How far is Stanwood, WA from Renton, WA?

The driving distance from Stanwood, WA to Renton, WA is about 62.8 miles (101.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.9 miles (85.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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
62.85 mi
01h 09m
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
62.85 mi
Kilometers
101.14 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Renton
Thu, Apr 23, 8:20 AM PDT
Return by in Stanwood
Thu, Apr 23, 9:29 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stanwood
2026-04-23T07:11
Arrive Renton
Thu, Apr 23, 8:20 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:12 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stanwood
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
Mill Creek
WA

City in Snohomish County, Washington, USA

From Stanwood
31.4 mi
00h 34m
To Renton
31.4 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
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
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 102nd Avenue Northwest

    16 m · 8 sec · 102nd Avenue Northwest

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Route 532

    149 m · 8 sec · State Route 532

  3. 3

    Continue on 268th Street Northwest

    1.8 mi · 3 min · 268th Street Northwest

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 532

    4.1 mi · 6 min · State Route 532

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 South: Seattle

    1596 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    29.3 mi · 36 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton

    1.5 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    23.1 mi · 29 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 900 East: Park Avenue North, Sunset Boulevard Northeast

    1509 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Southport Drive

    1836 ft · 49 sec · North Southport Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Logan Avenue North

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Logan Avenue North

  13. 13

    Continue on Airport Way South

    2113 ft · 60 sec · Airport Way South

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Rainier Avenue South

    777 ft · 24 sec · Rainier Avenue South

  15. 15

    Turn left

    12 m · 3 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
29.6 mi · 47%
I 405 South
24.9 mi · 40%
State Route 532
4.18 mi · 7%
268th Street Northwest
1.78 mi · 3%
Logan Avenue North
1.11 mi · 2%
Airport Way South
0.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Merge slight left

29.3 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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
52.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mill Creek
00h 34m from Stanwood
Leave By
4:12 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Stanwood and Mostly Sunny near Renton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 62.8 miles (101.1 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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 31.4 miles from Stanwood and 31.4 miles from Renton.

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 9.9 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 4:12 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.62 one way or $23.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Stanwood and Renton. Straight-line distance: 52.88 mi (85.1 km).

Stanwood

#1 Stanwood

City in Washington

Population7,571
Coordinates48.2412100, -122.3707100
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Renton

#2 Renton

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population101,494
Coordinates47.4828800, -122.2170700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: 102nd Avenue Northwest (-122.370686, 48.241178)
End: (-122.217044, 47.482897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.22 gal
8.39 L · about $11.62
Round trip
$23.23
4.44 gal · 16.78 L
Estimated CO2
19.7 kg one way
Round trip: 39.5 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $11.62 $23.23
Mid-grade $5.57 $12.36 $24.72
Premium $5.77 $12.81 $25.62
Diesel $5.47 $12.14 $24.27

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 Stanwood and Renton. The current time is 07:11:17.

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.