How far is Renton, WA from Oak Harbor, WA?
The driving distance from Renton, WA to Oak Harbor, WA is about 77.9 miles (125.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.3 miles (95.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 13m.
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.
Waterfront city in Snohomish County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Renton and Oak Harbor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Renton and Oak Harbor.
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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
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
5.8 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit straight
812 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on Paine Field Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Paine Field Boulevard
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Turn left onto 84th Street Southwest
2170 ft · 45 sec · 84th Street Southwest
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Turn right onto Mukilteo Speedway
1.9 mi · 5 min · Mukilteo Speedway
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Turn right
759 ft · 15 sec
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Turn slight left
1439 ft · 2 min
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Continue on Mukilteo-Clinton Ferry
3 mi · 20 min · Mukilteo-Clinton Ferry
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Continue on Ferry Dock
708 ft · 40 sec · Ferry Dock
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Continue on State Route 525
22 mi · 32 min · State Route 525
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Continue on State Route 20
15 mi · 23 min · State Route 20
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Continue on Southeast Pioneer Way
1.1 km · 2 min · Southeast Pioneer Way
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Turn left onto Southeast Midway Boulevard
1368 ft · 40 sec · Southeast Midway Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southeast Midway Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Renton and Oak Harbor.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Route 525
Continue on State Route 525
22 mi · 00h 33m
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 Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy near Oak Harbor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Renton to Oak Harbor?
The road trip is about 77.9 miles (125.3 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?
Mukilteo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.9 miles from Renton and 39 miles from Oak Harbor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.3 miles (95.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 2:04 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.39 one way or $28.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Renton and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy near Oak Harbor.
Stop Ideas Near Mukilteo
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 Mukilteo.
Everett Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Renton and Oak Harbor. Straight-line distance: 59.37 mi (95.54 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 Oak Harbor
City in Washington
| Population | 23,643 |
| Coordinates | 48.2931600, -122.6432200 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oak Harbor (-122.64322, 48.29316)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 125 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $14.39 | $28.78 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $15.31 | $30.62 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $15.87 | $31.74 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $15.03 | $30.07 |
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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