Warden, WA to Renton, WA is 192.4 miles and takes about 3 hours 42 minutes via I 90 and State Route 17, with a fuel budget near $40 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive primarily stays within Washington state, transitioning from the Pacific Coast region to another part of the Pacific Coast. Expect a straightforward, highway-focused journey that's ideal for a single-day trip. If you're looking for an efficient way to cover ground between these two points, this route offers a practical and direct path.
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
96.2 miles from Warden, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 52m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 90
169.2 mi
3h 5m
State Route 17
11.1 mi
16m
I 405
4.9 mi
6m
Road 8 Southeast
2.5 mi
4m
West 1st Street
1.1 mi
2m
Logan Avenue North
1.1 mi
2m
Airport Way South
0.4 mi
<1m
North Southport Drive
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 169.2 mi, about 3h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Warden, WA and Renton, WA.
1
Start on East 3rd Street
217 ft·11 sec·East 3rd Street
2
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.1 mi·27 sec·South Main Street
3
Turn left onto WA 170
1.1 mi·2 min·West 1st Street
4
Continue on WA 170
2.5 mi·4 min·Road 8 Southeast
5
Turn right onto WA 17
11 mi·16 min·State Route 17
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
Turn left
0.2 mi·27 sec
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto I 90
169 mi·3 hr 5 min·I 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Exit 10Toward I 405: Renton, EverettUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 405 South: RentonUse the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto I 405
4.9 mi·6 min·I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Exit 5Toward WA 900 East: Park Avenue North, Sunset Boulevard NortheastUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto North Southport Drive
0.3 mi·48 sec·North Southport Drive
Use the right lane.
13
Continue on Logan Avenue North
1.1 mi·2 min·Logan Avenue North
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on Airport Way South
0.4 mi·59 sec·Airport Way South
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left onto Rainier Avenue South
0.1 mi·24 sec·Rainier Avenue South
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left
39 ft·2 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 3 hours and 42 minutes, this trip is easily manageable in a single day, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. You'll want to plan for at least one fuel stop, especially considering the longest stretch without services could be substantial on I 90. While no specific rest areas are detailed, keeping an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach the 169.2-mile mark on I 90 is a good idea. The $40 fuel cost estimate should help you budget for this efficient drive.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 96.2 miles from Warden, WA, or about 1h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 169.2 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 42 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 96.2 miles or 1h 52m 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 59m
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 Warden, 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 Warden, WA
This is one driving day of about 192.4 miles and 3h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Warden, 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 90 for about 169.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.8 and 190.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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3.8 mi into trip|~7m in|WA 17 / State Route 17
Turn right onto WA 17 / State Route 17
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
14.9 mi into trip|~23m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
184.3 mi into trip|~3h 28m in
Take the exit toward I 405: Renton, Everett
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 10
Toward I 405: Renton, Everett
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184.5 mi into trip|~3h 29m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 405 South: Renton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 405 South: Renton
8
190.1 mi into trip|~3h 36m 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...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$40.27 one way
$80.54 round trip
$5.32/gal25.4 MPG avg67 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.58
$42.23
$84.46
premium
$5.77
$43.69
$87.38
diesel
$5.61
$42.48
$84.96
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 67.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
57.7
0
$20.20
$9.24
Efficient EV
48.1
0
$16.84
$7.70
EV Truck/SUV
77
0
$26.94
$12.31
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (66% 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 20, 2026
Origin
Warden, WA
Late night
in Warden on Tuesday
Local time
2:20 AM
PDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Renton, WA
Late night
in Renton on Tuesday
Local time
2:20 AM
PDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3h 42m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Seattle flourished during and after the Klondike Gold Rush. Merchants supplied people from around the world passing through this port city on their way to a remarkable adventure in the Yukon Territory...
7 mi from route
~18 min detour
Free
near mile 185.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This is largely a highway-focused drive, with 96% of the route utilizing major highways like I 90 and I 405. You'll encounter long, uninterrupted stretches, including a significant 169.2-mile segment on I 90. The character of the drive is predominantly that of a fast-paced interstate journey, meaning you'll likely experience consistent speeds and minimal slowdowns. While the majority is highway, the inclusion of State Route 17 offers a slight variation before rejoining the interstate system for the final push.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 169.2 mi on I 90.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and State Route 17. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.8 miles in near WA 17 / State Route 17.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 192.4 miles you will encounter 12 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 3.8 miles (WA 17 / State Route 17): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 184.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 42m. Total distance: 192.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 169.2 miles on I 90. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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. 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 3.8 miles (WA 17 / State Route 17): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 184.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Renton, WA, but most travelers stay overnight.
