How far is Grand Mound, WA from Renton, WA?

The driving distance from Grand Mound, WA to Renton, WA is about 70.8 miles (114 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.8 miles (97.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
70.84 mi
01h 20m
Flight
60.82 mi
97.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.82 mi
Kilometers
97.88 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.84 mi
Kilometers
114 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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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 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Renton
Wed, Apr 29, 8:57 PM PDT
Return by in Grand Mound
Wed, Apr 29, 10:18 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grand Mound
2026-04-29T19:37
Arrive Renton
Wed, Apr 29, 8:57 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grand Mound
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
DuPont
WA

City in the state of Washington

From Grand Mound
35.4 mi
00h 40m
To Renton
35.4 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
37°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 mph NW
Destination
46°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 1:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grand Mound and Renton.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    89 m · 27 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    30 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Old Highway 99 Southwest

    1.3 km · 2 min · Old Highway 99 Southwest

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Large Round About

    25 m · 5 sec · Old Highway 99 Southwest

  5. 5

    Exit the rotary onto Old Highway 99 Southwest

    633 ft · 17 sec · Old Highway 99 Southwest

  6. 6

    Turn right onto US 12 West

    1801 ft · 49 sec · US 12 West

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 5 North

    1010 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    44.9 mi · 54 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    20.7 mi · 26 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 518 West, I 405 North: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Bellevue

    136 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Renton, Bellevue

    2062 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 167 South: Renton, Auburn

    2161 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Renton, Rainier Avenue South

    1520 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on WA 167 North: Renton, Rainier Avenue South

    1005 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    1102 ft · 23 sec · Valley Freeway

  17. 17

    Continue on Rainier Avenue South

    1.5 km · 2 min · Rainier Avenue South

  18. 18

    Turn right

    12 m · 3 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Mound and Renton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
65.7 mi · 93%
I 405 North
1.69 mi · 2%
Old Highway 99 Southwest
0.95 mi · 1%
Rainier Avenue South
0.91 mi · 1%
WA 167 South
0.7 mi · 1%
US 12 West
0.34 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Merge slight left

44.9 mi · 00h 54m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
60.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
DuPont
00h 40m from Grand Mound
Leave By
3:50 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Grand Mound and Partly Cloudy near Renton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Grand Mound to Renton?

The road trip is about 70.8 miles (114 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

DuPont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.4 miles from Grand Mound and 35.4 miles from Renton.

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

The direct path is about 60.8 miles (97.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 3:50 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.08 one way or $26.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Grand Mound and Partly Cloudy near Renton.

Stop Ideas Near DuPont

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 DuPont and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Food stop 11.3 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
City of Puyallup
Meeting point 13.5 mi away

City of Puyallup

Puyallup , WA
333 S Meridian, Puyallup, WA 98371
Rating 3.3/5 23 reviews City Hall
Lacey Community Center
Nearby stop 12.2 mi away

Lacey Community Center

Olympia , WA
6729 Pacific Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98503
Rating 4.5/5 280 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Centennial Station

17 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

23 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Centralia station

49 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

50 mi away
7301 South 158th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grand Mound and Renton. Straight-line distance: 60.82 mi (97.88 km).

Grand Mound

#1 Grand Mound

City in Thurston County, Washington, United States

Population2,981
Coordinates46.7878800, -123.0112500
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Renton

#2 Renton

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population101,494
Coordinates47.4828800, -122.2170700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: (-123.011157, 46.787882)
End: (-122.217044, 47.482897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.5 gal
9.46 L · about $13.08
Round trip
$26.17
5 gal · 18.92 L
Estimated CO2
22.2 kg one way
Round trip: 44.4 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $13.08 $26.17
Mid-grade $5.57 $13.92 $27.84
Premium $5.77 $14.43 $28.86
Diesel $5.47 $13.67 $27.33

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Grand Mound and Renton. The current time is 19:37:38.

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.