Origin
Lynnwood, WA
Late night in Lynnwood on Sunday
Local time
4:33 AM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lynnwood, WA to Renton, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
28.2 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lynnwood, WA
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Trip Overview
Spanning 28.2 miles from Lynnwood to Renton, this trip is a straightforward transit across the Pacific Coast region of Washington. You can easily complete the journey in about 33 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a one-day trip that requires no overnight stay. Navigating this path involves transitioning from 196th Street Southwest and 44th Avenue West before merging onto I-5 South. With fuel costs estimated at just $6, it is an economical route for commuters or weekend travelers. Because the drive is short, you have the flexibility to head out whenever your schedule permits without worrying about fatigue. It is a practical, no-nonsense connection between these two suburban hubs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 23 mi | 28m |
| Martin Luther King Junior Way South | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| 196th Street Southwest | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| South 132nd Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South 133rd Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 44th Avenue West | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Renton Avenue South | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Southwest Victoria Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 23 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lynnwood, WA and Renton, WA.
1
Start on WA 99
71 ft
·
3 sec
·
Pacific Highway
2
Turn right onto 196th Street Southwest
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
196th Street Southwest
Use the right lane.
3
Turn right onto 44th Avenue West
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
44th Avenue West
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 5 South: Seattle
5
Merge onto I 5
23 mi
·
28 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 157
Toward WA 900 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn straight onto WA 900
303 ft
·
5 sec
·
Martin Luther King Junior Way South
8
Continue on WA 900
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Martin Luther King Junior Way South
Toward Renton, Martin Luther King Way
9
Turn slight left onto South 133rd Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South 133rd Street
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on South 132nd Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South 132nd Street
11
Turn slight right onto Renton Avenue South
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Renton Avenue South
12
Turn slight right onto Southwest Victoria Street
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Southwest Victoria Street
13
Turn straight
39 ft
·
2 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 24.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
196th Street Southwest
Turn right onto 196th Street Southwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
44th Avenue West
Turn right onto 44th Avenue West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 5 South: Seattle
Navigation decision point
Toward I 5 South: Seattle
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 5
Merge onto I 5
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
24.6 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward WA 900 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 157
Toward WA 900 East
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.90 one way
$11.80 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $6.19 | $12.38 |
| premium | $5.77 | $6.40 | $12.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.23 | $12.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.96 | $1.35 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.47 | $1.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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.
Destination
Renton, WA
Late night in Renton on Sunday
Local time
4:33 AM
PDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
9 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
39m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. While you will utilize I-5 South, the route relies heavily on navigating local surface streets, meaning your attention will be split between highway flow and city-style maneuvering. Since the highway share is 0%, you should be prepared for frequent intersections and changing traffic patterns rather than long, open stretches of high-speed pavement. The character of the road shifts as you transition from the local grid in Lynnwood to the arterial roads leading toward Renton. Stay alert, as the absence of a long, uninterrupted highway stretch requires more active steering and constant awareness of your surroundings.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Martin Luther King Junior Way South. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 196th Street Southwest.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 39m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (196th Street Southwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (44th Avenue West): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles: Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 28.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (196th Street Southwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (44th Avenue West): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes — Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Renton, WA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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