How far is Renton, WA from Burley, WA?
The driving distance from Renton, WA to Burley, WA is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.9 miles (32 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Pierce County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Renton and Burley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Renton and Burley.
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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
12.5 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 302 West: Purdy Key Center
2681 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Purdy Drive Northwest
1.8 mi · 3 min · Purdy Drive Northwest
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Turn left onto 66th Avenue Northwest
2178 ft · 44 sec · 66th Avenue Northwest
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Continue on Bethel Burley Road Southeast
1 mi · 2 min · Bethel Burley Road Southeast
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Turn right onto Southeast Pine Road
17 m · 2 sec · Southeast Pine Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southeast Pine Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Renton and Burley.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Renton and Mostly Cloudy near Burley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Renton to Burley?
The road trip is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Fife is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.3 miles from Renton and 21.4 miles from Burley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.9 miles (32 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 4:34 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.90 one way or $15.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Renton and Mostly Cloudy near Burley.
Stop Ideas Near Fife
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fife.
Tacoma Dome Station
Tukwila station
King Street Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Renton and Burley. Straight-line distance: 19.85 mi (31.95 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 Burley
Burley is a place in Washington, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.4178700, -122.6309700 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Burley (-122.63097, 47.41787)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $7.90 | $15.80 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $8.41 | $16.81 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $8.71 | $17.43 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $8.26 | $16.51 |
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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