Origin
Sedro-Woolley, WA
Afternoon in Sedro-Woolley on Friday
Local time
4:42 PM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Sedro-Woolley, WA to Renton, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 44m
Distance
80.5 mi
129 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 37m
★
6 AM
1h 45m
8 AM
2h 1m
10 AM
1h 50m
12 PM
1h 49m
3 PM
1h 51m
5 PM
2h 0m
8 PM
1h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sedro-Woolley, WA
JOHN CALLERY
Trip Overview
This 80.5-mile drive from Sedro-Woolley, WA, to Renton, WA, is a straightforward, highway-focused trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 44 minutes. With 88% of the route on highways, primarily I-5 and I-405, you'll cover a good distance quickly. The estimated fuel cost is around $17, making it an economical day trip. Given its manageable length and efficient route, this journey is ideal for a single day, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. You'll be traveling within the Pacific Coast region throughout this entire drive.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
40.2 miles from Sedro-Woolley, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 44m. Total distance: 80.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway experience on this 80.5-mile journey, with 88% of your travel time spent on major interstates like I-5 and I-405. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 46.6 miles on I-5, so be prepared for sustained highway driving. While much of the route follows a high-speed corridor, the transition between these major roads will shape the driving feel. This isn't a winding scenic byway, but rather a functional and efficient connection between two points.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 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 46.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and I 405. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Ferry Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 80.5 miles you will encounter 13 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 (Ferry Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (WA 9; WA 20 / North Cascades Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 53.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Ferry Street
Turn left onto Ferry Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
WA 9; WA 20 / North Cascades Highway
Turn left onto WA 9; WA 20 / North Cascades Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
53.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
Take the exit toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton
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 182
Toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton
6
55 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
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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
78.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 39m 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...
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 46.6 mi | 55m |
| I 405 | 24 mi | 29m |
| North Cascades Highway | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Logan Avenue North | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Avon Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Burlington Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Ferry Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Cascade Highway | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 46.6 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sedro-Woolley, WA and Renton, WA.
1
Start on Murdock Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Murdock Street
2
Turn left onto Ferry Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Ferry Street
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto WA 9; WA 20
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
North Cascades Highway
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on WA 20
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Cascade Highway
5
Continue on WA 20
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Avon Avenue
6
At end of road, turn left onto WA 20
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
North Burlington Boulevard
7
Turn right onto WA 20
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
West Rio Vista Avenue
8
Continue on WA 20
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
State Route 20
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
10
Merge onto I 5
47 mi
·
55 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 182
Toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 405
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 405
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
23 mi
·
28 min
·
I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
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.
15
Turn right onto North Southport Drive
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
North Southport Drive
Use the right lane.
16
Continue on Logan Avenue North
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Logan Avenue North
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on Airport Way South
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Airport Way South
Use the left lane.
18
Turn left onto Rainier Avenue South
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Rainier Avenue South
Use the left lane.
19
Turn left
39 ft
·
2 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
With a duration of just under two hours, this 80.5-mile trip offers plenty of flexibility. You can depart anytime to fit your schedule, but consider leaving mid-morning to avoid the busiest commuter traffic on I-5 and I-405. Since there are no designated stops in the data, plan for a fuel and rest break around the halfway point, perhaps before you merge onto I-405. The $17 fuel cost is a good estimate, but always keep an eye on your gauge, especially during that 46.6-mile stretch on I-5.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 40.2 miles from Sedro-Woolley, WA, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.6 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 18 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.2 miles or 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 1h 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Renton, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Sedro-Woolley, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Sedro-Woolley, WA
This is one driving day of about 80.5 miles and 1h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Sedro-Woolley, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 46.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.2 mi from Sedro-Woolley, WA · 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 40.2 miles from Sedro-Woolley, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Renton, WA
The final approach into Renton, 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
$16.85 one way
$33.70 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $17.67 | $35.34 |
| premium | $5.77 | $18.28 | $36.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.77 | $35.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.2 | 0 | $8.45 | $3.86 |
| Efficient EV | 20.1 | 0 | $7.04 | $3.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.2 | 0 | $11.27 | $5.15 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Renton, WA
Afternoon in Renton on Friday
Local time
4:42 PM
PDT
Current temp
48°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
11 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
1h 44m 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 Sedro-Woolley, WA to Renton, WA covers 80.5 miles and takes about 1h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, I 405, North Cascades Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.2 miles from Sedro-Woolley, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.85 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 80.5 miles you will encounter 13 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 (Ferry Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (WA 9; WA 20 / North Cascades Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 53.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Sedro-Woolley, WA to Renton, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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