How far is Darrington, WA from Renton, WA?
The driving distance from Darrington, WA to Renton, WA is about 86.5 miles (139.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.5 miles (97.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Snohomish County, Washington.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Darrington and Renton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Darrington and Renton.
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Start on Seeman Street
1855 ft · 56 sec · Seeman Street
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Continue on State Route 530 Northeast
3.7 mi · 5 min · State Route 530 Northeast
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Continue on Oso Slide Memorial Highway
23 mi · 33 min · Oso Slide Memorial Highway
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Continue on State Route 530 Northeast
1607 ft · 34 sec · State Route 530 Northeast
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Continue on Talcott Street
629 ft · 13 sec · Talcott Street
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Continue on East Burke Avenue
158 m · 23 sec · East Burke Avenue
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Turn left onto Manhattan Avenue
598 ft · 21 sec · Manhattan Avenue
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Turn right onto East Division Street
918 ft · 25 sec · East Division Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Division Street
18 m · 2 sec · East Division Street
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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 Darrington 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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Darrington and Chance Light Rain near Renton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Darrington to Renton?
The road trip is about 86.5 miles (139.2 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?
Marysville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.3 miles from Darrington and 44.1 miles from Renton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.5 miles (97.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 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 3:08 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.96 one way or $31.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Darrington and Chance Light Rain near Renton.
Stop Ideas Near Marysville
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 Marysville.
Everett Station
Stanwood station
Monroe, Washington
Monroe (Eastbound), WA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Darrington and Renton. Straight-line distance: 60.52 mi (97.4 km).
#1 Darrington
Town in Snohomish County, Washington, United States
| Population | 1,422 |
| Coordinates | 48.2553900, -121.6015100 |
| Altitude | 169 |
| 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: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $15.96 | $31.92 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $16.98 | $33.96 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $17.60 | $35.20 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $16.67 | $33.35 |
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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