How far is Renton, WA from Bethel, WA?
The driving distance from Renton, WA to Bethel, WA is about 48.3 miles (77.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The third most populous city in Washington.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Renton and Bethel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Renton and Bethel.
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Start on the route
19 m · 5 sec
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Turn left
22 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
30 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Rainier Avenue South
1.5 km · 2 min · Rainier Avenue South
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Continue on Valley Freeway
99 m · 7 sec · Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Burien, Seattle, Tacoma
2264 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Portland
1446 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
20.3 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight right
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton
3005 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 16 West: Union Avenue
2518 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
19.4 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Mullenix Road
1728 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto Southeast Mullenix Road
2057 ft · 45 sec · Southeast Mullenix Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bethel Burley Road Southeast
1.2 mi · 2 min · Bethel Burley Road Southeast
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Continue on Bethel Road Southeast
1 km · 1 min · Bethel Road Southeast
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Turn right onto Southeast Cedar Road
39 m · 4 sec · Southeast Cedar Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southeast Cedar Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Renton and Bethel.
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 5 South
Merge slight left
20.3 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Renton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bethel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Renton to Bethel?
The road trip is about 48.3 miles (77.8 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Tacoma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.2 miles from Renton and 24.2 miles from Bethel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29 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 4:20 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.95 one way or $17.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Renton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bethel.
Stop Ideas Near Tacoma
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Auburn Building Permits
Lakewood City Hall
Auburn Community & Event Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tacoma.
Tacoma Dome Station
Tukwila station
Centennial Station
King Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Renton and Bethel. Straight-line distance: 19.36 mi (31.15 km).
#1 Renton
The second most populous city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 101,494 |
| Coordinates | 47.4828800, -122.2170700 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bethel
Bethel is a place in Washington, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.4939800, -122.6312500 |
| Altitude | 96 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bethel (-122.63125, 47.49398)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $8.95 | $17.90 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $9.52 | $19.04 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $9.87 | $19.74 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $9.35 | $18.70 |
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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