How far is Medina, WA from Renton, WA?

The driving distance from Medina, WA to Renton, WA is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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
12.23 mi
00h 21m
Flight
9.55 mi
15.37 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.55 mi
Kilometers
15.37 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.23 mi
Kilometers
19.68 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Renton
Thu, Apr 23, 10:06 PM PDT
Return by in Medina
Thu, Apr 23, 10:27 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Medina
2026-04-23T21:44
Arrive Renton
Thu, Apr 23, 10:06 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:48 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Medina
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
Newport
WA

City in, and the county seat of, Pend Oreille County, Washington

From Medina
6.1 mi
00h 10m
To Renton
6.2 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 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 Medina and Renton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    12 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northeast 12th Street

    733 ft · 20 sec · Northeast 12th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast

    979 ft · 35 sec · Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast

  4. 4

    Continue on Northeast 1st Street

    982 ft · 28 sec · Northeast 1st Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Northeast 8th Street

    1.3 mi · 4 min · Northeast 8th Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 405 South

    1.1 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    7.4 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

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

    1509 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Southport Drive

    1836 ft · 49 sec · North Southport Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on Logan Avenue North

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Logan Avenue North

  11. 11

    Continue on Airport Way South

    2113 ft · 60 sec · Airport Way South

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Rainier Avenue South

    777 ft · 24 sec · Rainier Avenue South

  13. 13

    Turn left

    12 m · 3 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Medina 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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
114.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 405 South
8.1 mi · 66%
Northeast 8th Street
1.3 mi · 11%
Logan Avenue North
1.11 mi · 9%
Airport Way South
0.4 mi · 3%
North Southport Drive
0.35 mi · 3%
WA 900 East
0.29 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 405 South

Merge slight left

7.39 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 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
9.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newport
00h 10m from Medina
Leave By
7:48 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Medina 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 Medina to Renton?

The road trip is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?

Newport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.1 miles from Medina and 6.2 miles from Renton.

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

The direct path is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:48 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.25 one way or $4.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Newport

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 Newport and the surrounding midpoint area.
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 6.4 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 Newport.

RAIL

King Street Station

12 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
RAIL

Tukwila station

13 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

14 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

Edmonds station

31 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Medina and Renton. Straight-line distance: 9.55 mi (15.37 km).

Medina

#1 Medina

City in Washington state

Population3,308
Coordinates47.6209300, -122.2276200
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Renton

#2 Renton

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population101,494
Coordinates47.4828800, -122.2170700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: (-122.227738, 47.620934)
End: (-122.217044, 47.482897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.43 gal
1.63 L · about $2.25
Round trip
$4.50
0.86 gal · 3.26 L
Estimated CO2
3.8 kg one way
Round trip: 7.6 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $2.25 $4.50
Mid-grade $5.57 $2.39 $4.79
Premium $5.77 $2.48 $4.96
Diesel $5.47 $2.35 $4.70

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Medina and Renton. The current time is 21:44:34.

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.