How far is Enumclaw, WA from Renton, WA?
The driving distance from Enumclaw, WA to Renton, WA is about 28.6 miles (46 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Pierce County, Washington.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Enumclaw and Renton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Enumclaw and Renton.
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Start on the route
92 m · 24 sec
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Turn right onto Initial Avenue
686 ft · 25 sec · Initial Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Franklin Street
79 m · 14 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn left onto Griffin Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Griffin Avenue
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Continue on Southeast 436th Way
3222 ft · 1 min · Southeast 436th Way
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Continue on Southeast 436th Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · Southeast 436th Street
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Continue on Auburn Enumclaw Road Southeast
3.2 mi · 5 min · Auburn Enumclaw Road Southeast
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Continue on Auburn Way South
2.7 mi · 5 min · Auburn Way South
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Continue on Auburn Enumclaw Road Southeast
1 km · 1 min · Auburn Enumclaw Road Southeast
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Continue on Auburn Way South
1.4 km · 2 min · Auburn Way South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Auburn Way South
30 m · 2 sec · Auburn Way South
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Exit the roundabout onto Auburn Way South
2.5 mi · 6 min · Auburn Way South
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Take the ramp left toward WA 18 West
1115 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Route 18
3190 ft · 45 sec · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 167: Renton, Puyallup
1109 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WA 167 North: Kent, Renton
3177 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
11.6 mi · 15 min · Valley Freeway
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Continue on Rainier Avenue South
1.5 km · 2 min · Rainier Avenue South
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Turn right
12 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Enumclaw and Renton.
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.
Valley Freeway
Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
11.6 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Enumclaw and 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 Enumclaw to Renton?
The road trip is about 28.6 miles (46 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.3 miles from Enumclaw and 14.3 miles from Renton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 7:08 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.29 one way or $10.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Enumclaw and Chance Light Rain near Renton.
Stop Ideas Near Auburn
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Tukwila Community Center
City of Normandy Park City Hall
City Hall Saloon & Eatery
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Auburn.
Tacoma Dome Station
Tukwila station
King Street Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Enumclaw and Renton. Straight-line distance: 21.96 mi (35.34 km).
#1 Enumclaw
City in Washington state, USA
| Population | 12,548 |
| Coordinates | 47.2042700, -121.9915000 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Renton
The second most populous city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 101,494 |
| Coordinates | 47.4828800, -122.2170700 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-122.217044, 47.482897)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.23 | $5.29 | $10.57 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $5.62 | $11.25 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $5.83 | $11.66 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $5.52 | $11.04 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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