How far is Renton, WA from East Renton Highlands, WA?
The driving distance from Renton, WA to East Renton Highlands, WA is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.9 miles (7.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 25m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in King County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Renton and East Renton Highlands.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Renton and East Renton Highlands.
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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
3113 ft · 1 min · North 3rd Street
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Continue on Northeast 3rd Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Northeast 3rd Street
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Continue on Northeast 4th Street
2.2 mi · 5 min · Northeast 4th Street
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Continue on Southeast 128th Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Southeast 128th Street
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Turn right onto 172nd Avenue Southeast
1102 ft · 38 sec · 172nd Avenue Southeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 172nd Avenue Southeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Renton and East Renton Highlands.
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.
Northeast 4th Street
Continue on Northeast 4th Street
2.17 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Renton and Chance Light Rain near East Renton Highlands.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Renton to East Renton Highlands?
The road trip is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?
Newcastle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.8 miles from Renton and 2.8 miles from East Renton Highlands.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.9 miles (7.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.6 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 8:04 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.05 one way or $2.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Renton and Chance Light Rain near East Renton Highlands.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Renton and East Renton Highlands. Straight-line distance: 4.89 mi (7.87 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 East Renton Highlands
Census designated place
| Population | 11,140 |
| Coordinates | 47.4848200, -122.1123400 |
| Altitude | 158 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Renton Highlands (-122.11234, 47.48482)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $1.05 | $2.09 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $1.11 | $2.23 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $1.15 | $2.31 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $1.09 | $2.19 |
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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