How far is Buckley, WA from Renton, WA?

The driving distance from Buckley, WA to Renton, WA is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.79 mi
00h 44m
Flight
23.82 mi
38.34 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.82 mi
Kilometers
38.34 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.79 mi
Kilometers
52.77 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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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 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Renton
Fri, Apr 17, 8:44 AM PDT
Return by in Buckley
Fri, Apr 17, 9:28 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buckley
2026-04-17T08:00
Arrive Renton
Fri, Apr 17, 8:44 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Buckley
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Pacific
WA

Human settlement in Washington, United States of America

From Buckley
16.3 mi
00h 22m
To Renton
16.4 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph WSW
Destination
58°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Buckley and Renton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Buckley and Renton.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    27 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Cottage Street

    36 m · 7 sec · North Cottage Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    841 ft · 32 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Route 410 East

    4.9 mi · 8 min · State Route 410 East

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 410 East

    29 m · 1 sec · State Route 410 East

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 410 East

    1 km · 1 min · State Route 410 East

  7. 7

    Continue on Elhi Hill Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Elhi Hill Road

  8. 8

    Continue on State Route 410 East

    4.6 mi · 7 min · State Route 410 East

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on WA 167 North: Seattle

    1749 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    19.2 mi · 24 min · Valley Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Rainier Avenue South

    1.5 km · 2 min · Rainier Avenue South

  12. 12

    Turn right

    12 m · 3 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Valley Freeway
19.2 mi · 59%
State Route 410 East
10.1 mi · 31%
Elhi Hill Road
1.99 mi · 6%
Rainier Avenue South
0.91 mi · 3%
WA 167 North
0.33 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

Valley Freeway

Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

19.2 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
23.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pacific
00h 22m from Buckley
Leave By
7:02 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Buckley and Partly Sunny near Renton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Buckley to Renton?

The road trip is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pacific is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Buckley and 16.4 miles from Renton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.07 one way or $12.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Buckley and Partly Sunny near Renton.

Stop Ideas Near Pacific

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Pacific and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Food stop 8.5 mi away

Old City Hall Tacoma

Tacoma , WA
625 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA 98402
Rating 4.8/5 5 reviews Coworking space,Restaurant,Retail space rental agency
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 13.7 mi away

City Hall Park

Normandy Park , WA
801 SW 174th St, Normandy Park, WA 98166
Rating 4.6/5 78 reviews Tourist attraction,Playground,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 3.8 mi away

Auburn Building Permits

Auburn , WA
25 W Main St, Auburn, WA 98001
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Professional services
City of Normandy Park City Hall
Meeting point 13.7 mi away

City of Normandy Park City Hall

Normandy Park , WA
801 SW 174th St, Normandy Park, WA 98166
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

13 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

22 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

King Street Station

38 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

40 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buckley and Renton. Straight-line distance: 23.82 mi (38.34 km).

Buckley

#1 Buckley

City in Pierce County, Washington, United States

Population5,286
Coordinates47.1631600, -122.0267800
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
Renton

#2 Renton

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population101,494
Coordinates47.4828800, -122.2170700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: (-122.026789, 47.163318)
End: (-122.217044, 47.482897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.16 gal
4.38 L · about $6.07
Round trip
$12.14
2.32 gal · 8.76 L
Estimated CO2
10.3 kg one way
Round trip: 20.6 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $6.07 $12.14
Mid-grade $5.57 $6.46 $12.92
Premium $5.77 $6.69 $13.39
Diesel $5.47 $6.34 $12.68

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Buckley and Renton. The current time is 08:00:00.

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.