How far is Renton, WA from Hockinson, WA?

The driving distance from Renton, WA to Hockinson, WA is about 158.7 miles (255.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.2 miles (195.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
158.68 mi
03h 11m
Flight
121.25 mi
195.13 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.25 mi
Kilometers
195.13 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.68 mi
Kilometers
255.37 km
Drive Time
03h 11m

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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 03h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hockinson
Thu, Apr 23, 2:53 AM PDT
Return by in Renton
Thu, Apr 23, 6:05 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Renton
2026-04-22T23:41
Arrive Hockinson
Thu, Apr 23, 2:53 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:36 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Renton
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Chehalis
WA

City in and county seat of Lewis County, Washington, United States

From Renton
79.3 mi
01h 35m
To Hockinson
79.4 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW
Destination
55°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Renton and Hockinson.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    22 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    30 m · 13 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Rainier Avenue South

    1.5 km · 2 min · Rainier Avenue South

  5. 5

    Continue on Valley Freeway

    99 m · 7 sec · Valley Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Burien, Seattle, Tacoma

    2264 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Portland

    1446 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    20.3 mi · 25 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    122.2 mi · 2 hr 18 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 502 East: Battle Ground

    1867 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    6.2 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Southwest 10th Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Southwest 10th Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Southwest Eaton Boulevard

    2596 ft · 57 sec · Southwest Eaton Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Southeast Eaton Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Southeast Eaton Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Northeast 199th Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Northeast 199th Street

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Northeast Risto Road

    1656 ft · 28 sec · Northeast Risto Road

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Northeast 182nd Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Northeast 182nd Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right

    34 m · 14 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left

    103 m · 25 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Renton and Hockinson.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
143 mi · 90%
WA 502 East
6.53 mi · 4%
I 405 South
2.44 mi · 2%
Northeast 182nd Avenue
1.82 mi · 1%
Southeast Eaton Boulevard
1.26 mi · 1%
Southwest 10th Avenue
1.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Keep slight right

122 mi · 02h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.5 mi
121.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chehalis
01h 35m from Renton
Leave By
10:36 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Renton and Light Rain near Hockinson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Renton to Hockinson?

The road trip is about 158.7 miles (255.4 km) and usually takes 03h 11m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Chehalis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.3 miles from Renton and 79.4 miles from Hockinson.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 121.2 miles (195.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:36 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.30 one way or $58.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Renton and Light Rain near Hockinson.

Stop Ideas Near Chehalis

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Chehalis, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chehalis.

RAIL

Centralia station

6 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Centennial Station

39 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

58 mi away
501 South First Street
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

77 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Renton and Hockinson. Straight-line distance: 121.25 mi (195.13 km).

Renton

#1 Renton

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population101,494
Coordinates47.4828800, -122.2170700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Hockinson

#2 Hockinson

Census designated place

Population4,771
Coordinates45.7378900, -122.4870400
Altitude94
CountryUnited States
Start: Renton (-122.21707, 47.48288)
End: Hockinson (-122.48704, 45.73789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 255 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.6 gal
21.2 L · about $29.30
Round trip
$58.61
11.2 gal · 42.4 L
Estimated CO2
49.8 kg one way
Round trip: 99.5 kg / 219 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $29.30 $58.61
Mid-grade $5.57 $31.18 $62.35
Premium $5.77 $32.32 $64.64
Diesel $5.47 $30.62 $61.23

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Renton and Hockinson. The current time is 23:41:36.

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.