How far is Renton, WA from Tulalip Bay, WA?

The driving distance from Renton, WA to Tulalip Bay, WA is about 50.4 miles (81.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.5 miles (62 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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
50.37 mi
01h 13m
Flight
38.55 mi
62.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.55 mi
Kilometers
62.04 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.37 mi
Kilometers
81.06 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tulalip Bay
Sun, Apr 19, 1:28 AM PDT
Return by in Renton
Sun, Apr 19, 2:42 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Renton
2026-04-19T00:15
Arrive Tulalip Bay
Sun, Apr 19, 1:28 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:02 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
North Creek
WA

Census-designated place in Warren County, New York

From Renton
25.2 mi
00h 36m
To Tulalip Bay
25.2 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph N
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Renton and Tulalip Bay.

  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

    16.1 mi · 20 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 528 East: Marysville

    1114 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 4th Street

    144 m · 11 sec · 4th Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Marine Drive Northeast

    1194 ft · 31 sec · Marine Drive Northeast

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Marine Drive Northeast

    43 m · 3 sec · Marine Drive Northeast

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Marine Drive Northeast

    4.4 mi · 9 min · Marine Drive Northeast

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 64th Street Northwest

    1925 ft · 53 sec · 64th Street Northwest

  21. 21

    Continue on Mission Avenue

    2171 ft · 2 min · Mission Avenue

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Mission Beach Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · Mission Beach Road

  23. 23

    Turn left

    131 m · 32 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 405 North
25.3 mi · 50%
I 5 North
16.7 mi · 33%
Marine Drive Northeast
4.7 mi · 9%
Mission Beach Road
0.85 mi · 2%
North 3rd Street
0.63 mi · 1%
Airport Way
0.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Merge slight left

16.1 mi · 00h 20m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
38.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Creek
00h 36m from Renton
Leave By
4:02 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Renton and Chance Light Rain near Tulalip Bay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Renton to Tulalip Bay?

The road trip is about 50.4 miles (81.1 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

North Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.2 miles from Renton and 25.2 miles from Tulalip Bay.

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

The direct path is about 38.5 miles (62 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 4:02 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.31 one way or $18.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Renton and Chance Light Rain near Tulalip Bay.

Stop Ideas Near North Creek

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

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

RAIL

Edmonds station

15 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.
BUS

Monroe (Eastbound), WA

16 mi away
19746 US Highway 2
BUS

Monroe, Washington

16 mi away
118 North Lewis St., Suite 112
RAIL

Everett Station

18 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Renton and Tulalip Bay. Straight-line distance: 38.55 mi (62.04 km).

Renton

#1 Renton

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population101,494
Coordinates47.4828800, -122.2170700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Tulalip Bay

#2 Tulalip Bay

Census designated place

Population1,609
Coordinates48.0373200, -122.3101400
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Start: Renton (-122.21707, 47.48288)
End: Tulalip Bay (-122.31014, 48.03732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.78 gal
6.73 L · about $9.31
Round trip
$18.63
3.56 gal · 13.46 L
Estimated CO2
15.8 kg one way
Round trip: 31.6 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $9.31 $18.63
Mid-grade $5.57 $9.91 $19.82
Premium $5.77 $10.27 $20.54
Diesel $5.47 $9.73 $19.46

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Renton and Tulalip Bay. The current time is 00:15:14.

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.