How far is Sumas, WA from Renton, WA?
The driving distance from Sumas, WA to Renton, WA is about 121.2 miles (195 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.8 miles (168.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sumas and Renton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sumas and Renton.
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Start on Cherry Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Cherry Street
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Continue on Easterbrook Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Easterbrook Road
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Continue on East Badger Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · East Badger Road
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Turn left onto Nooksack Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · Nooksack Road
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Turn right onto West Columbia Street
1749 ft · 29 sec · West Columbia Street
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Continue on East Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Everson Road
2407 ft · 41 sec · Everson Road
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Turn straight onto Kale Street
1063 ft · 18 sec · Kale Street
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Turn straight onto Mead Avenue
2351 ft · 54 sec · Mead Avenue
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Continue on Everson Goshen Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Everson Goshen Road
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Continue on Everson Goshen Road
6.1 mi · 9 min · Everson Goshen Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Mount Baker Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Mount Baker Highway
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Continue on East Sunset Drive
2.4 mi · 5 min · East Sunset Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 South
781 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
71.7 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right
23.1 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 900 East: Park Avenue North, Sunset Boulevard Northeast
1509 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto North Southport Drive
1836 ft · 49 sec · North Southport Drive
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Continue on Logan Avenue North
1.1 mi · 3 min · Logan Avenue North
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Continue on Airport Way South
2113 ft · 60 sec · Airport Way South
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Turn left onto Rainier Avenue South
777 ft · 24 sec · Rainier Avenue South
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Turn left
12 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sumas and Renton.
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 5 South
Merge slight left
71.7 mi · 01h 24m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Sumas and Light Rain Likely near Renton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sumas to Renton?
The road trip is about 121.2 miles (195 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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 60.6 miles from Sumas and 60.6 miles from Renton.
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 16.4 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 2:00 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.40 one way or $44.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Sumas and Light Rain Likely near Renton.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Ketchum
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Ketchum.
Stanwood station
Skagit Transportation Center
Everett Station
Bellingham station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sumas and Renton. Straight-line distance: 104.86 mi (168.75 km).
#1 Sumas
Small city in Washington
| Population | 1,629 |
| Coordinates | 49.0001200, -122.2648800 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Renton
The second most populous city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 101,494 |
| Coordinates | 47.4828800, -122.2170700 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-122.217044, 47.482897)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 195 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $5.23 | $22.40 | $44.79 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $23.83 | $47.65 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $24.70 | $49.40 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $23.40 | $46.80 |
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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