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Trip from Renton, WA to Bunk Foss, WA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

56m

Distance

37.2 mi

60 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 51m ★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 53m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Bunk Foss, WA, WA

Bunk Foss, WA

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Trip Overview

This 37.2-mile drive from Renton, WA to Bunk Foss, WA is a quick trip, estimated to take about 56 minutes. Primarily utilizing WA 900, State Route 9, and I-405, this route is predominantly highway driving at 88%. With a fuel cost estimated at $8, it's an economical choice for a day trip, fitting perfectly within a single day. Both your origin and destination are within the Pacific Coast region, so you'll remain in familiar territory throughout this journey. Consider this a straightforward option for a short, efficient excursion.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 37.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

56m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused experience on this route, with 88% of the drive on high-speed roads. You'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch of 15 miles on WA 900, offering a consistent pace. The journey transitions smoothly between major arteries like I-405 and State Route 9, maintaining a driving profile that prioritizes efficiency. This road's personality is one of directness, designed for covering ground with minimal fuss.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
WA 900 is the longest continuous segment at about 15 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on WA 900 and State Route 9. 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

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 37.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.

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 18 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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.
8
19.8 mi into trip | ~27m in

Take the exit toward WA 522: Bothell, Woodinville

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 23 Toward WA 522: Bothell, Woodinville
7
23.4 mi into trip | ~31m in

Take the exit toward WA 9 North: Snohomish, Arlington

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward WA 9 North: Snohomish, Arlington

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 Bunk Foss, WA, road signs point toward Woodinville and Arlington.

Woodinville

19.8 mi in | ~27m

Arlington

23.4 mi in | ~31m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
WA 900 15 mi 19m
State Route 9 12.4 mi 19m
I 405 3 mi 3m
WA 522 2.4 mi 2m
103rd Avenue Southeast 0.6 mi 2m
North 3rd Street 0.6 mi 1m
Airport Way 0.4 mi 1m
Bunk Foss Road 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: WA 900 — 15 mi, about 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Renton, WA and Bunk Foss, 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

3.0 mi · 3 min · I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 1 min
Exit 23 Toward WA 522: Bothell, Woodinville Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 25 sec
Toward WA 522 East: Woodinville
14

Merge onto WA 522

2.4 mi · 2 min · WA 522
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward WA 9 North: Snohomish, Arlington Use the slight right lane.
16

Turn left onto WA 9

5.7 mi · 9 min · State Route 9
Use the left lane.
17

Continue on WA 9

5.3 mi · 7 min · State Route 9
18

Enter roundabout onto WA 9

83 ft · 1 sec · State Route 9
19

Continue on WA 9

1.3 mi · 2 min · State Route 9
Use the straight lane.
20

Turn right onto Bunk Foss Road

0.4 mi · 55 sec · Bunk Foss Road
Use the right lane.
21

Turn left onto 103rd Avenue Southeast

0.6 mi · 2 min · 103rd Avenue Southeast
22

Turn left onto 38th Place Southeast

272 ft · 12 sec · 38th Place Southeast
23

Arrive at destination

38th Place Southeast

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 18.6 mi from Renton, WA · 25m into the drive

city in King County, Washington, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Kirkland, WA

19 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

Snohomish, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Woodinville, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.6 miles from Renton, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Bunk Foss, WA

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Bunk Foss, WA if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.79 one way

$15.57 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.58 $8.16 $16.33
premium $5.77 $8.45 $16.90
diesel $5.61 $8.21 $16.43

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 13 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.2 0 $3.91 $1.79
Efficient EV 9.3 0 $3.26 $1.49
EV Truck/SUV 14.9 0 $5.21 $2.38

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Renton, WA

Late night in Renton on Saturday

Local time

12:46 AM

PDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bunk Foss, WA

Late night in Bunk Foss on Saturday

Local time

12:46 AM

PDT

Current temp

56°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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

56m 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 Bunk Foss, WA covers 37.2 miles and takes about 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are WA 900, State Route 9, 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 18.6 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 $7.79 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 is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 37.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.

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 Bunk Foss, WA, road signs point toward Woodinville and Arlington.

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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