How far is Renton, WA from Arlington Heights, WA?

The driving distance from Renton, WA to Arlington Heights, WA is about 63.4 miles (102 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.2 miles (80.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
63.37 mi
01h 26m
Flight
50.21 mi
80.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.21 mi
Kilometers
80.8 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.37 mi
Kilometers
101.98 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington Heights
Wed, Apr 15, 6:16 AM PDT
Return by in Renton
Wed, Apr 15, 7:43 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Renton
2026-04-15T04:49
Arrive Arlington Heights
Wed, Apr 15, 6:16 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:36 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Renton
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
Mill Creek
WA

City in Snohomish County, Washington, USA

From Renton
31.7 mi
00h 43m
To Arlington Heights
31.7 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 mph SW
Destination
53°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Renton and Arlington Heights.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    22 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    30 m · 9 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Rainier Avenue South

    158 m · 13 sec · Rainier Avenue South

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Airport Way

    2225 ft · 1 min · Airport Way

  6. 6

    Continue on Logan Avenue South

    705 ft · 22 sec · Logan Avenue South

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North 3rd Street

    1 km · 1 min · North 3rd Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Sunset Boulevard North

    1012 ft · 36 sec · Sunset Boulevard North

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Sunset Boulevard North

    814 ft · 23 sec · Sunset Boulevard North

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 405 North, WA 900 East

    15 mi · 19 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British Columbia

    2843 ft · 49 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    25.7 mi · 32 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 530 East: Arlington, Darrington

    940 ft · 26 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto State Highway 530 Northeast

    2.3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 530 Northeast

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    15 m · 1 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout

    1650 ft · 27 sec

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    27 m · 2 sec

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Division Street

    29 m · 3 sec · West Division Street

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto West Division Street

    599 ft · 18 sec · West Division Street

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Division Street

    20 m · 2 sec · East Division Street

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto East Division Street

    919 ft · 27 sec · East Division Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Manhattan Avenue

    598 ft · 18 sec · Manhattan Avenue

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Burke Avenue

    158 m · 18 sec · East Burke Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on Talcott Street

    629 ft · 13 sec · Talcott Street

  28. 28

    Continue on State Route 530 Northeast

    1607 ft · 34 sec · State Route 530 Northeast

  29. 29

    Continue on Oso Slide Memorial Highway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Oso Slide Memorial Highway

  30. 30

    Turn right onto 115th Avenue Northeast

    2 mi · 4 min · 115th Avenue Northeast

  31. 31

    Turn left onto 228th Street Northeast

    3144 ft · 1 min · 228th Street Northeast

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 228th Street Northeast

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
32 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
1 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
26.2 mi · 41%
I 405 North
25.3 mi · 40%
State Highway 530 Northeast
3.83 mi · 6%
Oso Slide Memorial Highway
2.55 mi · 4%
115th Avenue Northeast
2.04 mi · 3%
North 3rd Street
0.63 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Merge slight left

25.7 mi · 00h 32m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
50.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mill Creek
00h 43m from Renton
Leave By
3:36 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Renton and Light Rain Likely near Arlington Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Renton to Arlington Heights?

The road trip is about 63.4 miles (102 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Mill Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.7 miles from Renton and 31.7 miles from Arlington Heights.

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

The direct path is about 50.2 miles (80.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 3:36 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.67 one way or $23.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Renton and Light Rain Likely near Arlington Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Mill Creek

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mill Creek, 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 Mill Creek.

RAIL

Everett Station

13 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.
RAIL

Edmonds station

14 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.
BUS

Monroe, Washington

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

Monroe (Eastbound), WA

18 mi away
19746 US Highway 2

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Renton and Arlington Heights. Straight-line distance: 50.21 mi (80.8 km).

Renton

#1 Renton

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population101,494
Coordinates47.4828800, -122.2170700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
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#2 Arlington Heights

Arlington Heights is a place in Washington, United States.

Population0
Coordinates48.2020500, -122.0620800
Altitude94
CountryUnited States
Start: Renton (-122.21707, 47.48288)
End: Arlington Heights (-122.06208, 48.20205)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.23 gal
8.46 L · about $11.67
Round trip
$23.34
4.46 gal · 16.92 L
Estimated CO2
19.8 kg one way
Round trip: 39.6 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $11.67 $23.34
Mid-grade $5.57 $12.41 $24.83
Premium $5.77 $12.87 $25.74
Diesel $5.47 $12.19 $24.38

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Renton and Arlington Heights. The current time is 04:49:13.

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.