How far is Edmonds, WA from Renton, WA?

The driving distance from Edmonds, WA to Renton, WA is about 28 miles (45.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
28.04 mi
00h 37m
Flight
23.84 mi
38.37 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.84 mi
Kilometers
38.37 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.04 mi
Kilometers
45.12 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Renton
Thu, Apr 30, 11:01 PM PDT
Return by in Edmonds
Thu, Apr 30, 11:38 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edmonds
2026-04-30T22:23
Arrive Renton
Thu, Apr 30, 11:01 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:16 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Edmonds
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Seattle
WA

The eighteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Seattle metropolitan area.

From Edmonds
14 mi
00h 18m
To Renton
14 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph N
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 5th Avenue North

    8 m · 2 sec · 5th Avenue North

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    10 m · 28 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    14 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue South

    1.4 km · 3 min · 5th Avenue South

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Edmonds Way

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Edmonds Way

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto North 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way

    2133 ft · 49 sec · North 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way

  7. 7

    Continue on Northeast 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way

    2177 ft · 46 sec · Northeast 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 South: Seattle

    2633 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    19.7 mi · 25 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 900 East

    1096 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Martin Luther King Junior Way South

    92 m · 5 sec · Martin Luther King Junior Way South

  12. 12

    Continue on Martin Luther King Junior Way South

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King Junior Way South

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto South 133rd Street

    2811 ft · 1 min · South 133rd Street

  14. 14

    Continue on South 132nd Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South 132nd Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Renton Avenue South

    1503 ft · 30 sec · Renton Avenue South

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Southwest Victoria Street

    1177 ft · 42 sec · Southwest Victoria Street

  17. 17

    Turn straight

    12 m · 3 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Edmonds 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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
20.2 mi · 72%
Edmonds Way
2.62 mi · 9%
Martin Luther King Junior Way South
1.63 mi · 6%
5th Avenue South
0.86 mi · 3%
South 132nd Street
0.66 mi · 2%
South 133rd Street
0.53 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Merge slight left

19.7 mi · 00h 25m

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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
23.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seattle
00h 18m from Edmonds
Leave By
7:16 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Edmonds and Mostly Sunny near Renton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 28 miles (45.1 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Seattle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Edmonds and 14 miles from Renton.

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

The direct path is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:16 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.18 one way or $10.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Seattle

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 Seattle and the surrounding midpoint area.
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 10.7 mi away

Tukwila Community Center

Tukwila , WA
12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168
Rating 4.5/5 633 reviews City park,Community center
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 12.9 mi away

Renton City Human Services

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Social services organization
Renton City Hall
Meeting point 12.9 mi away

Renton City Hall

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 2.1/5 14 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.9 mi away

Renton Police Department

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 2.8/5 25 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

King Street Station

1 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

2 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

Tukwila station

17 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

Edmonds station

23 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edmonds and Renton. Straight-line distance: 23.84 mi (38.37 km).

Edmonds

#1 Edmonds

A city in Snohomish County, Washington.

Population42,515
Coordinates47.8106500, -122.3773600
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Renton

#2 Renton

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population101,494
Coordinates47.4828800, -122.2170700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: 5th Avenue North (-122.377359, 47.81065)
End: (-122.217044, 47.482897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.99 gal
3.74 L · about $5.18
Round trip
$10.36
1.98 gal · 7.48 L
Estimated CO2
8.8 kg one way
Round trip: 17.6 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $5.18 $10.36
Mid-grade $5.57 $5.51 $11.02
Premium $5.77 $5.71 $11.43
Diesel $5.47 $5.41 $10.82

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Edmonds and Renton. The current time is 22:23:49.

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.