How far is Fairwood, WA from Renton, WA?
The driving distance from Fairwood, WA to Renton, WA is about 5.3 miles (8.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.7 miles (5.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 25m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairwood and Renton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairwood and Renton.
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Start on Southeast 172nd Street
592 ft · 26 sec · Southeast 172nd Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 139th Place Southeast
96 m · 17 sec · 139th Place Southeast
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Turn sharp right onto Southeast 171st Place
67 m · 16 sec · Southeast 171st Place
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Turn left onto 140th Avenue Southeast
1.7 mi · 4 min · 140th Avenue Southeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Maple Valley Highway
2.3 mi · 4 min · Maple Valley Highway
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Continue on Bronson Way North
2235 ft · 51 sec · Bronson Way North
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Turn right onto South 2nd Street
3216 ft · 1 min · South 2nd Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Rainier Avenue South
557 ft · 16 sec · 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 Fairwood 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.
Maple Valley Highway
At the end of the road, turn left onto Maple Valley Highway
2.27 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Sunny leaving Fairwood and Sunny near Renton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairwood to Renton?
The road trip is about 5.3 miles (8.6 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?
East Renton Highlands is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.7 miles from Fairwood and 2.7 miles from Renton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.7 miles (5.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 8:04 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.03 one way or $2.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fairwood and Sunny near Renton.
Stop Ideas Near East Renton Highlands
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Tukwila Community Center
Auburn Building Permits
City of Auburn
Auburn Community & Event Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Renton Highlands.
Tukwila station
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Tacoma Dome Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairwood and Renton. Straight-line distance: 3.67 mi (5.9 km).
#1 Fairwood
Situated in King County at an elevation of approximately 531 feet, this suburban community lies southeast of Renton within the greater Seattle metropolitan area.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.4484300, -122.1573400 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| 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: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $5.44 | $1.03 | $2.07 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $1.09 | $2.17 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $1.14 | $2.27 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $1.39 | $2.77 |
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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