Origin
University Place, WA
Night in University Place on Saturday
Local time
9:26 PM
PDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from University Place, 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
1h 7m
Distance
47.7 mi
77 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
University Place, WA
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Redmond, WA
Harrison Reilly
Trip Overview
Connecting University Place to Redmond, this 47.7-mile journey is a straightforward trek across the Pacific Coast region. With a travel time of approximately 1 hour and 7 minutes, it functions perfectly as a quick day trip rather than an overnight excursion. You can expect to spend about $10 on fuel for the trek, making it a very budget-friendly commute. By utilizing I-5, I-405, and WA-520, you will navigate through the heart of the region's major transit corridors. Because this route is entirely within Washington, you won’t have to worry about changing state regulations or major shifts in scenery. It is a highly practical drive for those looking to get from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 20.9 mi | 26m |
| I 405 | 13.8 mi | 17m |
| WA 520 | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| WA 16 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| South 19th Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| 27th Street West | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Bridgeport Way West | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Leary Way | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 20.9 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between University Place, WA and Redmond, WA.
1
Start on Grandview Drive West
146 ft
·
12 sec
·
Grandview Drive West
2
Turn left onto 27th Street West
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
27th Street West
3
Turn left onto Bridgeport Way West
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridgeport Way West
4
Turn right onto South 19th Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South 19th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on Columbia Avenue
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Columbia Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on South 19th Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
South 19th Street
Use the right lane.
7
Turn right onto South Orchard Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
South Orchard Street
Use the right lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward WA 16 East: Seattle, Portland
Use the left lane.
9
Merge onto WA 16
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
WA 16
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward I 5 North: Seattle
Use the slight left lane.
12
Merge onto I 5
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
I 5
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
21 mi
·
25 min
·
I 5
Use the slight right lane.
14
Take the exit
448 ft
·
10 sec
Exit 154A-B
Toward WA 518 West, I 405 North: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Bellevue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 154B
Toward I 405 North: Renton, Bellevue
Use the slight right lane.
16
Merge onto I 405
14 mi
·
17 min
·
I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 14
Toward WA 520: Seattle, Redmond
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork
453 ft
·
11 sec
Toward WA 520 East: 124th Avenue Northeast, Redmond
Use the slight right lane.
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward 124th Avenue Northeast
Use the slight left lane.
20
Merge onto WA 520
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
WA 520
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Toward West Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Turn left onto West Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
West Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast
Use the left / right lanes.
23
Turn right onto Leary Way
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Leary Way
Use the straight lane.
24
Turn right onto Redmond Way
315 ft
·
18 sec
·
Redmond Way
25
Turn left onto WA 202
30 ft
·
0 sec
·
164th Avenue Northeast
Use the left lane.
26
Arrive at destination
WA 202
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.8 miles from University Place, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 225 decision points cluster between mile 27 and 41.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
27 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward WA 518 West, I 405 North: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Bellevue
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 154A-B
Toward WA 518 West, I 405 North: Seattle-Tacoma...
9
27.1 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 405 North: Renton, Bellevue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 154B
Toward I 405 North: Renton, Bellevue
8
41.3 mi into trip
|
~56m in
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
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 14
Toward WA 520: Seattle, Redmond
8
41.8 mi into trip
|
~57m in
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
Use the slight right lane.
Toward WA 520 East: 124th Avenue Northeast, Red...
8
41.9 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Keep slight left at fork toward 124th Avenue Northeast
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward 124th Avenue Northeast
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.98 one way
$19.97 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $10.47 | $20.94 |
| premium | $5.77 | $10.83 | $21.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.53 | $21.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.01 | $2.29 |
| Efficient EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.68 | $3.05 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Night in Redmond on Saturday
Local time
9:26 PM
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
2 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
1h 7m 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 47.7-mile trip is a highway-focused drive, with 87% of your time spent on major arterial roads. You will settle into a rhythmic, interstate-heavy experience, highlighted by a 20.9-mile stretch on I-5 which serves as your longest uninterrupted segment. Expect a consistent pace as you transition between I-5, I-405, and WA-520, keeping your focus on heavy traffic flow rather than technical curves. While it lacks the winding character of rural backroads, the route offers a reliable, high-speed connection between these two Washington hubs. You will find that the road surface and driving conditions remain largely uniform throughout the duration of your trip.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.9 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and I 405. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 27 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 47.7 miles you will encounter 22 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 27 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 University Place, WA and Redmond, WA, road signs point toward Portland, Bellevue and 124Th Avenue Northeast.
Portland
2.8 mi in
|
~6m
Bellevue
27 mi in
|
~38m
124Th Avenue Northeast
41.9 mi in
|
~57m
About the Cities
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 1h 7m. Total distance: 47.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.9 miles on I 5. 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 27 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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