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

The driving distance from Medical Lake, WA to Renton, WA is about 267.5 miles (430.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 211.6 miles (340.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
267.53 mi
04h 16m
Flight
211.63 mi
340.59 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
211.63 mi
Kilometers
340.59 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
267.53 mi
Kilometers
430.55 km
Drive Time
04h 16m

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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 04h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Renton
Sun, Apr 19, 7:25 AM PDT
Return by in Medical Lake
Sun, Apr 19, 11:41 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Medical Lake
2026-04-19T03:08
Arrive Renton
Sun, Apr 19, 7:25 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:26 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Medical Lake
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
George
WA

City in Washington, USA

From Medical Lake
133.6 mi
02h 08m
To Renton
133.9 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 mph SE
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Lake Street

    38 m · 12 sec · East Lake Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Lefevre Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South Lefevre Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Route 902

    1.3 km · 2 min · State Route 902

  4. 4

    Continue on South Salnave Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · South Salnave Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward Seattle

    1156 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    42.4 mi · 45 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    211 mi · 3 hr 50 min

  8. 8

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

    1138 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 405 South: Renton

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

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

    1509 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Southport Drive

    1836 ft · 49 sec · North Southport Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on Logan Avenue North

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Logan Avenue North

  14. 14

    Continue on Airport Way South

    2113 ft · 60 sec · Airport Way South

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Rainier Avenue South

    777 ft · 24 sec · Rainier Avenue South

  16. 16

    Turn left

    12 m · 3 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Medical Lake 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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Seattle
254 mi · 95%
I 405 South
5.58 mi · 2%
South Salnave Road
4.14 mi · 2%
Logan Avenue North
1.11 mi
South Lefevre Street
1.06 mi
State Route 902
0.79 mi
Longest Stretch

Seattle

Keep slight left

211 mi · 03h 50m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.9 mi
211.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
George
02h 08m from Medical Lake
Leave By
8:26 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Medical Lake and Chance Light Rain near Renton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 267.5 miles (430.5 km) and usually takes 04h 16m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

George is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.6 miles from Medical Lake and 133.9 miles from Renton.

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

The direct path is about 211.6 miles (340.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:26 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.40 one way or $98.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Medical Lake and Chance Light Rain near Renton.

Stop Ideas Near George

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

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

BUS

Quincy, Washington

18 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Ephrata, WA

34 mi away
1352 Basin Street SW
RAIL

Ephrata

36 mi away
24 Alder St NW
BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

46 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Medical Lake and Renton. Straight-line distance: 211.63 mi (340.59 km).

Medical Lake

#1 Medical Lake

City in Spokane County, Washington, United States

Population4,944
Coordinates47.5729400, -117.6821600
Altitude739
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 Lake Street (-117.68216, 47.572857)
End: (-122.217044, 47.482897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 431 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.44 gal
35.74 L · about $49.40
Round trip
$98.80
18.88 gal · 71.48 L
Estimated CO2
83.9 kg one way
Round trip: 167.8 kg / 370 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $49.40 $98.80
Mid-grade $5.57 $52.55 $105.10
Premium $5.77 $54.48 $108.96
Diesel $5.47 $51.61 $103.22

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Medical Lake and Renton. The current time is 03:08:25.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.