How far is Larch Way, WA from Renton, WA?
The driving distance from Larch Way, WA to Renton, WA is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in King County, Washington.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Larch Way and Renton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Larch Way and Renton.
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Start on the route
48 m · 13 sec
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Turn right
19 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto 172nd Street Southwest
85 m · 12 sec · 172nd Street Southwest
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Continue on 172nd Street Southwest
1062 ft · 33 sec · 172nd Street Southwest
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Turn right onto Larch Way
2003 ft · 44 sec · Larch Way
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Turn right onto 178th Street Southwest
1862 ft · 47 sec · 178th Street Southwest
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Continue on Maple Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Maple Road
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Turn right onto Alderwood Mall Parkway
953 ft · 27 sec · Alderwood Mall Parkway
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Take the ramp right toward I 5 South, I 405 South, WA 525 South
1416 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight right
2066 ft · 29 sec
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right
23.1 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 900 East: Park Avenue North, Sunset Boulevard Northeast
1509 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto North Southport Drive
1836 ft · 49 sec · North Southport Drive
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Continue on Logan Avenue North
1.1 mi · 3 min · Logan Avenue North
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Continue on Airport Way South
2113 ft · 60 sec · Airport Way South
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Turn left onto Rainier Avenue South
777 ft · 24 sec · Rainier Avenue South
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Turn left
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 Larch Way and Renton.
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.
I 5 South
Keep slight right
23.1 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Larch Way 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 Larch Way to Renton?
The road trip is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Kirkland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.8 miles from Larch Way and 16.1 miles from Renton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.92 one way or $11.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Larch Way and Mostly Sunny near Renton.
Stop Ideas Near Kirkland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Tukwila Community Center
Renton City Human Services
Renton City Hall
Renton Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kirkland.
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
King Street Station
Edmonds station
Tukwila station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Larch Way and Renton. Straight-line distance: 24.93 mi (40.12 km).
#1 Larch Way
This Snohomish County locale is situated in a Pacific Northwest temperate rainforest, characterized by lush greenery and a mild, wet climate.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.8429000, -122.2527500 |
| Altitude | - |
| 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: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $5.44 | $5.92 | $11.85 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $6.23 | $12.47 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $6.51 | $13.03 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $7.95 | $15.90 |
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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