How far is Renton, WA from Arlington, WA?

The driving distance from Renton, WA to Arlington, WA is about 57.4 miles (92.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.6 miles (79.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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
57.38 mi
01h 15m
Flight
49.64 mi
79.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.64 mi
Kilometers
79.89 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.38 mi
Kilometers
92.34 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Sun, Apr 12, 11:53 PM PDT
Return by in Renton
Mon, Apr 13, 1:09 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Renton
2026-04-12T22:38
Arrive Arlington
Sun, Apr 12, 11:53 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:58 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
Martha Lake
WA

Census designated place

From Renton
28.6 mi
00h 37m
To Arlington
28.7 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
55°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 toward the route

    38 m · 4 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
1 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
26.2 mi · 46%
I 405 North
25.3 mi · 44%
State Highway 530 Northeast
3.83 mi · 7%
North 3rd Street
0.63 mi · 1%
Airport Way
0.42 mi · 1%
Sunset Boulevard North
0.35 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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
49.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Martha Lake
00h 37m from Renton
Leave By
3:58 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Renton and Chance Light Rain near Arlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57.4 miles (92.3 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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 28.6 miles from Renton and 28.7 miles from Arlington.

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 7.8 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 3:58 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.57 one way or $21.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Martha Lake

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Martha Lake, 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 Martha Lake.

RAIL

Edmonds station

12 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Everett Station

14 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.
BUS

Monroe, Washington

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

Monroe (Eastbound), WA

20 mi away
19746 US Highway 2

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Renton and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 49.64 mi (79.89 km).

Renton

#1 Renton

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

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

#2 Arlington

City in northern Snohomish County, Washington, United States

Population21,068
Coordinates48.1987100, -122.1251400
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: Renton (-122.21707, 47.48288)
End: Arlington (-122.12514, 48.19871)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.02 gal
7.66 L · about $10.57
Round trip
$21.14
4.04 gal · 15.32 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 35.9 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $10.57 $21.14
Mid-grade $5.57 $11.25 $22.49
Premium $5.77 $11.66 $23.31
Diesel $5.47 $11.04 $22.09

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Renton and Arlington. The current time is 22:38:17.

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.