How far is Lake Shore, WA from Renton, WA?

The driving distance from Lake Shore, WA to Renton, WA is about 154.2 miles (248.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.8 miles (202.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m 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
154.17 mi
02h 38m
Flight
125.86 mi
202.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.86 mi
Kilometers
202.55 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.17 mi
Kilometers
248.12 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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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 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Renton
Thu, Oct 15, 8:08 PM PDT
Return by in Lake Shore
Thu, Oct 15, 10:46 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Shore
2026-10-15T17:29
Arrive Renton
Thu, Oct 15, 8:08 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:12 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Shore
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
Centralia
WA

City in Washington State

From Lake Shore
77 mi
01h 19m
To Renton
77.2 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph E
Destination
72°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM PDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Shore and Renton.

  1. 1

    Start on Northwest 96th Street

    24 m · 4 sec · Northwest 96th Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Northwest 20th Avenue

    160 m · 23 sec · Northwest 20th Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Northwest 98th Street

    122 m · 23 sec · Northwest 98th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Northwest 18th Avenue

    53 m · 10 sec · Northwest 18th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Northwest 99th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Northwest 99th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Northeast 99th Street

    2319 ft · 1 min · Northeast 99th Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left

    3063 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    127.5 mi · 2 hr 24 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 Lake Shore and Renton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northeast 99th Street
149 mi · 97%
I 405 North
1.69 mi · 1%
Northwest 99th Street
0.94 mi · 1%
Rainier Avenue South
0.91 mi · 1%
WA 167 South
0.7 mi
Valley Freeway
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

Northeast 99th Street

Merge slight left

127 mi · 02h 24m

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
02h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.4 mi
125.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centralia
01h 19m from Lake Shore
Leave By
1:12 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lake Shore and Sunny near Renton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lake Shore to Renton?

The road trip is about 154.2 miles (248.1 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Centralia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77 miles from Lake Shore and 77.2 miles from Renton.

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

The direct path is about 125.8 miles (202.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.4 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 1:12 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.57 one way or $59.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lake Shore and Sunny near Renton.

Stop Ideas Near Centralia

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Centralia, 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 Centralia.

RAIL

Centralia station

210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Centennial Station

33 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

64 mi away
501 South First Street
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

71 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Shore and Renton. Straight-line distance: 125.86 mi (202.55 km).

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#1 Lake Shore

Located in Clark County at an elevation of 223 feet, this community is situated along the eastern shore of Vancouver Lake, north of the city of Vancouver.

Population0
Coordinates45.6906700, -122.6909300
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Renton

#2 Renton

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population101,494
Coordinates47.4828800, -122.2170700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Northwest 96th Street (-122.690748, 45.690984)
End: (-122.217044, 47.482897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 248 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.44 gal
20.59 L · about $29.57
Round trip
$59.13
10.88 gal · 41.18 L
Estimated CO2
48.3 kg one way
Round trip: 96.7 kg / 213 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.44 $29.57 $59.13
Mid-grade $5.72 $31.11 $62.22
Premium $5.98 $32.51 $65.03
Diesel $7.29 $39.67 $79.34

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake Shore and Renton. The current time is 17:29:14.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.