How far is Lynnwood, WA from Renton, WA?

The driving distance from Lynnwood, WA to Renton, WA is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.18 mi
00h 33m
Flight
23.8 mi
38.3 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.8 mi
Kilometers
38.3 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.18 mi
Kilometers
45.35 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Renton
Sat, May 2, 1:51 AM PDT
Return by in Lynnwood
Sat, May 2, 2:24 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lynnwood
2026-05-02T01:17
Arrive Renton
Sat, May 2, 1:51 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:24 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lynnwood
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Seattle
WA

The eighteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Seattle metropolitan area.

From Lynnwood
14.1 mi
00h 16m
To Renton
14.1 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph N
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lynnwood and Renton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lynnwood and Renton.

  1. 1

    Start on Pacific Highway

    22 m · 4 sec · Pacific Highway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 196th Street Southwest

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 196th Street Southwest

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 44th Avenue West

    1851 ft · 50 sec · 44th Avenue West

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 South: Seattle

    1265 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    23 mi · 29 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 900 East

    1096 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Martin Luther King Junior Way South

    92 m · 5 sec · Martin Luther King Junior Way South

  8. 8

    Continue on Martin Luther King Junior Way South

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King Junior Way South

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto South 133rd Street

    2811 ft · 1 min · South 133rd Street

  10. 10

    Continue on South 132nd Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South 132nd Street

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Renton Avenue South

    1503 ft · 30 sec · Renton Avenue South

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Southwest Victoria Street

    1177 ft · 42 sec · Southwest Victoria Street

  13. 13

    Turn straight

    12 m · 3 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lynnwood and Renton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
23.2 mi · 82%
Martin Luther King Junior Way South
1.63 mi · 6%
196th Street Southwest
1.06 mi · 4%
South 132nd Street
0.66 mi · 2%
South 133rd Street
0.53 mi · 2%
44th Avenue West
0.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Merge slight left

23 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
23.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seattle
00h 16m from Lynnwood
Leave By
7:24 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lynnwood 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 Lynnwood to Renton?

The road trip is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Seattle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.1 miles from Lynnwood and 14.1 miles from Renton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.18 one way or $10.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lynnwood and Partly Sunny near Renton.

Stop Ideas Near Seattle

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Seattle and the surrounding midpoint area.
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 10.8 mi away

Tukwila Community Center

Tukwila , WA
12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168
Rating 4.5/5 633 reviews City park,Community center
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 13 mi away

Renton City Human Services

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Social services organization
Renton City Hall
Meeting point 13 mi away

Renton City Hall

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 2.1/5 14 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13 mi away

Renton Police Department

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 2.8/5 25 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Seattle.

RAIL

King Street Station

1 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

2 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

Tukwila station

17 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

Edmonds station

23 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lynnwood and Renton. Straight-line distance: 23.8 mi (38.3 km).

Lynnwood

#1 Lynnwood

City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States

Population39,042
Coordinates47.8209300, -122.3151300
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Renton

#2 Renton

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population101,494
Coordinates47.4828800, -122.2170700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Highway 99 (-122.315202, 47.820958)
End: (-122.217044, 47.482897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.99 gal
3.76 L · about $5.18
Round trip
$10.36
1.98 gal · 7.52 L
Estimated CO2
8.8 kg one way
Round trip: 17.6 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $5.18 $10.36
Mid-grade $5.57 $5.51 $11.02
Premium $5.77 $5.71 $11.43
Diesel $5.47 $5.41 $10.82

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Washington · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Lynnwood and Renton. The current time is 01:17:48.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.