Origin
Bothell West, WA
Late night in Bothell West on Friday
Local time
12:24 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bothell West, WA to Renton, WA
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
37m
Distance
25.6 mi
41 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 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bothell West, WA
JOHN CALLERY
Trip Overview
The drive from Bothell West, WA to Renton, WA covers 25.6 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 405, Logan Avenue North, 228th Street Southwest for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.6 miles on I 405. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.36 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 25.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 37m highway drive covering 25.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 405 and Logan Avenue North. The longest continuous stretch is about 20.6 miles on I 405.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 405 is the longest continuous segment at about 20.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 405 and Logan Avenue North. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Damson Road.
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 25.6 miles you will encounter 8 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 (Damson Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (228th Street Southwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (I 405): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Damson Road
Turn left onto Damson Road
Navigation decision point
7
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
228th Street Southwest
At end of road, turn left onto 228th Street Southwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
2.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 405
Merge onto I 405
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
23.3 mi into trip
|
~31m 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
25.4 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
Rainier Avenue South
Turn left onto Rainier Avenue South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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 Bothell West, WA to Renton, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Sunset Boulevard Northeast along the way.
Sunset Boulevard Northeast
23.3 mi in
|
~31m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 405 | 20.6 mi | 25m |
| Logan Avenue North | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| 228th Street Southwest | 1 mi | 1m |
| 4th Avenue West | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Airport Way South | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Southport Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Bothell-Everett Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Rainier Avenue South | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 405
— 20.6 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bothell West, WA and Renton, WA.
1
Start on 213th Street Southwest
270 ft
·
16 sec
·
213th Street Southwest
2
Turn left onto Damson Road
267 ft
·
7 sec
·
Damson Road
3
Continue on Damson Road
144 ft
·
3 sec
·
Damson Road
4
Continue on 214th Street Southwest
504 ft
·
13 sec
·
214th Street Southwest
5
Turn right onto 4th Avenue West
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
4th Avenue West
6
At end of road, turn left onto 228th Street Southwest
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
228th Street Southwest
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto Bothell-Everett Highway
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Bothell-Everett Highway
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 405 South: Bellevue
9
Merge onto I 405
21 mi
·
25 min
·
I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
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.
11
Turn right onto North Southport Drive
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
North Southport Drive
Use the right lane.
12
Continue on Logan Avenue North
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Logan Avenue North
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on Airport Way South
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Airport Way South
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto Rainier Avenue South
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Rainier Avenue South
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left
39 ft
·
2 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.36 one way
$10.72 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $5.62 | $11.24 |
| premium | $5.77 | $5.81 | $11.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.65 | $11.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.69 | $1.23 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Renton, WA
Late night in Renton on Friday
Local time
12:24 AM
PDT
Current temp
48°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
37m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bothell West, WA to Renton, WA covers 25.6 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 405, Logan Avenue North, 228th Street Southwest. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.8 miles from Bothell West, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.36 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 25.6 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Damson Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (228th Street Southwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (I 405): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Bothell West, WA to Renton, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Sunset Boulevard Northeast along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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