How far is Amboy, WA from Renton, WA?
The driving distance from Amboy, WA to Renton, WA is about 153.8 miles (247.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.2 miles (175.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Amboy and Renton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amboy and Renton.
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Start on Northeast Amboy Road
24 m · 2 sec · Northeast Amboy Road
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Turn right onto Northeast 221st Avenue
2559 ft · 49 sec · Northeast 221st Avenue
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Turn left onto Northeast Cedar Creek Road
10.9 mi · 16 min · Northeast Cedar Creek Road
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Continue on Northeast Hayes Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Northeast Hayes Road
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Continue on Northwest Hayes Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Northwest Hayes Road
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Continue on East CC Street
1033 ft · 38 sec · East CC Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lewis River Road
38 m · 7 sec · Lewis River Road
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Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Atlantic Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
1490 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
111.4 mi · 2 hr 6 min
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Keep slight right
20.7 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 518 West, I 405 North: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Bellevue
136 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Renton, Bellevue
2062 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 167 South: Renton, Auburn
2161 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Renton, Rainier Avenue South
1520 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WA 167 North: Renton, Rainier Avenue South
1005 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
1102 ft · 23 sec · Valley Freeway
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Continue on Rainier Avenue South
1.5 km · 2 min · Rainier Avenue South
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Turn right
12 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Amboy and Renton.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Atlantic Avenue
Merge slight left
111 mi · 02h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Light Rain leaving Amboy and Light Rain Likely near Renton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Amboy to Renton?
The road trip is about 153.8 miles (247.5 km) and usually takes 02h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Centralia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.8 miles from Amboy and 77 miles from Renton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.2 miles (175.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:06 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.42 one way or $56.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Amboy and Light Rain Likely near Renton.
Stop Ideas Near Centralia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Centralia.
Centralia station
Centennial Station
Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center
Tacoma Dome Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Amboy and Renton. Straight-line distance: 109.21 mi (175.76 km).
#1 Amboy
Amboy is a place in Washington, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 45.9101100, -122.4464900 |
| Altitude | 125 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Renton
The second most populous city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 101,494 |
| Coordinates | 47.4828800, -122.2170700 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-122.217044, 47.482897)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 247 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.23 | $28.42 | $56.83 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $30.23 | $60.46 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $31.34 | $62.67 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $29.69 | $59.37 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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