How far is Renton, WA from Amboy, WA?

The driving distance from Renton, WA to Amboy, WA is about 154.2 miles (248.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.2 miles (175.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
154.25 mi
03h 07m
Flight
109.21 mi
175.76 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.21 mi
Kilometers
175.76 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.25 mi
Kilometers
248.24 km
Drive Time
03h 07m

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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 03h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Amboy
Wed, Apr 15, 8:01 AM PDT
Return by in Renton
Wed, Apr 15, 11:09 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Renton
2026-04-15T04:53
Arrive Amboy
Wed, Apr 15, 8:01 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:44 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Renton
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Centralia
WA

City in Washington State

From Renton
77.1 mi
01h 33m
To Amboy
77.2 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 mph SW
Destination
49°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    22 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    30 m · 13 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Rainier Avenue South

    1.5 km · 2 min · Rainier Avenue South

  5. 5

    Continue on Valley Freeway

    99 m · 7 sec · Valley Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Burien, Seattle, Tacoma

    2264 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Portland

    1446 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    20.3 mi · 25 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    112.2 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 503 East: Woodland, Cougar

    1088 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Pacific Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Pacific Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Pacific Avenue

    53 m · 14 sec · Pacific Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Lewis River Road

    635 ft · 24 sec · Lewis River Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East CC Street

    1360 ft · 37 sec · East CC Street

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Northwest Hayes Road

    4 mi · 6 min · Northwest Hayes Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Northeast Hayes Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Northeast Hayes Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Northeast Cedar Creek Road

    10.9 mi · 16 min · Northeast Cedar Creek Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Northeast 221st Avenue

    2559 ft · 47 sec · Northeast 221st Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Northeast Amboy Road

    24 m · 1 sec · Northeast Amboy Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northeast Amboy Road

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
133 mi · 86%
Northeast Cedar Creek Road
10.9 mi · 7%
Northwest Hayes Road
4.02 mi · 3%
I 405 South
2.44 mi · 2%
Northeast Hayes Road
1.3 mi · 1%
Rainier Avenue South
0.92 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Keep slight right

112 mi · 02h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45 mi
109.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centralia
01h 33m from Renton
Leave By
10:44 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Renton and Light Rain near Amboy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 154.2 miles (248.2 km) and usually takes 03h 07m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Centralia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.1 miles from Renton and 77.2 miles from Amboy.

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

The direct path is about 109.2 miles (175.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 45 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:44 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.47 one way or $56.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Centralia

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Centralia, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Centralia station

210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Centennial Station

33 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

64 mi away
501 South First Street
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

71 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Renton and Amboy. Straight-line distance: 109.21 mi (175.76 km).

Renton

#1 Renton

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population101,494
Coordinates47.4828800, -122.2170700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
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#2 Amboy

Amboy is a place in Washington, United States.

Population0
Coordinates45.9101100, -122.4464900
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Start: Renton (-122.21707, 47.48288)
End: Amboy (-122.44649, 45.91011)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 248 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.44 gal
20.6 L · about $28.47
Round trip
$56.94
10.88 gal · 41.2 L
Estimated CO2
48.3 kg one way
Round trip: 96.7 kg / 213 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $28.47 $56.94
Mid-grade $5.57 $30.28 $60.57
Premium $5.77 $31.39 $62.79
Diesel $5.47 $29.74 $59.48

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Renton and Amboy. The current time is 04:53:14.

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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.