How far is Renton, WA from Kingsgate, WA?
The driving distance from Renton, WA to Kingsgate, WA is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17 miles (27.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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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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.
Town of the 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 Kingsgate.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Renton and Kingsgate.
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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
15 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight right
2251 ft · 32 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Northeast 124th Street, Totem Lake Boulevard
644 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Totem Lake Boulevard
1092 ft · 29 sec
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Continue on 120th Avenue Northeast
3096 ft · 2 min · 120th Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto Northeast 132nd Street
159 m · 20 sec · Northeast 132nd Street
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Turn left onto 121st Avenue Northeast
3216 ft · 2 min · 121st Avenue Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 121st Avenue Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Renton and Kingsgate.
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 405 North
Take the ramp slight left toward I 405 North, WA 900 East
15 mi · 00h 19m
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 Kingsgate.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Renton to Kingsgate?
The road trip is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Beaux Arts Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Renton and 9.4 miles from Kingsgate.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17 miles (27.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:32 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.45 one way or $6.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Renton and Chance Light Rain near Kingsgate.
Stop Ideas Near Beaux Arts Village
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 Beaux Arts Village.
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Tukwila station
Edmonds station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Renton and Kingsgate. Straight-line distance: 16.96 mi (27.29 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 Kingsgate
Census designated place
| Population | 13,065 |
| Coordinates | 47.7270400, -122.1795700 |
| Altitude | 98 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kingsgate (-122.17957, 47.72704)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $3.45 | $6.91 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $3.67 | $7.35 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $3.81 | $7.62 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $3.61 | $7.22 |
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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