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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
153.78 mi
02h 41m
Flight
109.21 mi
175.76 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.21 mi
Kilometers
175.76 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.78 mi
Kilometers
247.49 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Renton
Wed, Apr 15, 5:33 AM PDT
Return by in Amboy
Wed, Apr 15, 8:15 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Amboy
2026-04-15T02:51
Arrive Renton
Wed, Apr 15, 5:33 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:06 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Amboy
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Centralia
WA

City in Washington State

From Amboy
76.8 mi
01h 20m
To Renton
77 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph W
Destination
54°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Northeast Amboy Road

    24 m · 2 sec · Northeast Amboy Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northeast 221st Avenue

    2559 ft · 49 sec · Northeast 221st Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Northeast Cedar Creek Road

    10.9 mi · 16 min · Northeast Cedar Creek Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Northeast Hayes Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Northeast Hayes Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Northwest Hayes Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Northwest Hayes Road

  6. 6

    Continue on East CC Street

    1033 ft · 38 sec · East CC Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lewis River Road

    38 m · 7 sec · Lewis River Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Atlantic Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight

    1490 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    111.4 mi · 2 hr 6 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    20.7 mi · 26 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 518 West, I 405 North: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Bellevue

    136 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Renton, Bellevue

    2062 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 167 South: Renton, Auburn

    2161 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Renton, Rainier Avenue South

    1520 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on WA 167 North: Renton, Rainier Avenue South

    1005 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    1102 ft · 23 sec · Valley Freeway

  19. 19

    Continue on Rainier Avenue South

    1.5 km · 2 min · Rainier Avenue South

  20. 20

    Turn right

    12 m · 3 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Amboy and Renton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Atlantic Avenue
133 mi · 86%
Northeast Cedar Creek Road
10.9 mi · 7%
Northwest Hayes Road
4.08 mi · 3%
I 405 North
1.69 mi · 1%
Northeast Hayes Road
1.3 mi · 1%
Rainier Avenue South
0.91 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.6 mi
109.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centralia
01h 20m from Amboy
Leave By
1:06 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Centralia, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Centralia.

RAIL

Centralia station

210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Centennial Station

33 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

64 mi away
501 South First Street
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

71 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Amboy and Renton. Straight-line distance: 109.21 mi (175.76 km).

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#1 Amboy

Amboy is a place in Washington, United States.

Population0
Coordinates45.9101100, -122.4464900
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Renton

#2 Renton

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population101,494
Coordinates47.4828800, -122.2170700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Northeast Amboy Road (-122.446619, 45.910077)
End: (-122.217044, 47.482897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 247 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.43 gal
20.54 L · about $28.42
Round trip
$56.83
10.86 gal · 41.08 L
Estimated CO2
48.3 kg one way
Round trip: 96.5 kg / 213 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Washington · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Amboy and Renton. The current time is 02:51:57.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.