How far is Renton, WA from Brier, WA?

The driving distance from Renton, WA to Brier, WA is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21 miles (33.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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
27.43 mi
00h 40m
Flight
21.01 mi
33.82 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.01 mi
Kilometers
33.82 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.43 mi
Kilometers
44.14 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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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 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brier
Sun, Apr 12, 11:21 PM PDT
Return by in Renton
Mon, Apr 13, 12:02 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Renton
2026-04-12T22:41
Arrive Brier
Sun, Apr 12, 11:21 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:08 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
Yarrow Point
WA

Town of the United States

From Renton
13.7 mi
00h 20m
To Brier
13.7 mi
00h 20m

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
45°F
Sunday Night

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    22 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    30 m · 9 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Rainier Avenue South

    158 m · 13 sec · Rainier Avenue South

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Airport Way

    2225 ft · 1 min · Airport Way

  6. 6

    Continue on Logan Avenue South

    705 ft · 22 sec · Logan Avenue South

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North 3rd Street

    1 km · 1 min · North 3rd Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Sunset Boulevard North

    1012 ft · 36 sec · Sunset Boulevard North

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Sunset Boulevard North

    814 ft · 23 sec · Sunset Boulevard North

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 405 North, WA 900 East

    15 mi · 19 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    6.9 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 527 North: Bothell, Mill Creek

    1410 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 527 South: Bothell

    66 m · 12 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Bothell-Everett Highway

    1801 ft · 44 sec · Bothell-Everett Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 228th Street Southeast

    1.8 mi · 4 min · 228th Street Southeast

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Locust Way

    2154 ft · 55 sec · Locust Way

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 234th Place Southwest

    794 ft · 37 sec · 234th Place Southwest

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 20th Avenue West

    143 m · 19 sec · 20th Avenue West

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Castle Way

    982 ft · 27 sec · South Castle Way

  20. 20

    Continue on 236th Street Southwest

    2535 ft · 1 min · 236th Street Southwest

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Brier Road

    14 m · 1 sec · Brier Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Brier Road

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
80.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 405 North
22 mi · 80%
228th Street Southeast
1.8 mi · 7%
North 3rd Street
0.63 mi · 2%
236th Street Southwest
0.48 mi · 2%
Airport Way
0.42 mi · 2%
Locust Way
0.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 405 North

Take the ramp slight left toward I 405 North, WA 900 East

15 mi · 00h 19m

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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
21 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yarrow Point
00h 20m from Renton
Leave By
7:08 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Renton and Chance Light Rain near Brier.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Yarrow Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Renton and 13.7 miles from Brier.

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

The direct path is about 21 miles (33.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 7:08 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.08 one way or $10.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Yarrow Point

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 Yarrow Point and the surrounding midpoint area.
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 12.2 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 12.6 mi away

Renton City Human Services

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Social services organization
Renton City Hall
Meeting point 12.6 mi away

Renton City Hall

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 2.1/5 14 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.6 mi away

Renton Police Department

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 2.8/5 25 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Yarrow Point.

RAIL

King Street Station

10 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

11 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

Tukwila station

21 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

Edmonds station

22 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Renton and Brier. Straight-line distance: 21.01 mi (33.82 km).

Renton

#1 Renton

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population101,494
Coordinates47.4828800, -122.2170700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Brier

#2 Brier

City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States

Population6,955
Coordinates47.7845400, -122.2742900
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Start: Renton (-122.21707, 47.48288)
End: Brier (-122.27429, 47.78454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.97 gal
3.66 L · about $5.08
Round trip
$10.15
1.94 gal · 7.32 L
Estimated CO2
8.6 kg one way
Round trip: 17.2 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $5.08 $10.15
Mid-grade $5.57 $5.40 $10.80
Premium $5.77 $5.60 $11.20
Diesel $5.47 $5.30 $10.61

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 Brier. The current time is 22:41:11.

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.