How far is Maple Valley, WA from Renton, WA?
The driving distance from Maple Valley, WA to Renton, WA is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.1 miles (16.3 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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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Maple Valley and Renton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maple Valley and Renton.
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Start on the route
44 m · 13 sec
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Turn right
47 m · 14 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Southeast Wax Road
130 m · 18 sec · Southeast Wax Road
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Turn left onto Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
658 ft · 18 sec · Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
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Continue on Renton Maple Valley Road Southeast
5.5 mi · 9 min · Renton Maple Valley Road Southeast
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Continue on Southeast Renton Maple Valley Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Southeast Renton Maple Valley Road
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Continue on Maple Valley Highway
4 mi · 7 min · Maple Valley Highway
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Continue on Bronson Way North
2235 ft · 51 sec · Bronson Way North
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Turn right onto South 2nd Street
3216 ft · 1 min · South 2nd Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Rainier Avenue South
557 ft · 16 sec · 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 Maple Valley 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.
Renton Maple Valley Road Southeast
Continue on Renton Maple Valley Road Southeast
5.47 mi · 00h 09m
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 Maple Valley 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 Maple Valley to Renton?
The road trip is about 12.5 miles (20.1 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?
East Renton Highlands is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Maple Valley and 6.3 miles from Renton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.1 miles (16.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 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 $2.30 one way or $4.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Maple Valley and Mostly Sunny near Renton.
Stop Ideas Near East Renton Highlands
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Tukwila Community Center
Auburn Building Permits
City of Auburn
City Hall Saloon & Eatery
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Renton Highlands.
Tukwila station
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Tacoma Dome Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maple Valley and Renton. Straight-line distance: 10.12 mi (16.29 km).
#1 Maple Valley
City in King County, Washington, United States
| Population | 27,544 |
| Coordinates | 47.3927200, -122.0464100 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| 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: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $2.30 | $4.61 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $2.54 | $5.08 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $2.41 | $4.81 |
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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