How far is Milton, WA from Renton, WA?
The driving distance from Milton, WA to Renton, WA is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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 28m.
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.
The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milton and Renton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milton and Renton.
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Start on the route
13 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Maine Street
38 m · 6 sec · Maine Street
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Turn right onto 16th Avenue
83 m · 9 sec · 16th Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Milton Way
1.4 km · 2 min · Milton Way
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Keep slight right to continue on Milton Way
133 m · 11 sec · Milton Way
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Turn left onto Meridian Avenue East
106 m · 14 sec · Meridian Avenue East
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Turn right onto Jovita Boulevard East
851 ft · 23 sec · Jovita Boulevard East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Jovita Boulevard East
19 m · 1 sec · Jovita Boulevard East
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Exit the roundabout onto Jovita Boulevard East
1.8 mi · 3 min · Jovita Boulevard East
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Continue on Stewart Road Southwest
568 ft · 23 sec · Stewart Road Southwest
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Take the ramp left toward WA 167 North: Auburn, Seattle
2374 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
15.4 mi · 20 min · Valley Freeway
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Continue on Rainier Avenue South
1.5 km · 2 min · 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 Milton 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.
Valley Freeway
Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
15.4 mi · 00h 20m
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 Milton 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 Milton to Renton?
The road trip is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Kent is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Milton and 10 miles from Renton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:34 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.66 one way or $7.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Milton and Mostly Sunny near Renton.
Stop Ideas Near Kent
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milton and Renton. Straight-line distance: 16.83 mi (27.08 km).
#1 Milton
City in Washington, USA
| Population | 8,222 |
| Coordinates | 47.2481600, -122.3129000 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| 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: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $3.66 | $7.33 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $3.90 | $7.79 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $3.83 | $7.65 |
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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