How far is Oak Harbor, WA from Renton, WA?

The driving distance from Oak Harbor, WA to Renton, WA is about 101.5 miles (163.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.3 miles (95.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
101.53 mi
01h 54m
Flight
59.37 mi
95.54 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.37 mi
Kilometers
95.54 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.53 mi
Kilometers
163.4 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Renton
Sun, Apr 19, 3:53 AM PDT
Return by in Oak Harbor
Sun, Apr 19, 5:47 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oak Harbor
2026-04-19T01:58
Arrive Renton
Sun, Apr 19, 3:53 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:40 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oak Harbor
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Mukilteo
WA

Waterfront city in Snohomish County, Washington, United States

From Oak Harbor
38.6 mi
00h 57m
To Renton
62.9 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph N
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oak Harbor and Renton.

  1. 1

    Start on Southeast Midway Boulevard

    157 m · 16 sec · Southeast Midway Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Southeast 8th Avenue

    739 ft · 26 sec · Southeast 8th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Southeast Ireland Street

    90 m · 8 sec · Southeast Ireland Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Southeast Barrington Drive

    2934 ft · 1 min · Southeast Barrington Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto State Route 20

    156 m · 17 sec · State Route 20

  6. 6

    Turn right

    15 mi · 23 min

  7. 7

    Continue on State Route 525

    22 mi · 33 min · State Route 525

  8. 8

    Continue on 2

    125 m · 9 sec · 2

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Ferry Dock

    61 m · 11 sec · Ferry Dock

  10. 10

    Continue on Mukilteo-Clinton Ferry

    3 mi · 20 min · Mukilteo-Clinton Ferry

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2190 ft · 2 min

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mukilteo Speedway

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Mukilteo Speedway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 84th Street Southwest

    2113 ft · 44 sec · 84th Street Southwest

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Paine Field Boulevard

    1.3 km · 58 sec · Paine Field Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Mukilteo Speedway

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Mukilteo Speedway

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    23.1 mi · 29 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 900 East: Park Avenue North, Sunset Boulevard Northeast

    1509 ft · 37 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Southport Drive

    1836 ft · 49 sec · North Southport Drive

  20. 20

    Continue on Logan Avenue North

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Logan Avenue North

  21. 21

    Continue on Airport Way South

    2113 ft · 60 sec · Airport Way South

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Rainier Avenue South

    777 ft · 24 sec · Rainier Avenue South

  23. 23

    Turn left

    12 m · 3 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
24 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mukilteo Speedway
32.2 mi · 32%
State Route 525
22 mi · 22%
Mukilteo-Clinton Ferry
3.39 mi · 3%
Logan Avenue North
1.11 mi · 1%
Paine Field Boulevard
0.82 mi · 1%
Southeast Barrington Drive
0.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Mukilteo Speedway

Keep slight right

23.1 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.2 mi
59.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mukilteo
00h 57m from Oak Harbor
Leave By
2:40 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy leaving Oak Harbor 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 Oak Harbor to Renton?

The road trip is about 101.5 miles (163.4 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Mukilteo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.6 miles from Oak Harbor and 62.9 miles from Renton.

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

The direct path is about 59.3 miles (95.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.2 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 2:40 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.73 one way or $37.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy around Oak Harbor and Chance Light Rain near Renton.

Stop Ideas Near Mukilteo

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mukilteo, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Everett Station

8 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.
RAIL

Edmonds station

16 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.
BUS

Monroe, Washington

27 mi away
118 North Lewis St., Suite 112
BUS

Monroe (Eastbound), WA

27 mi away
19746 US Highway 2

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oak Harbor and Renton. Straight-line distance: 59.37 mi (95.54 km).

Oak Harbor

#1 Oak Harbor

City in Washington

Population23,643
Coordinates48.2931600, -122.6432200
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Renton

#2 Renton

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population101,494
Coordinates47.4828800, -122.2170700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Southeast Midway Boulevard (-122.643298, 48.29316)
End: (-122.217044, 47.482897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.58 gal
13.56 L · about $18.73
Round trip
$37.47
7.16 gal · 27.12 L
Estimated CO2
31.8 kg one way
Round trip: 63.6 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $18.73 $37.47
Mid-grade $5.57 $19.93 $39.86
Premium $5.77 $20.66 $41.32
Diesel $5.47 $19.57 $39.14

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Oak Harbor and Renton. The current time is 01:58:38.

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.