How far is Renton, WA from Fobes Hill, WA?

The driving distance from Renton, WA to Fobes Hill, WA is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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
36.25 mi
00h 53m
Flight
32.52 mi
52.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.52 mi
Kilometers
52.34 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.25 mi
Kilometers
58.34 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fobes Hill
Thu, Oct 15, 3:18 PM PDT
Return by in Renton
Thu, Oct 15, 4:12 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Renton
2026-10-15T14:24
Arrive Fobes Hill
Thu, Oct 15, 3:18 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:42 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
Kingsgate
WA

Census designated place

From Renton
18.1 mi
00h 26m
To Fobes Hill
18.1 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM PDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
70°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Renton and Fobes Hill.

  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

    3 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 522: Bothell, Woodinville

    1 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on WA 522 East: Woodinville

    1440 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 9 North: Snohomish, Arlington

    1428 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto State Route 9

    5.7 mi · 10 min · State Route 9

  17. 17

    Continue on State Route 9

    5.3 mi · 8 min · State Route 9

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Old Highway 2

    55 m · 3 sec · Old Highway 2

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Highway 2

    895 ft · 26 sec · Old Highway 2

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Bickford Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Bickford Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Fobes Avenue

    1270 ft · 35 sec · Fobes Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Fobes Road

    1415 ft · 42 sec · Fobes Road

  23. 23

    Turn right

    15 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 Fobes Hill.

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
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 405 North
18.1 mi · 50%
State Route 9
11 mi · 30%
WA 522 East
2.63 mi · 7%
WA 522
1.05 mi · 3%
Bickford Avenue
0.78 mi · 2%
North 3rd Street
0.63 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 405 North

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

15 mi · 00h 19m

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
32.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kingsgate
00h 26m from Renton
Leave By
4:42 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Renton and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Fobes Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Renton to Fobes Hill?

The road trip is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Kingsgate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Renton and 18.1 miles from Fobes Hill.

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

The direct path is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 4:42 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.96 one way or $13.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Renton and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Fobes Hill.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Renton and Fobes Hill. Straight-line distance: 32.52 mi (52.34 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 Fobes Hill

Situated in Snohomish County north of the city of Snohomish, this topographical feature and surrounding community rises to an elevation of approximately 203 feet.

Population0
Coordinates47.9489900, -122.1198500
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Renton (-122.21707, 47.48288)
End: Fobes Hill (-122.11985, 47.94899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.28 gal
4.84 L · about $6.96
Round trip
$13.91
2.56 gal · 9.68 L
Estimated CO2
11.4 kg one way
Round trip: 22.8 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.44 $6.96 $13.91
Mid-grade $5.72 $7.32 $14.64
Premium $5.98 $7.65 $15.30
Diesel $7.29 $9.33 $18.67

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Renton and Fobes Hill. The current time is 14:24:48.

Distance to Other Cities

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