How far is Rainier, WA from Renton, WA?

The driving distance from Rainier, WA to Renton, WA is about 59.9 miles (96.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.7 miles (75.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
59.88 mi
01h 13m
Flight
46.68 mi
75.12 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.68 mi
Kilometers
75.12 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.88 mi
Kilometers
96.37 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Renton
Wed, Apr 22, 6:35 PM PDT
Return by in Rainier
Wed, Apr 22, 7:49 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rainier
2026-04-22T17:21
Arrive Renton
Wed, Apr 22, 6:35 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:02 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rainier
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Parkland
WA

City in Broward County, Florida, United States

From Rainier
29.9 mi
00h 36m
To Renton
30 mi
00h 36m

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
12 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 Rainier and Renton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Centre Street South

    38 m · 7 sec · Centre Street South

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Route 507

    5.2 mi · 8 min · State Route 507

  3. 3

    Continue on 1st Street South

    687 ft · 32 sec · 1st Street South

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Southeast Mosman Avenue

    130 m · 12 sec · Southeast Mosman Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Southwest Mosman Avenue

    1514 ft · 46 sec · Southwest Mosman Avenue

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Longmire Street Southeast

    1092 ft · 36 sec · Longmire Street Southeast

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Yelm Avenue

    1384 ft · 43 sec · West Yelm Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Killion Road Southeast

    1 km · 1 min · Killion Road Southeast

  9. 9

    Turn left onto WA 510 Alternate

    1.4 km · 2 min · WA 510 Alternate

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Yelm Highway Southeast

    39 m · 2 sec · Yelm Highway Southeast

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Yelm Highway Southeast

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Yelm Highway Southeast

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saint Clair Cutoff Road Southeast

    30 m · 2 sec · Saint Clair Cutoff Road Southeast

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Saint Clair Cutoff Road Southeast

    1106 ft · 21 sec · Saint Clair Cutoff Road Southeast

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Reservation Road Southeast

    7 m · 1 sec · Reservation Road Southeast

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Reservation Road Southeast

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Reservation Road Southeast

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Pacific Highway Southeast

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Old Pacific Highway Southeast

  17. 17

    Continue on Nisqually Road Southwest

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Nisqually Road Southwest

  18. 18

    Take the ramp right toward I 5 North: Tacoma, Seattle

    1558 ft · 38 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    16.4 mi · 21 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    20.7 mi · 26 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 518 West, I 405 North: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Bellevue

    136 m · 11 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Renton, Bellevue

    2062 ft · 50 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 167 South: Renton, Auburn

    2161 ft · 31 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Renton, Rainier Avenue South

    1520 ft · 27 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on WA 167 North: Renton, Rainier Avenue South

    1005 ft · 43 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    1102 ft · 23 sec · Valley Freeway

  28. 28

    Continue on Rainier Avenue South

    1.5 km · 2 min · Rainier Avenue South

  29. 29

    Turn right

    12 m · 3 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rainier and Renton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
30 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
37.4 mi · 62%
State Route 507
5.19 mi · 9%
Yelm Highway Southeast
4.27 mi · 7%
Reservation Road Southeast
2.75 mi · 5%
Nisqually Road Southwest
2.12 mi · 4%
I 405 North
1.69 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Keep slight right

20.7 mi · 00h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
46.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Parkland
00h 36m from Rainier
Leave By
4:02 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Rainier 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 Rainier to Renton?

The road trip is about 59.9 miles (96.4 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Parkland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.9 miles from Rainier and 30 miles from Renton.

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

The direct path is about 46.7 miles (75.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 4:02 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.04 one way or $22.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Parkland

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 Parkland and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Food stop 6.3 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
City of Puyallup
Meeting point 8.6 mi away

City of Puyallup

Puyallup , WA
333 S Meridian, Puyallup, WA 98371
Rating 3.3/5 23 reviews City Hall
Tacoma City Hall
Nearby stop 6.2 mi away

Tacoma City Hall

Tacoma , WA
747 Market St, Tacoma, WA 98402
Rating 4.7/5 6 reviews Municipal administration office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

10 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Centennial Station

33 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Tukwila station

37 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

King Street Station

50 mi away
303 South Jackson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rainier and Renton. Straight-line distance: 46.68 mi (75.12 km).

Rainier

#1 Rainier

City in Thurston County, Washington, United States

Population2,350
Coordinates46.8881500, -122.6884600
Altitude132
CountryUnited States
Renton

#2 Renton

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population101,494
Coordinates47.4828800, -122.2170700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Centre Street South (-122.688529, 46.888111)
End: (-122.217044, 47.482897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.11 gal
8 L · about $11.04
Round trip
$22.08
4.22 gal · 16 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.5 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $11.04 $22.08
Mid-grade $5.57 $11.75 $23.49
Premium $5.77 $12.18 $24.35
Diesel $5.47 $11.54 $23.07

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 Rainier and Renton. The current time is 17:21:27.

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.