How far is Monroe, WA from Renton, WA?

The driving distance from Monroe, WA to Renton, WA is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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
34.92 mi
00h 42m
Flight
28.17 mi
45.33 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.17 mi
Kilometers
45.33 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.92 mi
Kilometers
56.2 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Renton
Wed, May 6, 4:54 PM PDT
Return by in Monroe
Wed, May 6, 5:37 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monroe
2026-05-06T16:11
Arrive Renton
Wed, May 6, 4:54 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:04 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Monroe
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Kingsgate
WA

Census designated place

From Monroe
17.5 mi
00h 21m
To Renton
17.5 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, May 6 3:00 PM PDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Lewis Street

    1420 ft · 52 sec · South Lewis Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    2966 ft · 1 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit right toward WA 522 West

    7.5 mi · 10 min · State Highway 522

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 522

    5.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 522

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Bellevue

    1.3 km · 59 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight left

    17.7 mi · 22 min

  7. 7

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

    1509 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Southport Drive

    1836 ft · 49 sec · North Southport Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on Logan Avenue North

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Logan Avenue North

  10. 10

    Continue on Airport Way South

    2113 ft · 60 sec · Airport Way South

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Rainier Avenue South

    777 ft · 24 sec · Rainier Avenue South

  12. 12

    Turn left

    12 m · 3 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Monroe 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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 522
5.76 mi · 16%
State Highway 522
3.76 mi · 11%
WA 522 West
3.76 mi · 11%
Logan Avenue North
1.11 mi · 3%
I 405 South
0.78 mi · 2%
Airport Way South
0.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn slight left

17.7 mi · 00h 22m

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 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
28.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kingsgate
00h 21m from Monroe
Leave By
7:04 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Monroe and Sunny near Renton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Monroe to Renton?

The road trip is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

Kingsgate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Monroe and 17.5 miles from Renton.

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

The direct path is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 7:04 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.44 one way or $12.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monroe and Renton. Straight-line distance: 28.17 mi (45.33 km).

Monroe

#1 Monroe

City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States

Population20,681
Coordinates47.8553800, -121.9709600
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Renton

#2 Renton

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population101,494
Coordinates47.4828800, -122.2170700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: South Lewis Street (-121.970799, 47.855379)
End: (-122.217044, 47.482897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.23 gal
4.66 L · about $6.44
Round trip
$12.87
2.46 gal · 9.32 L
Estimated CO2
10.9 kg one way
Round trip: 21.9 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $6.44 $12.87
Mid-grade $5.57 $6.85 $13.69
Premium $5.77 $7.10 $14.20
Diesel $5.47 $6.72 $13.45

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 · May 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Monroe and Renton. The current time is 16:11:36.

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.