How far is West Lake Stevens, WA from Renton, WA?

The driving distance from West Lake Stevens, WA to Renton, WA is about 38.5 miles (62 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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
38.54 mi
00h 53m
Flight
35.68 mi
57.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.68 mi
Kilometers
57.42 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.54 mi
Kilometers
62.02 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Renton
Fri, May 22, 12:07 PM PDT
Return by in West Lake Stevens
Fri, May 22, 1:01 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Lake Stevens
2026-05-22T11:14
Arrive Renton
Fri, May 22, 12:07 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Lake Stevens
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
Kingsgate
WA

Census designated place

From West Lake Stevens
19.3 mi
00h 26m
To Renton
19.3 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination
77°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between West Lake Stevens and Renton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Lake Stevens and Renton.

  1. 1

    Start on 96th Drive Southeast

    9 m · 7 sec · 96th Drive Southeast

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 3rd Street Southeast

    584 ft · 28 sec · 3rd Street Southeast

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 4th Street Southeast

    121 m · 24 sec · 4th Street Southeast

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 9

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Route 9

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 9

    34 m · 2 sec · State Route 9

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 9

    2.8 mi · 4 min · State Route 9

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 9

    37 m · 2 sec · State Route 9

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 9

    5.2 mi · 8 min · State Route 9

  9. 9

    Continue on State Route 9

    5.6 mi · 10 min · State Route 9

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward WA 522 West: Seattle

    1595 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto State Route 522

    2.3 mi · 3 min · State Route 522

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Bellevue

    1.3 km · 59 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight left

    17.7 mi · 22 min

  14. 14

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

    1509 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Southport Drive

    1836 ft · 49 sec · North Southport Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on Logan Avenue North

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Logan Avenue North

  17. 17

    Continue on Airport Way South

    2113 ft · 60 sec · Airport Way South

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Rainier Avenue South

    777 ft · 24 sec · Rainier Avenue South

  19. 19

    Turn left

    12 m · 3 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Lake Stevens and Renton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 9
15 mi · 39%
State Route 522
2.29 mi · 6%
Logan Avenue North
1.11 mi · 3%
I 405 South
0.78 mi · 2%
Airport Way South
0.4 mi · 1%
North Southport Drive
0.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn slight left

17.7 mi · 00h 22m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
35.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kingsgate
00h 26m from West Lake Stevens
Leave By
4:42 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Lake Stevens and Sunny near Renton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Lake Stevens to Renton?

The road trip is about 38.5 miles (62 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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 19.3 miles from West Lake Stevens and 19.3 miles from Renton.

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

The direct path is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 4:42 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.12 one way or $14.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Lake Stevens and Sunny near Renton.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Lake Stevens and Renton. Straight-line distance: 35.68 mi (57.42 km).

West Lake Stevens

#1 West Lake Stevens

City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States of America

Population21,047
Coordinates47.9934300, -122.1018000
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Renton

#2 Renton

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population101,494
Coordinates47.4828800, -122.2170700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: 96th Drive Southeast (-122.101758, 47.99343)
End: (-122.217044, 47.482897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.36 gal
5.15 L · about $7.12
Round trip
$14.23
2.72 gal · 10.3 L
Estimated CO2
12.1 kg one way
Round trip: 24.2 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $7.12 $14.23
Mid-grade $5.57 $7.57 $15.14
Premium $5.77 $7.85 $15.70
Diesel $5.47 $7.44 $14.87

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between West Lake Stevens and Renton. The current time is 11:14:15.

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.