How far is Puyallup, WA from Renton, WA?
The driving distance from Puyallup, WA to Renton, WA is about 24 miles (38.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.9 miles (33.6 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.
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 second most populous city in Pierce County, Washington.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Puyallup and Renton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Puyallup and Renton.
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Start on the route
17 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
817 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 4th Street Southeast
107 m · 17 sec · 4th Street Southeast
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Turn left onto 7th Avenue Southeast
538 ft · 23 sec · 7th Avenue Southeast
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Turn sharp right onto 3rd Street Southeast
1583 ft · 31 sec · 3rd Street Southeast
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Turn right onto East Pioneer
2504 ft · 59 sec · East Pioneer
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Take the ramp right toward WA 512 East, WA 167: Seattle
1644 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
2483 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WA 167 North, WA 410 East: Seattle, Yakima
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
20.1 mi · 25 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 Puyallup 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
20.1 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.
Sunny leaving Puyallup and Clear near Renton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Puyallup to Renton?
The road trip is about 24 miles (38.7 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?
Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.8 miles from Puyallup and 12.3 miles from Renton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.9 miles (33.6 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 7:30 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.45 one way or $8.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Puyallup and Clear near Renton.
Stop Ideas Near Auburn
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Tukwila Community Center
Auburn Building Permits
City of Normandy Park City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Auburn.
Tacoma Dome Station
Tukwila station
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Puyallup and Renton. Straight-line distance: 20.86 mi (33.57 km).
#1 Puyallup
The second-largest city in Pierce County, Washington.
| Population | 42,569 |
| Coordinates | 47.1853800, -122.2929000 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| 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: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 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 | $4.45 | $8.90 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $4.73 | $9.46 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $4.91 | $9.81 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $4.65 | $9.29 |
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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