How far is Renton, WA from Sumas, WA?

The driving distance from Renton, WA to Sumas, WA is about 121.6 miles (195.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.8 miles (168.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
121.63 mi
02h 38m
Flight
104.86 mi
168.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.86 mi
Kilometers
168.75 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.63 mi
Kilometers
195.74 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sumas
Thu, Apr 23, 2:13 AM PDT
Return by in Renton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:51 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Renton
2026-04-22T23:34
Arrive Sumas
Thu, Apr 23, 2:13 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:12 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
Lake Ketchum
WA

Census designated place

From Renton
60.8 mi
01h 19m
To Sumas
60.8 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    71.9 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 542 East: Sunset Drive, Mount Baker

    1025 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Sunset Drive

    2.3 mi · 5 min · East Sunset Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on Mount Baker Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Mount Baker Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Everson Goshen Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Everson Goshen Road

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Everson Goshen Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Everson Goshen Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Mead Avenue

    2132 ft · 49 sec · Mead Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Mead Avenue

    67 m · 5 sec · Mead Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Kale Street

    1063 ft · 18 sec · Kale Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Everson Road

    2407 ft · 41 sec · Everson Road

  24. 24

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on West Columbia Street

    1749 ft · 34 sec · West Columbia Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Nooksack Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Nooksack Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East Badger Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Badger Road

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Easterbrook Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Easterbrook Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Cherry Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Cherry Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cherry Street

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
72.4 mi · 60%
I 405 North
25.3 mi · 21%
Everson Goshen Road
7.8 mi · 6%
Nooksack Road
3.26 mi · 3%
Mount Baker Highway
2.43 mi · 2%
East Sunset Drive
2.31 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.8 mi
104.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Ketchum
01h 19m from Renton
Leave By
1:12 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Renton and Chance Light Rain near Sumas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 121.6 miles (195.7 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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 60.8 miles from Renton and 60.8 miles from Sumas.

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

The direct path is about 104.8 miles (168.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 1:12 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.45 one way or $44.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Renton and Chance Light Rain near Sumas.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Ketchum

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

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

RAIL

Stanwood station

5 mi away
27111 Florence Way
RAIL

Skagit Transportation Center

17 mi away
105 East Kincaid St.
RAIL

Everett Station

35 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.
RAIL

Bellingham station

50 mi away
401 Harris Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Renton and Sumas. Straight-line distance: 104.86 mi (168.75 km).

Renton

#1 Renton

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

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

#2 Sumas

Small city in Washington

Population1,629
Coordinates49.0001200, -122.2648800
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Renton (-122.21707, 47.48288)
End: Sumas (-122.26488, 49.00012)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.29 gal
16.25 L · about $22.45
Round trip
$44.90
8.58 gal · 32.5 L
Estimated CO2
38.1 kg one way
Round trip: 76.3 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $22.45 $44.90
Mid-grade $5.57 $23.88 $47.76
Premium $5.77 $24.76 $49.52
Diesel $5.47 $23.45 $46.91

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 Sumas. The current time is 23:34:16.

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.