How far is Issaquah, WA from Renton, WA?

The driving distance from Issaquah, WA to Renton, WA is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.38 mi
00h 22m
Flight
9.21 mi
14.82 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.21 mi
Kilometers
14.82 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.38 mi
Kilometers
26.36 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Renton
Thu, Apr 23, 7:19 AM PDT
Return by in Issaquah
Thu, Apr 23, 7:42 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Issaquah
2026-04-23T06:57
Arrive Renton
Thu, Apr 23, 7:19 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:44 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Issaquah
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Eastgate
WA

Census designated place and neighborhood of Bellevue, Washington

From Issaquah
8.2 mi
00h 11m
To Renton
8.2 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Issaquah and Renton.

  1. 1

    Start on East Sunset Way

    2996 ft · 2 min · East Sunset Way

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left toward I 90 West

    1874 ft · 47 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    7.4 mi · 9 min

  4. 4

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

    1138 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 405 South: Renton

    1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

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

    1509 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Southport Drive

    1836 ft · 49 sec · North Southport Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on Logan Avenue North

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Logan Avenue North

  10. 10

    Continue on Airport Way South

    2113 ft · 60 sec · Airport Way South

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Rainier Avenue South

    777 ft · 24 sec · Rainier Avenue South

  12. 12

    Turn left

    12 m · 3 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
79.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
7.71 mi · 47%
I 405 South
5.58 mi · 34%
Logan Avenue North
1.11 mi · 7%
East Sunset Way
0.57 mi · 3%
Airport Way South
0.4 mi · 2%
North Southport Drive
0.35 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Merge slight left

7.36 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
9.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eastgate
00h 11m from Issaquah
Leave By
7:44 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Issaquah and Mostly Sunny near Renton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Issaquah to Renton?

The road trip is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?

Eastgate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.2 miles from Issaquah and 8.2 miles from Renton.

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

The direct path is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 7:44 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.04 one way or $6.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Issaquah and Mostly Sunny near Renton.

Stop Ideas Near Eastgate

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 Eastgate and the surrounding midpoint area.
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 8.2 mi away

Tukwila Community Center

Tukwila , WA
12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168
Rating 4.5/5 633 reviews City park,Community center
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 7.5 mi away

Renton City Human Services

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Social services organization
Renton City Hall
Meeting point 7.5 mi away

Renton City Hall

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 2.1/5 14 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 7.5 mi away

Renton Police Department

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 2.8/5 25 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Tukwila station

14 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

King Street Station

14 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

16 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

Edmonds station

32 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Issaquah and Renton. Straight-line distance: 9.21 mi (14.82 km).

Issaquah

#1 Issaquah

A city in King County, Washington.

Population39,681
Coordinates47.5301000, -122.0326200
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Renton

#2 Renton

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population101,494
Coordinates47.4828800, -122.2170700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: East Sunset Way (-122.03262, 47.530066)
End: (-122.217044, 47.482897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.58 gal
2.19 L · about $3.04
Round trip
$6.07
1.16 gal · 4.38 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.3 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $3.04 $6.07
Mid-grade $5.57 $3.23 $6.46
Premium $5.77 $3.35 $6.69
Diesel $5.47 $3.17 $6.34

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Issaquah and Renton. The current time is 06:57:13.

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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.