How far is Renton, WA from Bonney Lake, WA?

The driving distance from Renton, WA to Bonney Lake, WA is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.51 mi
00h 34m
Flight
21.18 mi
34.08 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.18 mi
Kilometers
34.08 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.51 mi
Kilometers
41.05 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bonney Lake
Sun, Apr 12, 11:12 PM PDT
Return by in Renton
Sun, Apr 12, 11:47 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Renton
2026-04-12T22:38
Arrive Bonney Lake
Sun, Apr 12, 11:12 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:20 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Renton
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Auburn
WA

The second most populous city in Pierce County, Washington.

From Renton
12.7 mi
00h 17m
To Bonney Lake
12.7 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
54°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Renton and Bonney Lake.

  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

    19.4 mi · 24 min · Valley Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 410 East: Sumner, Yakima

    3042 ft · 47 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Veterans Memorial Drive East

    85 m · 13 sec · Veterans Memorial Drive East

  9. 9

    Turn right

    14 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    34 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Valley Freeway
19.4 mi · 76%
WA 410 East
5.02 mi · 20%
Rainier Avenue South
0.92 mi · 4%
Veterans Memorial Drive East
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

Valley Freeway

Continue on Valley Freeway

19.4 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
21.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn
00h 17m from Renton
Leave By
7:20 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Renton and Chance Light Rain near Bonney Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Renton to Bonney Lake?

The road trip is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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 12.7 miles from Renton and 12.7 miles from Bonney Lake.

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

The direct path is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:20 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.71 one way or $9.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Renton and Chance Light Rain near Bonney Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Auburn

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 Auburn and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Food stop 9.6 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
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 12.8 mi away

Tukwila Community Center

Tukwila , WA
12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168
Rating 4.5/5 633 reviews City park,Community center
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 0.9 mi away

Auburn Building Permits

Auburn , WA
25 W Main St, Auburn, WA 98001
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Professional services
City of Normandy Park City Hall
Meeting point 10.5 mi away

City of Normandy Park City Hall

Normandy Park , WA
801 SW 174th St, Normandy Park, WA 98166
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

16 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

17 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

King Street Station

33 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

35 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Renton and Bonney Lake. Straight-line distance: 21.18 mi (34.08 km).

Renton

#1 Renton

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population101,494
Coordinates47.4828800, -122.2170700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Bonney Lake

#2 Bonney Lake

City in Pierce County, Washington, United States

Population22,572
Coordinates47.1770500, -122.1865100
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
Start: Renton (-122.21707, 47.48288)
End: Bonney Lake (-122.18651, 47.17705)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.9 gal
3.41 L · about $4.71
Round trip
$9.42
1.8 gal · 6.82 L
Estimated CO2
8 kg one way
Round trip: 16 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $4.71 $9.42
Mid-grade $5.57 $5.01 $10.02
Premium $5.77 $5.19 $10.39
Diesel $5.47 $4.92 $9.84

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Renton and Bonney Lake. The current time is 22:38:16.

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.