Origin
Woodinville, WA
Late night in Woodinville on Sunday
Local time
12:37 AM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Woodinville, WA to Renton, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
21.7 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woodinville, WA
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Trip Overview
Woodinville, WA to Renton, WA is 21.7 miles and takes about 30 minutes via I 405, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, single-day journey primarily along I 405, connecting two points within the Pacific Coast region of Washington state. Given its short distance and duration, this trip is ideal for a quick commute or an easy addition to a longer regional exploration. You'll find it's a practical route for moving between these two nearby cities without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 405 | 17.7 mi | 22m |
| Logan Avenue North | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Airport Way South | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Southport Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 131st Avenue Northeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| WA 522 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Rainier Avenue South | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Northeast 175th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 405
— 17.7 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodinville, WA and Renton, WA.
1
Start on this road
78 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Northeast 175th Street
479 ft
·
20 sec
·
Northeast 175th Street
3
Turn right onto WA 202
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
131st Avenue Northeast
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on WA 202
385 ft
·
18 sec
·
132nd Avenue Northeast
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward WA 522 West
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto WA 522
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
WA 522
7
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 405 South: Bellevue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn slight left onto I 405
18 mi
·
22 min
·
I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
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.
10
Turn right onto North Southport Drive
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
North Southport Drive
Use the right lane.
11
Continue on Logan Avenue North
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Logan Avenue North
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on Airport Way South
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Airport Way South
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto Rainier Avenue South
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Rainier Avenue South
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left
39 ft
·
2 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 21.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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WA 202 / 131st Avenue Northeast
Turn right onto WA 202 / 131st Avenue Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward WA 522 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward WA 522 West
6
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the exit toward I 405 South: Bellevue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 405 South: Bellevue
8
19.4 mi into trip
|
~25m 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
21.6 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Rainier Avenue South
Turn left onto Rainier Avenue South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.54 one way
$9.08 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $4.76 | $9.53 |
| premium | $5.77 | $4.93 | $9.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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 Sunday
Local time
12:37 AM
PDT
Current temp
58°F
Mostly Sunny
N 1 to 5 mph
0% chance
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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
30m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 largely highway-focused, with 83% of the journey taking place on major freeways like I 405. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 17.7 miles on I 405, offering a consistent pace for much of the trip. While the core of the route is interstate, you'll transition onto local roads like Logan Avenue North and Airport Way South for the beginning and end. Expect a typical urban/suburban driving environment with moderate traffic depending on the time of day.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.7 mi on I 405.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 405 and Logan Avenue North. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near WA 202 / 131st Avenue Northeast.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 21.7 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.1 miles (WA 202 / 131st Avenue Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
On the drive from Woodinville, WA to Renton, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Sunset Boulevard Northeast along the way.
Sunset Boulevard Northeast
19.4 mi in
|
~25m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 21.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.7 miles on I 405. 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.
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 0.1 miles (WA 202 / 131st Avenue Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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