Redmond, WA to Klahanie, WA is 15.1 miles and takes about 24 minutes via Northeast Redmond Fall City Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Washington state, connecting two points in the Pacific Coast region. Expect a local drive with plenty of turns, making it a straightforward, quick trip for anyone needing to get between these two areas. You won't be on any major highways for this journey, so plan for a more direct, neighborhood-style transit. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion or a simple commute.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Northeast Redmond Fall City Road 6.9 mi 9m
Southeast Duthie Hill Road 2.2 mi 3m
Redmond Way 1.6 mi 3m
Redmond Fall City Road Southeast 1.5 mi 2m
Redmond Fall City Road Northeast 1.2 mi 1m
Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road 0.9 mi 1m
Klahanie Drive Southeast 0.3 mi 1m
249th Avenue Southeast 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Northeast Redmond Fall City Road — 6.9 mi, about 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Redmond, WA and Klahanie, WA.

1

Start on WA 202

30 ft · 4 sec · 164th Avenue Northeast
2

Turn left onto WA 202

1.6 mi · 3 min · Redmond Way
Use the straight lane.
3

Continue on WA 202

6.9 mi · 9 min · Northeast Redmond Fall City Road
4

Turn straight onto WA 202

1.2 mi · 1 min · Redmond Fall City Road Northeast
5

Continue on Redmond Fall City Road Southeast

1.5 mi · 2 min · Redmond Fall City Road Southeast
6

Turn right onto 292nd Avenue Southeast

0.1 mi · 13 sec · 292nd Avenue Southeast
Use the right lane.
7

Continue on Southeast Duthie Hill Road

2.2 mi · 3 min · Southeast Duthie Hill Road
8

Continue on Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
9

Enter roundabout onto Klahanie Drive Southeast

19 ft · 0 sec · Klahanie Drive Southeast
10

Continue on Klahanie Drive Southeast

0.3 mi · 1 min · Klahanie Drive Southeast
11

Turn left onto 249th Avenue Southeast

0.3 mi · 59 sec · 249th Avenue Southeast
12

Arrive at destination

249th Avenue Southeast

Heads-up: tricky spots

4 of 4

4 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | WA 202 / Redmond Way

Turn left onto WA 202 / Redmond Way

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
11.2 mi into trip | ~16m in | 292nd Avenue Southeast

Turn right onto 292nd Avenue Southeast

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
4
14.5 mi into trip | ~22m in | Klahanie Drive Southeast

Enter roundabout onto Klahanie Drive Southeast

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

3
14.8 mi into trip | ~23m in | 249th Avenue Southeast

Turn left onto 249th Avenue Southeast

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.16 one way

$6.32 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.58 $3.31 $6.63
premium $5.77 $3.43 $6.86
diesel $5.61 $3.33 $6.67

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.5 0 $1.59 $0.72
Efficient EV 3.8 0 $1.32 $0.60
EV Truck/SUV 6 0 $2.11 $0.97

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Redmond, WA

Night in Redmond on Saturday

Local time

9:26 PM

PDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Klahanie, WA

Night in Klahanie on Saturday

Local time

9:26 PM

PDT

Current temp

68°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

10 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

24m 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 route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be navigating through community roads rather than open highways. With 0% highway share, you're entirely on local streets. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.9 miles on Northeast Redmond Fall City Road. As you progress, the road will likely feel more like a series of neighborhood connectors and arterial roads, requiring your attention for frequent turns rather than sustained high-speed driving. The pace will be dictated by local traffic and intersections.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.9 mi on Northeast Redmond Fall City Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WA 202 / Redmond Way.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 24m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (WA 202 / Redmond Way): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.2 miles (292nd Avenue Southeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.5 miles (Klahanie Drive Southeast): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

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 24m. Total distance: 15.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

24m 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 with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 6.9 miles on Northeast Redmond Fall City Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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: near the start (WA 202 / Redmond Way): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.2 miles (292nd Avenue Southeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.5 miles (Klahanie Drive Southeast): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

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 Klahanie, 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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