How far is Renton, WA from Fall City, WA?
The driving distance from Renton, WA to Fall City, WA is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Renton and Fall City.
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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
12.1 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Preston, Fall City
1336 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto Preston-Fall City Road
890 ft · 22 sec · Preston-Fall City Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Southeast High Point Way
2484 ft · 1 min · Southeast High Point Way
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Continue on Preston Fall City Road Southeast
3.9 mi · 7 min · Preston Fall City Road Southeast
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Turn left onto Southeast 43rd Street
96 m · 16 sec · Southeast 43rd Street
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Turn right onto 338th Place Southeast
76 m · 11 sec · 338th Place Southeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 338th Place Southeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Renton and Fall City.
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
12.1 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Renton and Mostly Sunny near Fall City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Renton to Fall City?
The road trip is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
West Lake Sammamish is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from Renton and 12.7 miles from Fall City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 7:14 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 Mostly Sunny around Renton and Mostly Sunny near Fall City.
Stop Ideas Near West Lake Sammamish
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 West Lake Sammamish.
Tukwila station
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Edmonds station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Renton and Fall City. Straight-line distance: 16.39 mi (26.38 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 Fall City
Census designated place
| Population | 1,993 |
| Coordinates | 47.5673200, -121.8887300 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fall City (-121.88873, 47.56732)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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 18m |
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 | $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.
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