How far is Renton, WA from Three Lakes, WA?
The driving distance from Renton, WA to Three Lakes, WA is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.
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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Renton and Three Lakes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Renton and Three Lakes.
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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
3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 522: Bothell, Woodinville
1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on WA 522 East: Woodinville
1440 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 9 North: Snohomish, Arlington
1428 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto State Route 9
5.7 mi · 10 min · State Route 9
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Continue on State Route 9
3.8 mi · 5 min · State Route 9
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Turn slight right onto Snohomish
596 ft · 22 sec
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Turn right onto 2nd Street
1.5 km · 3 min · 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Maple Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Maple Avenue
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Continue on Machias Road
2361 ft · 49 sec · Machias Road
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Turn right onto Three Lakes Road
3 mi · 7 min · Three Lakes Road
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Turn left onto 163rd Avenue Southeast
1.1 km · 3 min · 163rd Avenue Southeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 163rd Avenue Southeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Renton and Three Lakes.
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 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.
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.
Sunny leaving Renton and Mostly Sunny near Three Lakes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Renton to Three Lakes?
The road trip is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Kingsgate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Renton and 19.8 miles from Three Lakes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 4:22 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.61 one way or $15.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Renton and Mostly Sunny near Three Lakes.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Renton and Three Lakes. Straight-line distance: 33.32 mi (53.62 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 Three Lakes
Situated within Snohomish County at an elevation of approximately 486 feet, this unincorporated community lies along the western foothills of the Cascade Range.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.9448200, -122.0115200 |
| Altitude | 148 |
| Country | United States |
End: Three Lakes (-122.01152, 47.94482)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.44 | $7.61 | $15.22 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $8.01 | $16.01 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $8.37 | $16.74 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $10.21 | $20.42 |
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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