Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
17.7 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Redmond, WA
Harrison Reilly
Renton to Redmond is 17.7 miles and takes about 27m via WA 900, WA 520, and North 3rd Street, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Pacific Coast region, specifically in Washington state. You'll find this drive to be primarily highway-focused, making it a quick and efficient transit between these two Eastside cities. Given its brevity, it's ideal for a day trip or even a quick errand, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule. Plan for a straightforward journey with minimal travel time.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WA 900 | 9.7 mi | 12m |
| WA 520 | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| North 3rd Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Leary Way | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Airport Way | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Sunset Boulevard North | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Logan Avenue South | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Renton, WA and Redmond, WA.
Start on this road
Turn left
Turn left
Turn right onto Rainier Avenue South
Turn right onto Airport Way
Continue on Logan Avenue South
Turn right onto North 3rd Street
Turn left onto WA 900
Keep slight right at fork onto WA 900
Take the ramp onto WA 900
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto WA 520
Take the exit
Turn left onto West Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast
Turn right onto Leary Way
Turn right onto Redmond Way
Turn left onto WA 202
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 17.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto North 3rd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward WA 520: Seattle, Redmond
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward WA 520 East: 124th Avenue Northeast, Redmond
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward 124th Avenue Northeast
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto WA 202 / 164th Avenue Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$3.70 one way
$7.41 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $3.88 | $7.77 |
| premium | $5.77 | $4.02 | $8.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.91 | $7.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 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 | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.48 | $1.13 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Renton on Sunday
Local time
12:51 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Redmond on Sunday
Local time
12:51 AM
PDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 81% of the route utilizing faster roads. You'll experience a longest stretch of 9.7 miles on WA 900 before transitioning onto WA 520 and then North 3rd Street. Expect a consistent driving pace for most of the journey, characteristic of a commute between suburban areas. The character is less about winding scenic byways and more about direct, efficient travel, so settle in for a straightforward highway experience for the majority of the 17.7 miles.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on WA 900 and WA 520. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near North 3rd Street.
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 16 decision points packed into just 17.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (North 3rd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Renton, WA and Redmond, WA, road signs point toward 124Th Avenue Northeast and Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast.
124Th Avenue Northeast
Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 17.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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