How far is Renton, WA from Lake Stevens, WA?

The driving distance from Renton, WA to Lake Stevens, WA is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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
41.51 mi
01h 04m
Flight
37.46 mi
60.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.46 mi
Kilometers
60.28 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.51 mi
Kilometers
66.81 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Stevens
Fri, May 22, 1:03 PM PDT
Return by in Renton
Fri, May 22, 2:08 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Renton
2026-05-22T11:58
Arrive Lake Stevens
Fri, May 22, 1:03 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:20 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
Woodinville
WA

City in King County, Washington, United States

From Renton
20.8 mi
00h 32m
To Lake Stevens
20.8 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Renton and Lake Stevens.

  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 2 toward State Route 9

    25 m · 2 sec · State Route 9

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 9

    2.8 mi · 4 min · State Route 9

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Lake Stevens Road

    12 m · 1 sec · South Lake Stevens Road

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto South Lake Stevens Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Lake Stevens Road

  22. 22

    Continue on South Lake Stevens Road

    1.4 mi · 4 min · South Lake Stevens Road

  23. 23

    Continue on East Lakeshore Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Lakeshore Drive

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1206 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 405 North
18.1 mi · 44%
State Route 9
13.9 mi · 33%
South Lake Stevens Road
2.93 mi · 7%
WA 522 East
2.63 mi · 6%
WA 522
1.05 mi · 3%
East Lakeshore Drive
0.77 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
01h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
37.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodinville
00h 32m from Renton
Leave By
4:20 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Renton and Sunny near Lake Stevens.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Renton to Lake Stevens?

The road trip is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Woodinville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Renton and 20.8 miles from Lake Stevens.

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

The direct path is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 4:20 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.69 one way or $15.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Renton and Sunny near Lake Stevens.

Stop Ideas Near Woodinville

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

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

RAIL

Edmonds station

18 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.
BUS

Monroe (Eastbound), WA

19 mi away
19746 US Highway 2
BUS

Monroe, Washington

19 mi away
118 North Lewis St., Suite 112
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

21 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Renton and Lake Stevens. Straight-line distance: 37.46 mi (60.28 km).

Renton

#1 Renton

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population101,494
Coordinates47.4828800, -122.2170700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Lake Stevens

#2 Lake Stevens

City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States

Population34,794
Coordinates48.0151000, -122.0637400
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Start: Renton (-122.21707, 47.48288)
End: Lake Stevens (-122.06374, 48.0151)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.47 gal
5.55 L · about $7.69
Round trip
$15.39
2.94 gal · 11.1 L
Estimated CO2
13.1 kg one way
Round trip: 26.1 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $7.69 $15.39
Mid-grade $5.57 $8.18 $16.37
Premium $5.77 $8.48 $16.97
Diesel $5.47 $8.04 $16.07

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 · May 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Renton and Lake Stevens. The current time is 11:58:39.

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.