Origin
Renton, WA
Evening in Renton on Saturday
Local time
7:46 PM
PDT
Current temp
48°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Renton, WA to Sumas, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 38m
Distance
121.6 mi
196 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 28m
★
6 AM
2h 39m
8 AM
3h 0m
10 AM
2h 46m
12 PM
2h 44m
3 PM
2h 47m
5 PM
2h 59m
8 PM
2h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sumas, WA
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Trip Overview
Renton to Sumas is 121.6 miles and takes about 2h 38m via I 5, with a fuel budget near $25 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive keeps you within Washington State, starting in the Pacific Coast region and ending in the same region. It's a straightforward, highway-focused journey designed for a single day of travel. You'll primarily be on major interstates, making it a practical choice for getting from point A to point B efficiently. Consider this trip if you need a reliable and uncomplicated way to cover this distance.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
60.8 miles from Renton, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 71.9 mi | 1h 24m |
| WA 900 | 15 mi | 19m |
| I 405 | 10.3 mi | 12m |
| Everson Goshen Road | 7.8 mi | 11m |
| Nooksack Road | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Mount Baker Highway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| East Sunset Drive | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Easterbrook Road | 1.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 71.9 mi, about 1h 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Renton, WA and Sumas, 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
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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
8.4 mi
·
10 min
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I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
I 405
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British Columbia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 5
72 mi
·
1 hr 24 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 255
Toward WA 542 East: Sunset Drive, Mount Baker
16
Turn right onto WA 542
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
East Sunset Drive
Use the right lane.
17
Continue on WA 542
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Mount Baker Highway
18
Turn left onto Everson Goshen Road
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Everson Goshen Road
19
At end of road, turn right onto WA 544
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Everson Goshen Road
20
Continue on WA 544
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Mead Avenue
21
Continue on WA 544
219 ft
·
5 sec
·
Mead Avenue
22
Continue on WA 544
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Kale Street
23
Continue on WA 544
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
Everson Road
24
Continue on WA 544
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
25
Continue on WA 544
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
West Columbia Street
26
Turn left onto WA 9
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Nooksack Road
27
Turn right onto WA 9
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East Badger Road
28
Turn straight onto WA 9
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Easterbrook Road
29
Continue on WA 9
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Cherry Street
30
Arrive at destination
WA 9
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 2 hours and 38 minutes, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. Aim to depart in the morning to allow for any unexpected delays and to maximize your daylight hours. With only one recommended stop, you can be flexible with your timing. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 71.9-mile stretch on I 5, as services might be less frequent than on other parts of the route. The fuel cost is estimated at $25, so plan accordingly.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 60.8 miles from Renton, WA, or about 1h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 71.9 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 27 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60.8 miles or 1h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sumas, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Renton, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Renton, WA
This is one driving day of about 121.6 miles and 2h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Renton, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 71.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
61 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 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 60.8 miles from Renton, 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 71.9 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 175 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 99.4 — 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.
7
27 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British Columbia
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.
Toward I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British Co...
6
99.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 1m in
Take the exit toward WA 542 East: Sunset Drive, Mount Baker
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 255
Toward WA 542 East: Sunset Drive, Mount Baker
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.45 one way
$50.90 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
43 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $26.69 | $53.38 |
| premium | $5.77 | $27.61 | $55.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.85 | $53.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36.5 | 0 | $12.77 | $5.84 |
| Efficient EV | 30.4 | 0 | $10.64 | $4.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 48.6 | 0 | $17.02 | $7.78 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Sumas, WA
Evening in Sumas on Saturday
Local time
7:46 PM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
58°F
Burlington, WA
61 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
1 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
2h 38m 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 most part, with about 80% of the route utilizing major interstates like I 5 and I 405. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 71.9 miles on I 5, so be prepared for sustained highway speeds. While WA 900 offers a slight change of pace, the overall character is one of efficient travel on well-maintained roads. The drive progresses with a consistent feel, largely dictated by the interstate system.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 71.9 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 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
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 121.6 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 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.
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 Sumas, WA, road signs point toward Vancouver British Columbia and Mount Baker.
Vancouver British Columbia
27 mi in
|
~36m
Mount Baker
99.4 mi in
|
~2h 1m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 38m. Total distance: 121.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 71.9 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 Sumas, 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. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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 Sumas, 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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