Origin
Renton, WA
Evening in Renton on Friday
Local time
8:40 PM
PDT
Current temp
48°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Renton, WA to Arlington Heights, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
63.4 mi
102 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Arlington Heights, WA
JOHN CALLERY
Trip Overview
Renton, WA to Arlington Heights, WA is 63.4 miles and takes about 1h 26m via I 5, I 405, and WA 900, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Washington state, traversing familiar Pacific Coast terrain. It's a straightforward, highway-focused drive that's perfect for a quick excursion or an easy commute. You'll find this route efficient for getting between these two points without much fuss.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 63.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-dominated experience, with 87% of the journey on major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 25.7 miles on I 5, offering a consistent pace. This route primarily utilizes I 5 and I 405, known for their efficiency, before transitioning to WA 900. It’s a practical drive designed for moving travelers smoothly between destinations.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 5 is the longest continuous segment at about 25.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.4 miles you will encounter 23 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.7 mi into trip
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~1m in
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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...
8
53.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
Take the exit toward WA 530 East: Arlington, Darrington
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 208
Toward WA 530 East: Arlington, Darrington
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 Arlington Heights, WA, road signs point toward Vancouver British Columbia and Darrington.
Vancouver British Columbia
27 mi in
|
~36m
Darrington
53.2 mi in
|
~1h 8m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 25.7 mi | 31m |
| WA 900 | 15 mi | 19m |
| I 405 | 10.3 mi | 12m |
| Oso Slide Memorial Highway | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| State Highway 530 Northeast | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| 115th Avenue Northeast | 2 mi | 4m |
| WA 530 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North 3rd Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 25.7 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Renton, WA and Arlington Heights, 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
8.4 mi
·
10 min
·
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
26 mi
·
31 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 208
Toward WA 530 East: Arlington, Darrington
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn right onto WA 530
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 530 Northeast
17
Enter roundabout onto WA 530
51 ft
·
0 sec
·
WA 530
18
Continue on WA 530
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
WA 530
19
Enter roundabout onto WA 530
89 ft
·
1 sec
·
WA 530
20
Continue on WA 530
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
WA 530
21
Enter roundabout onto West Division Street
96 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Division Street
22
Continue on West Division Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
West Division Street
23
Enter roundabout onto East Division Street
65 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Division Street
24
Continue on East Division Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
East Division Street
25
Turn left onto Manhattan Avenue
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Manhattan Avenue
26
At end of road, turn right onto WA 530
517 ft
·
17 sec
·
East Burke Avenue
27
Continue on WA 530
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Talcott Street
28
Continue on WA 530
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
State Route 530 Northeast
29
Continue on WA 530
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Oso Slide Memorial Highway
30
Turn right onto 115th Avenue Northeast
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
115th Avenue Northeast
31
Turn left onto 228th Street Northeast
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
228th Street Northeast
32
Arrive at destination
228th Street Northeast
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.7 mi from Renton, WA · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.7 miles from Renton, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Arlington Heights, WA
The final approach into Arlington Heights, WA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.27 one way
$26.54 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $13.92 | $27.83 |
| premium | $5.77 | $14.40 | $28.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.00 | $28.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19 | 0 | $6.66 | $3.04 |
| Efficient EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.55 | $2.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.4 | 0 | $8.88 | $4.06 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Arlington Heights, WA
Evening in Arlington Heights on Friday
Local time
8:40 PM
PDT
Current temp
57°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
9 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
1h 26m 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 Renton, WA to Arlington Heights, WA covers 63.4 miles and takes about 1h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, WA 900, I 405. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.7 miles from Renton, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.27 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 63.4 miles you will encounter 23 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 0.7 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.
Between Renton, WA and Arlington Heights, WA, road signs point toward Vancouver British Columbia and Darrington.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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