Origin
Nooksack, WA
Late night in Nooksack on Tuesday
Local time
1:53 AM
PDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nooksack, WA to Renton, WA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 26m
Distance
114.4 mi
184 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 16m
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6 AM
2h 26m
8 AM
2h 46m
10 AM
2h 33m
12 PM
2h 31m
3 PM
2h 34m
5 PM
2h 45m
8 PM
2h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nooksack, WA
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Trip Overview
Planning a trip from Nooksack, WA, to Renton, WA? This 114.4-mile journey takes approximately 2 hours and 26 minutes, making it a very manageable one-day drive. You'll be spending about 84% of your time on highways, primarily I-5 and I-405, with a brief section on Everson Goshen Road. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $24. Given the relatively short distance and straightforward highway focus, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stop. It's a practical drive connecting two points within the Pacific Coast region of Washington State.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
57.2 miles from Nooksack, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 71.7 mi | 1h 24m |
| I 405 | 24 mi | 29m |
| Everson Goshen Road | 7.8 mi | 11m |
| Mount Baker Highway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| East Sunset Drive | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Logan Avenue North | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| East Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Nooksack Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 71.7 mi, about 1h 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nooksack, WA and Renton, WA.
1
Start on East Madison Street
67 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Madison Street
2
Turn left onto WA 9
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Nooksack Road
3
Turn right onto WA 544
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
West Columbia Street
4
Continue on WA 544
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
5
Continue on WA 544
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
Everson Road
6
Turn straight onto WA 544
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Kale Street
7
Turn straight onto WA 544
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Mead Avenue
8
Continue on WA 544
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Everson Goshen Road
9
Continue on Everson Goshen Road
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Everson Goshen Road
10
At end of road, turn right onto WA 542
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Mount Baker Highway
11
Continue on WA 542
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
East Sunset Drive
12
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward I 5 South
13
Merge onto I 5
72 mi
·
1 hr 24 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 182
Toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 405
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 405
16
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
23 mi
·
28 min
·
I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
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.
18
Turn right onto North Southport Drive
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
North Southport Drive
Use the right lane.
19
Continue on Logan Avenue North
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Logan Avenue North
Use the straight lane.
20
Continue on Airport Way South
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Airport Way South
Use the left lane.
21
Turn left onto Rainier Avenue South
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Rainier Avenue South
Use the left lane.
22
Turn left
39 ft
·
2 sec
23
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 114.4-mile drive, consider leaving in the morning to avoid potential rush hour traffic, especially as you approach the Seattle metropolitan area. With a duration of about 2.5 hours, you won't need to break up the trip, but you'll want to fuel up before you depart. The longest uninterrupted stretch is over 71 miles on I-5, so plan for comfort during that segment. Your fuel costs are estimated at $24, a reasonable expense for this relatively short, highway-centric journey.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 57.2 miles from Nooksack, WA, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 71.7 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 25 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.2 miles or 1h 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 57m
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 Nooksack, 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 Nooksack, WA
This is one driving day of about 114.4 miles and 2h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Nooksack, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 71.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
57 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 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 57.2 miles from Nooksack, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 5 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 71.7 miles.
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 125 decision points cluster between mile 15.5 and 114.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
15.5 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
I 5
Merge onto I 5
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
87.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 49m in
Take the exit toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton
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 182
Toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton
6
89 mi into trip
|
~1h 51m in
|
I 405
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
112.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 20m 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
114.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 25m in
|
Rainier Avenue South
Turn left onto Rainier Avenue South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.94 one way
$47.89 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $25.11 | $50.22 |
| premium | $5.77 | $25.98 | $51.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.26 | $50.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.3 | 0 | $12.01 | $5.49 |
| Efficient EV | 28.6 | 0 | $10.01 | $4.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45.8 | 0 | $16.02 | $7.32 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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 Tuesday
Local time
1:53 AM
PDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
44°F
Arlington, WA
57 mi in
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 26m 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?
This drive is predominantly a highway-focused experience, with 84% of the route utilizing major interstates. Expect long stretches of consistent speed, including a significant 71.7-mile segment on I-5. While the majority of the drive will be on high-speed freeways like I-5 and I-405, you'll encounter a short detour onto Everson Goshen Road, offering a brief change of pace before rejoining the main thoroughfares. The character is primarily one of efficient travel, designed for covering distance effectively.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 71.7 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and I 405. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 15.5 miles in near I 5.
Driving Effort
7/10
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 114.4 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 15.5 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 87.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 89 miles (I 405): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Renton, WA
Full guide →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.
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 2h 26m. Total distance: 114.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 71.7 miles on I 5. 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 15.5 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 87.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 89 miles (I 405): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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