How far is Fairwood, WA from Renton, WA?

The driving distance from Fairwood, WA to Renton, WA is about 286.2 miles (460.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 224.3 miles (361 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
286.18 mi
04h 44m
Flight
224.33 mi
361.02 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
224.33 mi
Kilometers
361.02 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
286.18 mi
Kilometers
460.57 km
Drive Time
04h 44m

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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 04h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Renton
Fri, Apr 17, 11:19 AM PDT
Return by in Fairwood
Fri, Apr 17, 4:03 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairwood
2026-04-17T06:34
Arrive Renton
Fri, Apr 17, 11:19 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:32 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairwood
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
George
WA

City in Washington, USA

From Fairwood
143.5 mi
02h 22m
To Renton
142.7 mi
02h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    116 m · 30 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Bellwood Drive

    674 ft · 31 sec · West Bellwood Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Hastings Road

    3272 ft · 1 min · West Hastings Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Division Street

    7.6 mi · 17 min · North Division Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North Browne Street

    2594 ft · 1 min · North Browne Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    3 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    211 mi · 3 hr 50 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405: Renton, Everett

    1138 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 405 South: Renton

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 900 East: Park Avenue North, Sunset Boulevard Northeast

    1509 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Southport Drive

    1836 ft · 49 sec · North Southport Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on Logan Avenue North

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Logan Avenue North

  15. 15

    Continue on Airport Way South

    2113 ft · 60 sec · Airport Way South

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Rainier Avenue South

    777 ft · 24 sec · Rainier Avenue South

  17. 17

    Turn left

    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 Fairwood 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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Browne Street
271 mi · 95%
North Division Street
7.64 mi · 3%
I 405 South
5.58 mi · 2%
Logan Avenue North
1.11 mi
West Hastings Road
0.62 mi
Airport Way South
0.4 mi
Longest Stretch

North Browne Street

Keep slight left

211 mi · 03h 50m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.9 mi
224.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
George
02h 22m from Fairwood
Leave By
7:32 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fairwood and Partly 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 286.2 miles (460.6 km) and usually takes 04h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

George is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.5 miles from Fairwood and 142.7 miles from Renton.

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

The direct path is about 224.3 miles (361 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.85 one way or $105.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fairwood and Partly Sunny near Renton.

Stop Ideas Near George

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around George, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Quincy, Washington

18 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Ephrata, WA

34 mi away
1352 Basin Street SW
RAIL

Ephrata

36 mi away
24 Alder St NW
BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

46 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairwood and Renton. Straight-line distance: 224.33 mi (361.02 km).

Fairwood

#1 Fairwood

Census designated place in King County, Washington

Population7,905
Coordinates47.7668400, -117.4174400
Altitude553
CountryUnited States
Renton

#2 Renton

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population101,494
Coordinates47.4828800, -122.2170700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: (-117.417445, 47.766761)
End: (-122.217044, 47.482897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 461 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.1 gal
38.23 L · about $52.85
Round trip
$105.71
20.2 gal · 76.46 L
Estimated CO2
89.8 kg one way
Round trip: 179.5 kg / 396 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $52.85 $105.71
Mid-grade $5.57 $56.23 $112.45
Premium $5.77 $58.29 $116.57
Diesel $5.47 $55.22 $110.43

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairwood and Renton. The current time is 06:34:48.

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.