How far is Eatonville, WA from Renton, WA?

The driving distance from Eatonville, WA to Renton, WA is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.6 miles (68.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
47.38 mi
01h 04m
Flight
42.59 mi
68.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.59 mi
Kilometers
68.55 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.38 mi
Kilometers
76.25 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Renton
Sun, Apr 19, 12:39 AM PDT
Return by in Eatonville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:44 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eatonville
2026-04-18T23:35
Arrive Renton
Sun, Apr 19, 12:39 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eatonville
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
Puyallup
WA

The second-largest city in Pierce County, Washington.

From Eatonville
23.7 mi
00h 32m
To Renton
23.7 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph SSE
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mashell Avenue North

    1336 ft · 48 sec · Mashell Avenue North

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lynch Creek Road East

    85 m · 17 sec · Lynch Creek Road East

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue North

    3156 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue North

  4. 4

    Continue on Meridian Avenue East

    16.1 mi · 23 min · Meridian Avenue East

  5. 5

    Continue on Meridian East

    1.1 km · 1 min · Meridian East

  6. 6

    Continue on Meridian Avenue East

    4 mi · 8 min · Meridian Avenue East

  7. 7

    Continue on Meridian East

    1.6 km · 2 min · Meridian East

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward WA 512 East, WA 161 North: Seattle

    3 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on WA 167 North, WA 410 East: Seattle, Yakima

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    20.1 mi · 25 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 Eatonville and Renton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Valley Freeway
20.1 mi · 43%
Meridian Avenue East
20.1 mi · 42%
WA 512 East
3 mi · 6%
Meridian East
1.69 mi · 4%
Rainier Avenue South
0.91 mi · 2%
WA 167 North
0.64 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Valley Freeway

Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

20.1 mi · 00h 25m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
42.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Puyallup
00h 32m from Eatonville
Leave By
4:20 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Eatonville and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near Renton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Puyallup is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from Eatonville and 23.7 miles from Renton.

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

The direct path is about 42.6 miles (68.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 4:20 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.74 one way or $17.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Eatonville and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near Renton.

Stop Ideas Near Puyallup

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 Puyallup and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Food stop 8.8 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
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 9.7 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
Auburn Business Licenses
Meeting point 9.7 mi away

Auburn Business Licenses

Auburn , WA
25 W Main St, Auburn, WA 98001
Rating 4.5/5 4 reviews City government office
Auburn Community & Event Center
Nearby stop 9.4 mi away

Auburn Community & Event Center

Auburn , WA
Parks, Arts & Recreation Administration Building, 910 9th St SE, Auburn, WA 98002
Rating 4.5/5 84 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

11 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

31 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

Centennial Station

44 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

King Street Station

46 mi away
303 South Jackson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eatonville and Renton. Straight-line distance: 42.59 mi (68.55 km).

Eatonville

#1 Eatonville

Town of the United States

Population3,026
Coordinates46.8673300, -122.2665000
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Renton

#2 Renton

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population101,494
Coordinates47.4828800, -122.2170700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Mashell Avenue South (-122.266725, 46.867332)
End: (-122.217044, 47.482897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.67 gal
6.33 L · about $8.74
Round trip
$17.48
3.34 gal · 12.66 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.7 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $8.74 $17.48
Mid-grade $5.57 $9.30 $18.59
Premium $5.77 $9.64 $19.28
Diesel $5.47 $9.13 $18.26

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Eatonville and Renton. The current time is 23:35:17.

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.