How far is Renton, WA from Nooksack, WA?
The driving distance from Renton, WA to Nooksack, WA is about 114.8 miles (184.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.9 miles (160.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Renton and Nooksack.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Renton and Nooksack.
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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
71.9 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 542 East: Sunset Drive, Mount Baker
1025 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto East Sunset Drive
2.3 mi · 5 min · East Sunset Drive
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Continue on Mount Baker Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Mount Baker Highway
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Turn left onto Everson Goshen Road
6.1 mi · 9 min · Everson Goshen Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Everson Goshen Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Everson Goshen Road
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Continue on Mead Avenue
2132 ft · 49 sec · Mead Avenue
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Continue on Mead Avenue
67 m · 5 sec · Mead Avenue
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Continue on Kale Street
1063 ft · 18 sec · Kale Street
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Continue on Everson Road
2407 ft · 41 sec · Everson Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on West Columbia Street
1749 ft · 34 sec · West Columbia Street
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Turn left onto Nooksack Road
2654 ft · 1 min · Nooksack Road
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Turn right onto East Madison Street
21 m · 3 sec · East Madison Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Madison Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Renton and Nooksack.
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
71.9 mi · 01h 25m
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.
Clear leaving Renton and Sunny near Nooksack.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Renton to Nooksack?
The road trip is about 114.8 miles (184.8 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
Lake Ketchum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.4 miles from Renton and 57.5 miles from Nooksack.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.9 miles (160.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 1:36 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.19 one way or $42.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Renton and Sunny near Nooksack.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Ketchum
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 Lake Ketchum.
Stanwood station
Skagit Transportation Center
Everett Station
Bellingham station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Renton and Nooksack. Straight-line distance: 99.94 mi (160.83 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 Nooksack
Small city in Washington
| Population | 1,659 |
| Coordinates | 48.9276200, -122.3215500 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nooksack (-122.32155, 48.92762)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 185 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 25m |
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 | $21.19 | $42.39 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $22.55 | $45.09 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $23.37 | $46.75 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $22.14 | $44.28 |
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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