Origin
Renton, WA
Evening in Renton on Monday
Local time
8:30 PM
PDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Renton, WA to Granite Falls, WA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 8, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
49.6 mi
80 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Renton, WA
JOHN CALLERY
Granite Falls, WA
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Trip Overview
Renton to Granite Falls is 49.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 14 minutes via State Route 9, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Washington state, beginning and ending in the Pacific Coast region. Given its relatively short length and primarily highway profile, it's a straightforward drive. Consider this route if you're looking for a quick connection between these two points without extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 9 | 17.6 mi | 27m |
| WA 900 | 15 mi | 19m |
| State Route 92 | 7.2 mi | 11m |
| I 405 | 3 mi | 3m |
| WA 522 | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| West Stanley Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| North 3rd Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Airport Way | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
State Route 9
— 17.6 mi, about 27m
Traffic on I-405
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 88 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~5,551 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~437 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 105 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 Renton, WA and Granite Falls, 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
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
State Route 9
Use the straight lane.
20
Enter roundabout onto WA 9
99 ft
·
1 sec
·
State Route 9
21
Continue on WA 9
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 9
Use the straight lane.
22
Enter roundabout onto WA 9
115 ft
·
1 sec
·
State Route 9
23
Continue on WA 9
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
State Route 9
24
Enter roundabout onto WA 9
103 ft
·
1 sec
·
State Route 9
25
Continue on WA 9
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 9
Use the straight lane.
26
Continue on WA 92
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 92
27
Enter roundabout onto WA 92
85 ft
·
4 sec
·
State Route 92
28
Continue on WA 92
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 92
29
Enter roundabout onto WA 92
101 ft
·
5 sec
·
State Route 92
30
Continue on WA 92
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
State Route 92
31
Enter roundabout onto West Stanley Street
129 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Stanley Street
32
Continue on West Stanley Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Stanley Street
33
Turn left onto North Granite Avenue
225 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Granite Avenue
34
Turn right
148 ft
·
10 sec
35
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.8 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 255 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
$10.44 one way
$20.89 round trip
$5.35/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.56 | $10.85 | $21.70 |
| premium | $5.76 | $11.24 | $22.48 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $10.93 | $21.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.21 | $2.38 |
| Efficient EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.34 | $1.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.94 | $3.17 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Granite Falls, WA
Evening in Granite Falls on Monday
Local time
8:30 PM
PDT
Current temp
75°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 14m 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 mostly highway, with 91% of the 49.6 miles on higher-speed roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 17.6 miles on State Route 9 without needing to exit. The highway portion means you'll encounter more merging and dense exit traffic as you leave the immediate Seattle metro area. The final segment will transition to more typical surface road driving as you approach your destination.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.6 mi on State Route 9.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Route 9 and WA 900. 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
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 49.6 miles you will encounter 25 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
563 ft
15 ft
Total Climb
1,585 ft
Total Descent
1,223 ft
Highest Point
563 ft
~28.4 mi in
Elevation Range
548 ft
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.
Between Renton, WA and Granite Falls, WA, road signs point toward Woodinville and Arlington.
Woodinville
19.8 mi in
|
~27m
Arlington
23.4 mi in
|
~31m
About the Cities
Starting in Renton, WA
Full guide →Founded 1875
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.
Arriving in Granite Falls, WA
Full guide →Granite Falls is a city in the North Sound region of Washington State, named for a nearby waterfall on the Stillaguamish River. Granite Falls is at the west entrance to the Mountain Loop Highway (officially, Forest Route 20), a two-lane, 52-mile, partially paved highway that connects to Darrington through the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. Between May and September, the Mountain Loop Highway offers a pleasant, day-long summer drive for outdoor photographers, hikers, and nature enthusiasts.
Top landmarks
- • Verlot Ranger Station-Public Service Center — single-family detached home in Granite Falls, United States of America
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 1h 14m. Total distance: 49.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.6 miles on State Route 9. 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 Granite Falls, 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. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Granite Falls, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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