Origin
Redmond, WA
Night in Redmond on Saturday
Local time
9:27 PM
PDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Redmond, WA to Mukilteo, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
23.9 mi
38 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Redmond, WA
Harrison Reilly
Mukilteo, WA
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Trip Overview
Redmond, WA to Mukilteo, WA is 23.9 miles and takes about 37 minutes via I 405 and WA 525, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This relatively short trip stays within Washington state, connecting two points in the Pacific Coast region. It's a straightforward drive primarily on major highways, making it an easy option for a quick commute or a brief excursion. You'll find this route efficient if you're looking to get from the Redmond area to Mukilteo without much fuss. Consider this drive for its speed and directness, especially if time is a key factor.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 405 | 11.7 mi | 14m |
| WA 525 | 5.8 mi | 9m |
| Redmond Way | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Mukilteo Speedway | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Northeast 85th Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Paine Field Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 84th Street Southwest | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 164th Avenue Northeast | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 405
— 11.7 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Redmond, WA and Mukilteo, WA.
1
Start on WA 202
30 ft
·
7 sec
·
164th Avenue Northeast
2
Turn right onto Redmond Way
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Redmond Way
Use the right lane.
3
Continue on Northeast 85th Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 85th Street
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 405 North
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto I 405
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 405
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
8.4 mi
·
10 min
·
I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on WA 525
5.8 mi
·
9 min
·
WA 525
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
10
Continue on WA 525 Spur
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Paine Field Boulevard
11
Turn left onto WA 526
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
84th Street Southwest
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn right onto WA 525
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Mukilteo Speedway
Use the right lane.
13
Arrive at destination
WA 525
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 21.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Redmond Way
Turn right onto Redmond Way
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp toward I 405 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 405 North
6
4.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 405
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
12.9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
I 405
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
21.8 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
WA 526 / 84th Street Southwest
Turn left onto WA 526 / 84th Street Southwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.00 one way
$10.00 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $5.25 | $10.49 |
| premium | $5.77 | $5.43 | $10.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.28 | $10.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.51 | $1.15 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.35 | $1.53 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Mukilteo, WA
Night in Mukilteo on Saturday
Local time
9:27 PM
PDT
Current temp
50°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
8 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
37m 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 is heavily focused on highway travel, with 73% of the route utilizing major roadways like I 405 and WA 525. You'll experience a consistent pace for much of the journey, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 11.7 miles on I 405. Expect a highway-centric feel for the majority of your time behind the wheel, transitioning between these key routes. While not overly complex, the road character is defined by its efficiency and connection to the broader highway network.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.7 mi on I 405.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 405 and WA 525. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Redmond Way.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 23.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Redmond Way): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles (I 405): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 37m. Total distance: 23.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.7 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 Mukilteo, 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: near the start (Redmond Way): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles (I 405): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Mukilteo, 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 EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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