How far is Hockinson, WA from Renton, WA?
The driving distance from Hockinson, WA to Renton, WA is about 158.3 miles (254.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121.2 miles (195.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in and county seat of Lewis County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hockinson and Renton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hockinson and Renton.
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Start on the route
72 m · 18 sec
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Turn right
8 m · 4 sec
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Turn right
34 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Northeast 182nd Avenue
106 m · 13 sec · Northeast 182nd Avenue
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Turn right onto Northeast 159th Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · Northeast 159th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Northeast Caples Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Northeast Caples Road
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Turn right onto Northeast 117th Avenue
1472 ft · 31 sec · Northeast 117th Avenue
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Turn left onto Northeast 154th Street
1565 ft · 27 sec · Northeast 154th Street
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Continue on Northeast 112th Avenue
578 ft · 13 sec · Northeast 112th Avenue
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Turn left onto Northeast 156th Street
1 mi · 2 min · Northeast 156th Street
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Continue on Northeast 92nd Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Northeast 92nd Avenue
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Turn left onto Northeast 179th Street
4 mi · 7 min · Northeast 179th Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 5 North: Seattle
1414 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
123.7 mi · 2 hr 19 min
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Keep slight right
20.7 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 518 West, I 405 North: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Bellevue
136 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Renton, Bellevue
2062 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 167 South: Renton, Auburn
2161 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Renton, Rainier Avenue South
1520 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WA 167 North: Renton, Rainier Avenue South
1005 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
1102 ft · 23 sec · 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 Hockinson and Renton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 5 North
Merge slight left
124 mi · 02h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Light Rain leaving Hockinson and Light Rain Likely near Renton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hockinson to Renton?
The road trip is about 158.3 miles (254.8 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?
Chehalis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.3 miles from Hockinson and 79 miles from Renton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121.2 miles (195.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:00 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.25 one way or $58.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Hockinson and Light Rain Likely near Renton.
Stop Ideas Near Chehalis
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chehalis.
Centralia station
Centennial Station
Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center
Tacoma Dome Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hockinson and Renton. Straight-line distance: 121.25 mi (195.13 km).
#1 Hockinson
Census designated place
| Population | 4,771 |
| Coordinates | 45.7378900, -122.4870400 |
| Altitude | 94 |
| 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: 255 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
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 | $29.25 | $58.50 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $31.12 | $62.24 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $32.26 | $64.52 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $30.56 | $61.12 |
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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