Origin
Monroe, WA
Night in Monroe on Saturday
Local time
10:59 PM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Monroe, 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
48m
Distance
34.9 mi
56 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Monroe, WA
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 34.9-mile drive from Monroe, WA to Renton, WA should take you about 48 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll spend most of your time on major highways, with 90% of the route being highway driving. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $7. Given its short distance and efficient route, there's no need to break this trip up with an overnight stay. This route keeps you within the Pacific Coast region for its entirety. It’s a practical option for getting from point A to point B without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 405 | 17.7 mi | 22m |
| State Highway 522 | 7.5 mi | 10m |
| State Route 522 | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| Logan Avenue North | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| US 2 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Airport Way South | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Southport Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Lewis Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 405
— 17.7 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monroe, WA and Renton, WA.
1
Start on WA 203
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
South Lewis Street
2
Turn left onto US 2
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 2
Use the left lane.
3
Take the exit onto WA 522
7.5 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 522
Toward WA 522 West
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on WA 522
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 522
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 405 South: Bellevue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn slight left onto I 405
18 mi
·
22 min
·
I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 5
Toward WA 900 East: Park Avenue North, Sunset Boulevard Northeast
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn right onto North Southport Drive
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
North Southport Drive
Use the right lane.
9
Continue on Logan Avenue North
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Logan Avenue North
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on Airport Way South
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Airport Way South
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left onto Rainier Avenue South
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Rainier Avenue South
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left
39 ft
·
2 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 34.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.4 miles from Monroe, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 34.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 2
Turn left onto US 2
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
WA 522 / State Highway 522
Take the exit onto WA 522 / State Highway 522 toward WA 522 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward WA 522 West
6
14.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward I 405 South: Bellevue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 405 South: Bellevue
8
32.6 mi into trip
|
~42m 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...
5
34.7 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
Rainier Avenue South
Turn left onto Rainier Avenue South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.30 one way
$14.61 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $7.66 | $15.32 |
| premium | $5.77 | $7.93 | $15.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.71 | $15.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.66 | $1.68 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.05 | $1.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14 | 0 | $4.89 | $2.23 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
Night in Renton on Saturday
Local time
10:59 PM
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
11 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
48m 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 highway-focused drive for the majority of this trip, as 90% of the 34.9 miles are on major roadways like I 405 and State Highway 522. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 17.7 miles on I 405, offering a consistent pace. This route is designed for efficient travel, meaning you'll experience more open highway driving than winding local roads. The character of the drive is predominantly fast-paced, allowing you to cover the distance quickly and with minimal interruptions.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.7 mi on I 405.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 405 and State Highway 522. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near US 2.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 34.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 2): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (WA 522 / State Highway 522): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Monroe, WA to Renton, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Sunset Boulevard Northeast along the way.
Sunset Boulevard Northeast
32.6 mi in
|
~42m
About the Cities
Starting in Monroe, WA
Full guide →Monroe is a city in the Puget Sound region of Washington State. It is the home of the Evergreen State Fair, and the entrance to the Stevens Pass Highway.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 34.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.7 miles on I 405. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
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: at 0.3 miles (US 2): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (WA 522 / State Highway 522): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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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