How far is Renton, WA from Stanwood, WA?

The driving distance from Renton, WA to Stanwood, WA is about 63.5 miles (102.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.9 miles (85.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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
63.52 mi
01h 23m
Flight
52.88 mi
85.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.88 mi
Kilometers
85.1 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.52 mi
Kilometers
102.22 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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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 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stanwood
Thu, Apr 23, 9:58 AM PDT
Return by in Renton
Thu, Apr 23, 11:21 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Renton
2026-04-23T08:35
Arrive Stanwood
Thu, Apr 23, 9:58 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:44 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mill Creek
WA

City in Snohomish County, Washington, USA

From Renton
31.8 mi
00h 41m
To Stanwood
31.8 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph WNW
Destination
Stanwood Weather
WA
Live fallback forecast
63°F
Thursday
Using Smokey Point as the closest live forecast in the Snohomish County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Renton and Stanwood.

  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

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British Columbia

    2843 ft · 49 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    29.6 mi · 36 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 532 West: Stanwood, Camano Island

    1249 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Stanwood Bryant Road

    1015 ft · 23 sec · Stanwood Bryant Road

  17. 17

    Continue on State Route 532

    4 mi · 6 min · State Route 532

  18. 18

    Continue on 268th Street Northwest

    1.8 mi · 3 min · 268th Street Northwest

  19. 19

    Continue on State Route 532

    149 m · 12 sec · State Route 532

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 102nd Avenue Northwest

    16 m · 1 sec · 102nd Avenue Northwest

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 102nd Avenue Northwest

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
30.2 mi · 47%
I 405 North
25.3 mi · 40%
State Route 532
4.13 mi · 7%
268th Street Northwest
1.78 mi · 3%
North 3rd Street
0.63 mi · 1%
Airport Way
0.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Merge slight left

29.6 mi · 00h 36m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
52.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mill Creek
00h 41m from Renton
Leave By
3:44 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Renton and Mostly Sunny near Stanwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Renton to Stanwood?

The road trip is about 63.5 miles (102.2 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Mill Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.8 miles from Renton and 31.8 miles from Stanwood.

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

The direct path is about 52.9 miles (85.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 3:44 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.72 one way or $23.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Renton and Mostly Sunny near Stanwood.

Stop Ideas Near Mill Creek

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

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

RAIL

Everett Station

13 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.
RAIL

Edmonds station

14 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.
BUS

Monroe, Washington

18 mi away
118 North Lewis St., Suite 112
BUS

Monroe (Eastbound), WA

18 mi away
19746 US Highway 2

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Renton and Stanwood. Straight-line distance: 52.88 mi (85.1 km).

Renton

#1 Renton

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population101,494
Coordinates47.4828800, -122.2170700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Stanwood

#2 Stanwood

City in Washington

Population7,571
Coordinates48.2412100, -122.3707100
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Renton (-122.21707, 47.48288)
End: Stanwood (-122.37071, 48.24121)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.24 gal
8.48 L · about $11.72
Round trip
$23.44
4.48 gal · 16.96 L
Estimated CO2
19.9 kg one way
Round trip: 39.8 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $11.72 $23.44
Mid-grade $5.57 $12.47 $24.94
Premium $5.77 $12.93 $25.85
Diesel $5.47 $12.25 $24.49

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Renton and Stanwood. The current time is 08:35:19.

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.