How far is Orting, WA from Renton, WA?

The driving distance from Orting, WA to Renton, WA is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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
29.08 mi
00h 38m
Flight
26.61 mi
42.82 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.61 mi
Kilometers
42.82 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.08 mi
Kilometers
46.8 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Renton
Wed, Apr 22, 9:55 PM PDT
Return by in Orting
Wed, Apr 22, 10:34 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orting
2026-04-22T21:16
Arrive Renton
Wed, Apr 22, 9:55 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:12 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Orting
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
Algona
WA

City in King County, Washington, United States

From Orting
14.5 mi
00h 19m
To Renton
14.5 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 mph SW
Destination
56°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Avenue South

    16 m · 4 sec · Washington Avenue South

  2. 2

    Continue on Washington Avenue Northwest

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Washington Avenue Northwest

  3. 3

    Continue on State Route 162

    5.2 mi · 8 min · State Route 162

  4. 4

    Continue on Orting Highway East

    2841 ft · 1 min · Orting Highway East

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward WA 410 West: Tacoma

    1496 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on WA 167 North: Seattle

    1749 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    19.2 mi · 24 min · Valley Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Rainier Avenue South

    1.5 km · 2 min · Rainier Avenue South

  10. 10

    Turn right

    12 m · 3 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Orting 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
11 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Valley Freeway
19.2 mi · 66%
State Route 162
5.19 mi · 18%
Washington Avenue Northwest
1.48 mi · 5%
WA 410 West
1.39 mi · 5%
Rainier Avenue South
0.91 mi · 3%
Orting Highway East
0.54 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Valley Freeway

Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

19.2 mi · 00h 24m

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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
26.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Algona
00h 19m from Orting
Leave By
7:12 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Orting and Light Rain Likely near Renton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Algona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Orting and 14.5 miles from Renton.

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

The direct path is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:12 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.34 one way or $10.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Orting and Light Rain Likely near Renton.

Stop Ideas Near Algona

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 Algona and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Food stop 8.7 mi away

Old City Hall Tacoma

Tacoma , WA
625 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA 98402
Rating 4.8/5 5 reviews Coworking space,Restaurant,Retail space rental agency
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 14.5 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 2.2 mi away

Auburn Building Permits

Auburn , WA
25 W Main St, Auburn, WA 98001
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Professional services
City of Normandy Park City Hall
Meeting point 12 mi away

City of Normandy Park City Hall

Normandy Park , WA
801 SW 174th St, Normandy Park, WA 98166
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Algona.

RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

13 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

20 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

King Street Station

36 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

38 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orting and Renton. Straight-line distance: 26.61 mi (42.82 km).

Orting

#1 Orting

City in Pierce County, Washington, United States

Population8,647
Coordinates47.0978800, -122.2042800
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Renton

#2 Renton

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population101,494
Coordinates47.4828800, -122.2170700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Washington Avenue South (-122.204326, 47.097845)
End: (-122.217044, 47.482897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.02 gal
3.88 L · about $5.34
Round trip
$10.68
2.04 gal · 7.76 L
Estimated CO2
9.1 kg one way
Round trip: 18.1 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $5.34 $10.68
Mid-grade $5.57 $5.68 $11.36
Premium $5.77 $5.89 $11.77
Diesel $5.47 $5.58 $11.15

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Orting and Renton. The current time is 21:16:11.

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.