How far is Tulalip, WA from Renton, WA?

The driving distance from Tulalip, WA to Renton, WA is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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
51.49 mi
00h 59m
Flight
40.61 mi
65.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.61 mi
Kilometers
65.35 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.49 mi
Kilometers
82.87 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Renton
Thu, May 7, 9:13 AM PDT
Return by in Tulalip
Thu, May 7, 10:12 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tulalip
2026-05-07T08:14
Arrive Renton
Thu, May 7, 9:13 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tulalip
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Alderwood Manor
WA

Census designated place

From Tulalip
24.9 mi
00h 29m
To Renton
26.7 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Tulalip Weather
WA
Live fallback forecast
63°F
Thursday
Using Tulalip Bay as the closest live forecast in the Snohomish County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SSE
Destination
69°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Marine Drive

    6.2 mi · 12 min · Marine Drive

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Marine Drive Northeast

    42 m · 3 sec · Marine Drive Northeast

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Marine Drive Northeast

    1185 ft · 34 sec · Marine Drive Northeast

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 5 South: Seattle

    1126 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    15.8 mi · 20 min

  6. 6

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

    1.5 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    23.1 mi · 29 min

  9. 9

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

    1509 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Southport Drive

    1836 ft · 49 sec · North Southport Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Logan Avenue North

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Logan Avenue North

  12. 12

    Continue on Airport Way South

    2113 ft · 60 sec · Airport Way South

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Rainier Avenue South

    777 ft · 24 sec · Rainier Avenue South

  14. 14

    Turn left

    12 m · 3 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tulalip 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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 405 South
24.9 mi · 48%
I 5 South
16 mi · 31%
Marine Drive
6.24 mi · 12%
Logan Avenue North
1.11 mi · 2%
Airport Way South
0.4 mi · 1%
North Southport Drive
0.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 405 South

Keep slight right

23.1 mi · 00h 29m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
40.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alderwood Manor
00h 29m from Tulalip
Leave By
4:32 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Tulalip 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 Tulalip to Renton?

The road trip is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Alderwood Manor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.9 miles from Tulalip and 26.7 miles from Renton.

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

The direct path is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 4:32 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.52 one way or $19.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Alderwood Manor

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Alderwood Manor, 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 Alderwood Manor.

RAIL

Edmonds station

8 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Everett Station

18 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.
BUS

Monroe, Washington

24 mi away
118 North Lewis St., Suite 112
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

24 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tulalip and Renton. Straight-line distance: 40.61 mi (65.35 km).

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#1 Tulalip

Situated in Snohomish County bordering Possession Sound, this community lies approximately 98 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates48.0684300, -122.2918100
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Renton

#2 Renton

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population101,494
Coordinates47.4828800, -122.2170700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Marine Drive (-122.291822, 48.068395)
End: (-122.217044, 47.482897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.82 gal
6.88 L · about $9.52
Round trip
$19.05
3.64 gal · 13.76 L
Estimated CO2
16.2 kg one way
Round trip: 32.3 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $9.52 $19.05
Mid-grade $5.57 $10.13 $20.26
Premium $5.77 $10.50 $21.01
Diesel $5.47 $9.95 $19.90

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 · May 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Tulalip and Renton. The current time is 08:14:01.

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.