How far is Ocean Shores, WA from Renton, WA?
The driving distance from Ocean Shores, WA to Renton, WA is about 126.5 miles (203.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.6 miles (157 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Thurston County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ocean Shores and Renton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ocean Shores and Renton.
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Start on Canal Drive Southeast
1573 ft · 1 min · Canal Drive Southeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mount Olympus Avenue Southeast
86 m · 12 sec · Mount Olympus Avenue Southeast
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Turn straight onto Canal Drive Southeast
2373 ft · 1 min · Canal Drive Southeast
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Turn left onto Ocean Lake Way Northeast
897 ft · 33 sec · Ocean Lake Way Northeast
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Turn right onto Point Brown Avenue Northeast
1.6 mi · 3 min · Point Brown Avenue Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Point Brown Avenue Northeast
42 m · 4 sec · Point Brown Avenue Northeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Point Brown Avenue Northeast
1.1 km · 2 min · Point Brown Avenue Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Damon Road
1843 ft · 52 sec · Damon Road
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Continue on State Route 115
1.9 mi · 3 min · State Route 115
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Turn right onto State Route 109
14.6 mi · 21 min · State Route 109
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Continue on West Emerson Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · West Emerson Avenue
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Turn right onto Simpson Avenue
2.9 mi · 7 min · Simpson Avenue
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Turn slight right onto North Park Street
1956 ft · 1 min · North Park Street
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Turn left onto West Market Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West Market Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South F Street
7 m · 1 sec · South F Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South F Street
686 ft · 35 sec · South F Street
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Turn left onto East Heron Street
839 ft · 24 sec · East Heron Street
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Continue on Hornsby Way
145 m · 14 sec · Hornsby Way
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Turn right onto East Wishkah Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Wishkah Street
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Continue on Olympic Highway
19.1 mi · 25 min · Olympic Highway
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Continue straight
21.1 mi · 26 min
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Merge slight left
5.4 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
2818 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
28.8 mi · 36 min
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Keep slight right
20.7 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 518 West, I 405 North: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Bellevue
136 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Renton, Bellevue
2062 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 167 South: Renton, Auburn
2161 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Renton, Rainier Avenue South
1520 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WA 167 North: Renton, Rainier Avenue South
1005 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
1102 ft · 23 sec · 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 Ocean Shores and Renton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Olympic Highway
Merge slight left
28.8 mi · 00h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Ocean Shores and Sunny near Renton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ocean Shores to Renton?
The road trip is about 126.5 miles (203.6 km) and usually takes 02h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Tumwater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.2 miles from Ocean Shores and 63.3 miles from Renton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.6 miles (157 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:30 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.34 one way or $46.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ocean Shores and Sunny near Renton.
Stop Ideas Near Tumwater
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Lacey - City Hall Parking
Olympia Urban Forestry
Shelton Civic Center
Lacey Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tumwater.
Centennial Station
Centralia station
Tacoma Dome Station
Tukwila station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ocean Shores and Renton. Straight-line distance: 97.55 mi (156.99 km).
#1 Ocean Shores
City in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States
| Population | 6,724 |
| Coordinates | 46.9737000, -124.1562900 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| 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: 204 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 34m |
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 | $23.34 | $46.68 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $24.83 | $49.66 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $25.74 | $51.48 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $24.38 | $48.77 |
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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