How far is Redmond, WA from Renton, WA?
The driving distance from Redmond, WA to Renton, WA is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
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.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Redmond and Renton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Redmond and Renton.
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Start on 164th Avenue Northeast
609 ft · 24 sec · 164th Avenue Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northeast 76th Street
2 m · 1 sec · Northeast 76th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Northeast 76th Street
614 ft · 21 sec · Northeast 76th Street
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Turn slight left onto Leary Way
1830 ft · 58 sec · Leary Way
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Take the ramp straight toward WA 520 West
2015 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 km · 54 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Northeast 40th Street
2259 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 520 West: Seattle
1 km · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Renton
1445 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
9.1 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 900 East: Park Avenue North, Sunset Boulevard Northeast
1509 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto North Southport Drive
1836 ft · 49 sec · North Southport Drive
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Continue on Logan Avenue North
1.1 mi · 3 min · Logan Avenue North
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Continue on Airport Way South
2113 ft · 60 sec · Airport Way South
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Turn left onto Rainier Avenue South
777 ft · 24 sec · Rainier Avenue South
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Turn left
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 Redmond 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 405 South
Merge slight left
9.08 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Redmond 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 Redmond to Renton?
The road trip is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Beaux Arts Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Redmond and 8.6 miles from Renton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.14 one way or $6.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Redmond and Light Rain Likely near Renton.
Stop Ideas Near Beaux Arts Village
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 Beaux Arts Village.
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Tukwila station
Edmonds station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Redmond and Renton. Straight-line distance: 13.94 mi (22.43 km).
#1 Redmond
The second most populous city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 72,507 |
| Coordinates | 47.6739900, -122.1215100 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| 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: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $3.14 | $6.28 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $3.34 | $6.68 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $3.46 | $6.93 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $3.28 | $6.56 |
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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