How far is Renton, WA from Carnation, WA?
The driving distance from Renton, WA to Carnation, WA is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
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.
A city in King County, Washington.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Renton and Carnation.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Renton and Carnation.
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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 · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Rainier Avenue South
158 m · 13 sec · Rainier Avenue South
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Turn right onto Airport Way
2225 ft · 1 min · Airport Way
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Continue on Logan Avenue South
705 ft · 22 sec · Logan Avenue South
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Turn right onto North 3rd Street
1 km · 1 min · North 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Sunset Boulevard North
1012 ft · 36 sec · Sunset Boulevard North
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Keep slight right to continue on Sunset Boulevard North
814 ft · 23 sec · Sunset Boulevard North
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 405 North, WA 900 East
6.2 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Seattle, Spokane
1281 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Spokane
1867 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Front Street, East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
1523 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Sammamish, East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
70 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Front Street North
767 ft · 35 sec · Front Street North
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Continue on East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
935 ft · 25 sec · East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
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Turn right onto Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
25 m · 2 sec · Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
2329 ft · 53 sec · Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
33 m · 2 sec · Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
1554 ft · 34 sec · Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
19 m · 1 sec · Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
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Continue on Southeast Duthie Hill Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Southeast Duthie Hill Road
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Continue on 292nd Avenue Southeast
712 ft · 21 sec · 292nd Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto Redmond Fall City Road Southeast
1.5 mi · 2 min · Redmond Fall City Road Southeast
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Continue on Redmond Fall City Road Northeast
1.1 mi · 2 min · Redmond Fall City Road Northeast
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Turn slight right onto Northeast Tolt Hill Road
3.2 mi · 7 min · Northeast Tolt Hill Road
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Turn left onto Tolt Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Tolt Avenue
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Turn right onto Entwistle Street
22 m · 3 sec · Entwistle Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Entwistle Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Renton and Carnation.
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 90 East
Merge slight left
6.63 mi · 00h 08m
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 Chance Light Rain near Carnation.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Renton to Carnation?
The road trip is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Issaquah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Renton and 13.9 miles from Carnation.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 4:58 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.13 one way or $10.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Renton and Chance Light Rain near Carnation.
Stop Ideas Near Issaquah
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Tukwila Community Center
Renton City Human Services
Renton City Hall
Renton Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Issaquah.
Tukwila station
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Monroe, Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Renton and Carnation. Straight-line distance: 18.16 mi (29.22 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 Carnation
City
| Population | 2,306 |
| Coordinates | 47.6478800, -121.9140100 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carnation (-121.91401, 47.64788)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.23 | $5.13 | $10.26 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $5.46 | $10.91 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $5.66 | $11.31 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $5.36 | $10.72 |
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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