If you are planning to travel between Fairwood and Renton, WA, prepare for a 286.2-mile journey that spans approximately 4 hours and 44 minutes. This drive functions perfectly as a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about booking overnight accommodations. Navigating this route requires you to stick primarily to local roads, including West Bellwood Drive, West Hastings Road, and North Division Street. Budget about $60 for fuel costs to cover the distance comfortably. Because both your starting point and destination are nestled within the Pacific Coast region, you will remain in a familiar geographic setting throughout the entire drive.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
143.8 miles from Fairwood, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 47m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 90
267.6 mi
4h 50m
North Division Street
7.6 mi
16m
I 405
4.9 mi
6m
US 2
3 mi
3m
Logan Avenue North
1.1 mi
2m
West Hastings Road
0.6 mi
1m
North Browne Street
0.5 mi
1m
Airport Way South
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 267.6 mi, about 4h 50m
Traffic on I-90
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 83 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,832 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,477
Quietest
2 AM
~107 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
17.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairwood, WA and Renton, WA.
1
Start on this road
379 ft·29 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto West Bellwood Drive
0.1 mi·31 sec·West Bellwood Drive
3
Turn right onto West Hastings Road
0.6 mi·1 min·West Hastings Road
4
Turn right onto US 395
7.6 mi·16 min·North Division Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on US 2; US 395
0.5 mi·1 min·North Browne Street
6
Take the ramp onto US 2; US 395
3.0 mi·3 min·US 2; US 395
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90; US 395
57 mi·1 hr·I 90; US 395
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
211 mi·3 hr 50 min·I 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Exit 10Toward I 405: Renton, EverettUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 405 South: RentonUse the slight left lane.
11
Merge onto I 405
4.9 mi·6 min·I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Exit 5Toward WA 900 East: Park Avenue North, Sunset Boulevard NortheastUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn right onto North Southport Drive
0.3 mi·48 sec·North Southport Drive
Use the right lane.
14
Continue on Logan Avenue North
1.1 mi·2 min·Logan Avenue North
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on Airport Way South
0.4 mi·59 sec·Airport Way South
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left onto Rainier Avenue South
0.1 mi·24 sec·Rainier Avenue South
Use the left lane.
17
Turn left
39 ft·2 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this 286.2-mile trek is quite manageable, you have the flexibility to depart whenever suits your schedule best. Plan for at least one stop during your 4-hour and 44-minute transit to stretch your legs and refresh yourself. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the $60 estimate is a baseline that can fluctuate depending on your vehicle's efficiency and idling time on local roads. Given the turn-heavy nature of West Bellwood Drive and North Division Street, using a reliable GPS is highly recommended to stay on course. Prioritize pacing yourself, as the local road navigation can be more mentally taxing than standard highway driving.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 143.8 miles from Fairwood, WA, or about 2h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 267.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 63 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 143.8 miles or 2h 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Renton, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Fairwood, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fairwood, WA
This is one driving day of about 287.7 miles and 5h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 63 miles from Fairwood, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 90 for about 267.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 285.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.8 mi into trip|~2m in|US 395 / North Division Street
Turn right onto US 395 / North Division Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
68.6 mi into trip|~1h 25m in|I 90
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
279.6 mi into trip|~5h 15m in
Take the exit toward I 405: Renton, Everett
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 10
Toward I 405: Renton, Everett
7
279.8 mi into trip|~5h 16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 405 South: Renton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 405 South: Renton
8
285.4 mi into trip|~5h 23m in
Take the exit toward WA 900 East: Park Avenue North, Sunset Boulevard Northeast
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 5
Toward WA 900 East: Park Avenue North, Sunset B...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$56.04 one way
$112.09 round trip
$4.95/gal25.4 MPG avg101 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.18
$58.72
$117.44
premium
$5.39
$61.06
$122.13
diesel
$4.80
$54.32
$108.65
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$56
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$81–$106
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 100.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
86.3
1
$30.21
$13.81
Efficient EV
71.9
0
$25.17
$11.51
EV Truck/SUV
115.1
1
$40.28
$18.41
Gas CO2
101 kg
EV CO2
34 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Jul 13, 2026
Origin
Fairwood, WA
Late night
in Fairwood on Sunday
Local time
1:22 AM
PDT
Current temp
95°F
Sunny
SW 8 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Renton, WA
Late night
in Renton on Sunday
Local time
1:22 AM
PDT
Current temp
79°F
Sunny
NNW 9 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
16 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 28m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Seattle flourished during and after the Klondike Gold Rush. Merchants supplied people from around the world passing through this port city on their way to a remarkable adventure in the Yukon Territory...
10 mi from route
~24 min detour
Free
near mile 277.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a straightforward interstate cruise, this route features a 0% highway share, requiring you to navigate local streets for the duration of the trip. The road personality is defined by its technical nature rather than high-speed cruising, so prepare for frequent maneuvers and turns. You won't find long, uninterrupted stretches here, as the path relies on local infrastructure to connect the two Washington locations. Staying alert is essential, as the lack of highway miles means you will be consistently engaged with the nuances of local road patterns.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 267.6 mi on I 90.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and North Division Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near US 395 / North Division Street.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 287.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (US 395 / North Division Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 68.6 miles (I 90): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 279.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,440 ft46 ft
Total Climb
2,681 ft
Total Descent
4,448 ft
Highest Point
2,440 ft
~226 mi in
Elevation Range
2,394 ft
Notable High Points
2,419 ft at ~164.4 miles+851 ft prominence
2,440 ft at ~226 miles+525 ft prominence
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Renton is a city in King County, Washington south of Bellevue and north of Kent. It is a quiet suburb of Seattle at the base of Lake Washington. Renton is primarily known as the site of the Boeing 737 plant, where the popular commercial jetliner is built. Renton is also notable for being the resting place of rock legend Jimi Hendrix.
Its relatively inexpensive property prices make it a solid choice of stay while visiting Seattle, and the downtown area has many quiet charms of its own.
Top landmarks
•Renton History Museum — Museum in the city of Renton in the state of Washington, United States.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 28m. Total distance: 287.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 267.6 miles on I 90. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 21 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Renton, WA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 21 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (US 395 / North Division Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 68.6 miles (I 90): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 279.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.5 hours each way, a round trip means 11.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Renton, WA before the return drive.
