How far is Renton, WA from Darrington, WA?
The driving distance from Renton, WA to Darrington, WA is about 85.2 miles (137.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.5 miles (97.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.
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
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Renton and Darrington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Renton and Darrington.
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Start on the route
19 m · 5 sec
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Turn left
22 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
30 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Rainier Avenue South
158 m · 13 sec · Rainier Avenue South
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Turn right onto Airport Way
2225 ft · 1 min · Airport Way
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Continue on Logan Avenue South
705 ft · 22 sec · Logan Avenue South
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Turn right onto North 3rd Street
1 km · 1 min · North 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Sunset Boulevard North
1012 ft · 36 sec · Sunset Boulevard North
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Keep slight right to continue on Sunset Boulevard North
814 ft · 23 sec · Sunset Boulevard North
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 405 North, WA 900 East
15 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight right
8.4 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British Columbia
2843 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
25.7 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 530 East: Arlington, Darrington
940 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 530 Northeast
2.3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 530 Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
15 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1650 ft · 27 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
27 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Division Street
29 m · 3 sec · West Division Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Division Street
599 ft · 18 sec · West Division Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Division Street
20 m · 2 sec · East Division Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Division Street
919 ft · 27 sec · East Division Street
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Turn left onto Manhattan Avenue
598 ft · 18 sec · Manhattan Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Burke Avenue
158 m · 18 sec · East Burke Avenue
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Continue on Talcott Street
629 ft · 13 sec · Talcott Street
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Continue on State Route 530 Northeast
1607 ft · 34 sec · 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
3.7 mi · 5 min · State Route 530 Northeast
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Continue on Seeman Street
1855 ft · 56 sec · Seeman Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Seeman Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Renton and Darrington.
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 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.
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 Renton and Chance Light Rain near Darrington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Renton to Darrington?
The road trip is about 85.2 miles (137.1 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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 42.6 miles from Renton and 42.6 miles from Darrington.
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 24.7 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 2:36 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.75 one way or $31.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Renton and Chance Light Rain near Darrington.
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.
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Stanwood station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Renton and Darrington. Straight-line distance: 60.52 mi (97.4 km).
#1 Renton
The second most populous city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 101,494 |
| Coordinates | 47.4828800, -122.2170700 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Darrington
Town in Snohomish County, Washington, United States
| Population | 1,422 |
| Coordinates | 48.2553900, -121.6015100 |
| Altitude | 169 |
| Country | United States |
End: Darrington (-121.60151, 48.25539)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 137 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $15.75 | $31.50 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $16.76 | $33.51 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $17.37 | $34.74 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $16.46 | $32.91 |
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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