How far is Mountlake Terrace, WA from Renton, WA?
The driving distance from Mountlake Terrace, WA to Renton, WA is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The eighteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Seattle metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mountlake Terrace and Renton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mountlake Terrace and Renton.
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Start on the route
22 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto 56th Avenue West
1209 ft · 39 sec · 56th Avenue West
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Turn right onto 236th Street Southwest
2230 ft · 1 min · 236th Street Southwest
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Take the ramp left toward I 5 South: Seattle
1490 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Seattle
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
19.7 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 900 East
1096 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight onto Martin Luther King Junior Way South
92 m · 5 sec · Martin Luther King Junior Way South
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Continue on Martin Luther King Junior Way South
1.6 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King Junior Way South
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Turn slight left onto South 133rd Street
2811 ft · 1 min · South 133rd Street
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Continue on South 132nd Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South 132nd Street
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Turn slight right onto Renton Avenue South
1503 ft · 30 sec · Renton Avenue South
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Turn slight right onto Southwest Victoria Street
1177 ft · 42 sec · Southwest Victoria Street
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Turn straight
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 Mountlake Terrace 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.
I 5 South
Merge slight left
19.7 mi · 00h 25m
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 Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Mountlake Terrace and Mostly Cloudy then 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 Mountlake Terrace to Renton?
The road trip is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Seattle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Mountlake Terrace and 12.4 miles from Renton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:30 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.61 one way or $9.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain around Mountlake Terrace and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near Renton.
Stop Ideas Near Seattle
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Tukwila Community Center
Renton City Human Services
Renton City Hall
Renton Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Seattle.
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Tukwila station
Edmonds station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mountlake Terrace and Renton. Straight-line distance: 21.52 mi (34.63 km).
#1 Mountlake Terrace
City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States
| Population | 21,315 |
| Coordinates | 47.7881500, -122.3087400 |
| Altitude | 140 |
| 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: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $4.61 | $9.21 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $4.90 | $9.80 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $5.08 | $10.16 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $4.81 | $9.62 |
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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