How far is Home, WA from Renton, WA?
The driving distance from Home, WA to Renton, WA is about 53.2 miles (85.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 06m.
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.
The third most populous city in Washington.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Cloudy then Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Home and Renton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Home and Renton.
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Start on 7th Avenue Northwest
1074 ft · 50 sec · 7th Avenue Northwest
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Turn right onto Key Peninsula Highway Northwest
7.6 mi · 13 min · Key Peninsula Highway Northwest
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Goldman Drive Northwest
1.1 km · 2 min · Goldman Drive Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.4 km · 2 min
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Turn straight
145 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Purdy Drive Northwest
1.3 km · 1 min · Purdy Drive Northwest
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Take the ramp straight toward WA 16 East
1834 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight right
13.1 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight left
1.5 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Seattle
683 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
1356 ft · 19 sec
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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 Home 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
Keep slight right
20.7 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Cloudy then Light Rain leaving Home and Rain near Renton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Home to Renton?
The road trip is about 53.2 miles (85.6 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Tacoma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.3 miles from Home and 26.8 miles from Renton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:18 PM PST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.57 one way or $19.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy then Light Rain around Home and Rain near Renton.
Stop Ideas Near Tacoma
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Auburn Building Permits
Lakewood City Hall
Auburn Community & Event Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tacoma.
Tacoma Dome Station
Tukwila station
Centennial Station
King Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Home and Renton. Straight-line distance: 29.34 mi (47.22 km).
#1 Home
Situated on the Key Peninsula in Pierce County at an elevation of 105 feet, this unincorporated community lies along Von Geldern Cove off Carr Inlet in the Puget Sound region.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.2748200, -122.7637500 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| 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: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $5.09 | $9.57 | $19.14 |
| Mid-grade | $5.38 | $10.11 | $20.23 |
| Premium | $5.65 | $10.62 | $21.23 |
| Diesel | $7.22 | $13.57 | $27.13 |
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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