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Trip from Renton, WA to Bunk Foss, WA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

56m

Distance

37.2 mi

60 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 51m ★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 53m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Bunk Foss, WA, WA

Bunk Foss, WA

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Trip Overview

This 37.2-mile drive from Renton, WA to Bunk Foss, WA is a quick trip, estimated to take about 56 minutes. Primarily utilizing WA 900, State Route 9, and I-405, this route is predominantly highway driving at 88%. With a fuel cost estimated at $8, it's an economical choice for a day trip, fitting perfectly within a single day. Both your origin and destination are within the Pacific Coast region, so you'll remain in familiar territory throughout this journey. Consider this a straightforward option for a short, efficient excursion.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
WA 900 15 mi 19m
State Route 9 12.4 mi 19m
I 405 3 mi 3m
WA 522 2.4 mi 2m
103rd Avenue Southeast 0.6 mi 2m
North 3rd Street 0.6 mi 1m
Airport Way 0.4 mi 1m
Bunk Foss Road 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: WA 900 — 15 mi, about 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Renton, WA and Bunk Foss, WA.

1

Start on this road

63 ft · 5 sec · this road
2

Turn left

71 ft · 8 sec
3

Turn left

98 ft · 9 sec
4

Turn right onto Rainier Avenue South

520 ft · 12 sec · Rainier Avenue South
5

Turn right onto Airport Way

0.4 mi · 1 min · Airport Way
6

Continue on Logan Avenue South

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Logan Avenue South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Turn right onto North 3rd Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · North 3rd Street
Use the straight lane.
8

Turn left onto WA 900

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Sunset Boulevard North
Use the left lane.
9

Keep slight right at fork onto WA 900

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Sunset Boulevard North
10

Take the ramp onto WA 900

15 mi · 19 min · WA 900
Toward I 405 North, WA 900 East Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight right at fork onto I 405

3.0 mi · 3 min · I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 1 min
Exit 23 Toward WA 522: Bothell, Woodinville Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 25 sec
Toward WA 522 East: Woodinville
14

Merge onto WA 522

2.4 mi · 2 min · WA 522
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward WA 9 North: Snohomish, Arlington Use the slight right lane.
16

Turn left onto WA 9

5.7 mi · 9 min · State Route 9
Use the left lane.
17

Continue on WA 9

5.3 mi · 7 min · State Route 9
18

Enter roundabout onto WA 9

83 ft · 1 sec · State Route 9
19

Continue on WA 9

1.3 mi · 2 min · State Route 9
Use the straight lane.
20

Turn right onto Bunk Foss Road

0.4 mi · 55 sec · Bunk Foss Road
Use the right lane.
21

Turn left onto 103rd Avenue Southeast

0.6 mi · 2 min · 103rd Avenue Southeast
22

Turn left onto 38th Place Southeast

272 ft · 12 sec · 38th Place Southeast
23

Arrive at destination

38th Place Southeast

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in King County, Washington, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Kirkland, WA

19 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

Snohomish, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Woodinville, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.6 miles from Renton, 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 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 23.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in | North 3rd Street

Turn right onto North 3rd Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
6
1.7 mi into trip | ~4m in | WA 900

Take the ramp onto WA 900 toward I 405 North, WA 900 East

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 405 North, WA 900 East
6
16.7 mi into trip | ~23m 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
19.8 mi into trip | ~27m in

Take the exit toward WA 522: Bothell, Woodinville

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 23 Toward WA 522: Bothell, Woodinville
7
23.4 mi into trip | ~31m in

Take the exit toward WA 9 North: Snohomish, Arlington

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward WA 9 North: Snohomish, Arlington

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.79 one way

$15.57 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.58 $8.16 $16.33
premium $5.77 $8.45 $16.90
diesel $5.61 $8.21 $16.43

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 13 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.2 0 $3.91 $1.79
Efficient EV 9.3 0 $3.26 $1.49
EV Truck/SUV 14.9 0 $5.21 $2.38

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Renton, WA

Late night in Renton on Sunday

Local time

3:02 AM

PDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bunk Foss, WA

Late night in Bunk Foss on Sunday

Local time

3:02 AM

PDT

Current temp

56°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

8 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

56m 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 experience on this route, with 88% of the drive on high-speed roads. You'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch of 15 miles on WA 900, offering a consistent pace. The journey transitions smoothly between major arteries like I-405 and State Route 9, maintaining a driving profile that prioritizes efficiency. This road's personality is one of directness, designed for covering ground with minimal fuss.

88% 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: 15 mi on WA 900.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on WA 900 and State Route 9. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near North 3rd Street.

Driving Effort 9/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 37.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (North 3rd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (WA 900): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.7 miles (I 405): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.

Between Renton, WA and Bunk Foss, WA, road signs point toward Woodinville and Arlington.

Woodinville

19.8 mi in | ~27m

Arlington

23.4 mi in | ~31m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 37.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

56m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 15 miles on WA 900. 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 Bunk Foss, 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 0.7 miles (North 3rd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (WA 900): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.7 miles (I 405): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Bunk Foss, 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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