How far is Central Park, WA from Renton, WA?

The driving distance from Central Park, WA to Renton, WA is about 94.9 miles (152.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.7 miles (125 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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
94.94 mi
01h 42m
Flight
77.65 mi
124.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.65 mi
Kilometers
124.97 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.94 mi
Kilometers
152.79 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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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 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Renton
Wed, Apr 22, 9:13 PM PDT
Return by in Central Park
Wed, Apr 22, 10:56 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Central Park
2026-04-22T19:30
Arrive Renton
Wed, Apr 22, 9:13 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:04 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Central Park
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
Lacey
WA

The most populous city in Thurston County, Washington.

From Central Park
47.4 mi
00h 51m
To Renton
47.5 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
56°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Central Park and Renton.

  1. 1

    Start on Olympic Highway

    14.8 mi · 19 min · Olympic Highway

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    21.1 mi · 26 min

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    2818 ft · 53 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    28.8 mi · 36 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    20.7 mi · 26 min

  7. 7

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

    136 m · 11 sec

  8. 8

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

    2062 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

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

    2161 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Renton, Rainier Avenue South

    1520 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

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

    1005 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    1102 ft · 23 sec · Valley Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on Rainier Avenue South

    1.5 km · 2 min · Rainier Avenue South

  15. 15

    Turn right

    12 m · 3 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Olympic Highway
91.2 mi · 96%
I 405 North
1.69 mi · 2%
Rainier Avenue South
0.91 mi · 1%
WA 167 South
0.7 mi · 1%
Valley Freeway
0.21 mi
WA 167 North
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

Olympic Highway

Merge slight left

28.8 mi · 00h 36m

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
01h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
77.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lacey
00h 51m from Central Park
Leave By
3:04 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Central Park 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 Central Park to Renton?

The road trip is about 94.9 miles (152.8 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Lacey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.4 miles from Central Park and 47.5 miles from Renton.

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

The direct path is about 77.7 miles (125 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 3:04 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.53 one way or $35.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Central Park and Light Rain Likely near Renton.

Stop Ideas Near Lacey

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 Lacey and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 1.5 mi away

City of Lacey - City Hall Parking

Olympia , WA
402 College St SE, Olympia, WA 98503
Parking lot
Olympia City Hall
Meeting point 4.7 mi away

Olympia City Hall

Olympia , WA
601 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA 98501
Rating 3.2/5 17 reviews City Hall,City government office,Government
Lacey Community Center
Nearby stop 1.3 mi away

Lacey Community Center

Olympia , WA
6729 Pacific Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98503
Rating 4.5/5 280 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Centennial Station

5 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Centralia station

37 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

38 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

65 mi away
7301 South 158th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Central Park and Renton. Straight-line distance: 77.65 mi (124.97 km).

Central Park

#1 Central Park

Public park at the center of Manhattan in New York City, New York, United States

Population2,685
Coordinates46.9734300, -123.6923900
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Renton

#2 Renton

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population101,494
Coordinates47.4828800, -122.2170700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: US 12 (-123.69242, 46.97362)
End: (-122.217044, 47.482897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.35 gal
12.68 L · about $17.53
Round trip
$35.06
6.7 gal · 25.36 L
Estimated CO2
29.8 kg one way
Round trip: 59.5 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $17.53 $35.06
Mid-grade $5.57 $18.65 $37.30
Premium $5.77 $19.33 $38.67
Diesel $5.47 $18.31 $36.63

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Central Park and Renton. The current time is 19:30:48.

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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.