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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.38 mi
00h 38m
Flight
16.39 mi
26.38 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.39 mi
Kilometers
26.38 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.38 mi
Kilometers
40.84 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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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 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fall City
Fri, Apr 24, 12:05 AM PDT
Return by in Renton
Fri, Apr 24, 12:44 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Renton
2026-04-23T23:27
Arrive Fall City
Fri, Apr 24, 12:05 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:14 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
West Lake Sammamish
WA

Census designated place

From Renton
12.7 mi
00h 19m
To Fall City
12.7 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph WNW
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Renton and Fall City.

  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

    6.2 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Seattle, Spokane

    1281 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Spokane

    1867 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 14 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Preston, Fall City

    1336 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Preston-Fall City Road

    890 ft · 22 sec · Preston-Fall City Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Southeast High Point Way

    2484 ft · 1 min · Southeast High Point Way

  17. 17

    Continue on Preston Fall City Road Southeast

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Preston Fall City Road Southeast

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Southeast 43rd Street

    96 m · 16 sec · Southeast 43rd Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 338th Place Southeast

    76 m · 11 sec · 338th Place Southeast

  20. 20

    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.

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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
78.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
12.4 mi · 49%
I 405 North
6.15 mi · 24%
Preston Fall City Road Southeast
3.91 mi · 15%
North 3rd Street
0.63 mi · 2%
Southeast High Point Way
0.47 mi · 2%
Airport Way
0.42 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
16.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Lake Sammamish
00h 19m from Renton
Leave By
7:14 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around West Lake Sammamish and the surrounding midpoint area.
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 10.1 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 8 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 8 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 8 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 West Lake Sammamish.

RAIL

Tukwila station

17 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

King Street Station

17 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

19 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

Edmonds station

33 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Renton and Fall City. Straight-line distance: 16.39 mi (26.38 km).

Renton

#1 Renton

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population101,494
Coordinates47.4828800, -122.2170700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Fall City

#2 Fall City

Census designated place

Population1,993
Coordinates47.5673200, -121.8887300
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Start: Renton (-122.21707, 47.48288)
End: Fall City (-121.88873, 47.56732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.9 gal
3.39 L · about $4.71
Round trip
$9.42
1.8 gal · 6.78 L
Estimated CO2
8 kg one way
Round trip: 16 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Washington · Apr 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Renton and Fall City. The current time is 23:27:36.

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.