How far is Arlington, WA from Renton, WA?
The driving distance from Arlington, WA to Renton, WA is about 57 miles (91.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.6 miles (79.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Renton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Renton.
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Start on the route
21 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto East Division Street
595 ft · 18 sec · East Division Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Division Street
24 m · 2 sec · West Division Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Division Street
105 m · 11 sec · West Division Street
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
13 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1661 ft · 27 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
18 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Take the ramp left toward I 5 South: Seattle
1159 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
25.4 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right
23.1 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 900 East: Park Avenue North, Sunset Boulevard Northeast
1509 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto North Southport Drive
1836 ft · 49 sec · North Southport Drive
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Continue on Logan Avenue North
1.1 mi · 3 min · Logan Avenue North
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Continue on Airport Way South
2113 ft · 60 sec · Airport Way South
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Turn left onto Rainier Avenue South
777 ft · 24 sec · Rainier Avenue South
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Turn left
12 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Renton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 5 South
Merge slight left
25.4 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Arlington and Partly Sunny near Renton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Renton?
The road trip is about 57 miles (91.7 km) and usually takes 01h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Martha Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.5 miles from Arlington and 28.5 miles from Renton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.6 miles (79.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.52 one way or $21.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Arlington and Partly Sunny near Renton.
Stop Ideas Near Martha Lake
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Martha Lake.
Edmonds station
Everett Station
Monroe, Washington
Monroe (Eastbound), WA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Renton. Straight-line distance: 49.64 mi (79.89 km).
#1 Arlington
City in northern Snohomish County, Washington, United States
| Population | 21,068 |
| Coordinates | 48.1987100, -122.1251400 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Renton
The second most populous city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 101,494 |
| Coordinates | 47.4828800, -122.2170700 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-122.217044, 47.482897)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 92 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.23 | $10.52 | $21.04 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $11.19 | $22.38 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $11.60 | $23.20 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $10.99 | $21.98 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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