How far is Renton, WA from Lake Forest Park, WA?
The driving distance from Renton, WA to Lake Forest Park, WA is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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 37m.
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.
The eighteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Seattle metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Renton and Lake Forest Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Renton and Lake Forest Park.
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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
12 m · 5 sec · Rainier Avenue South
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Turn left onto Hayes Place Southwest
610 ft · 26 sec · Hayes Place Southwest
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Renton Avenue Extension
824 ft · 18 sec · Renton Avenue Extension
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Continue on Renton Avenue South
1606 ft · 35 sec · Renton Avenue South
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Turn left onto South 132nd Street
1 km · 1 min · South 132nd Street
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Continue on South 133rd Street
2811 ft · 1 min · South 133rd Street
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Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Junior Way South
1.3 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Way South
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 5 North: Seattle
2458 ft · 60 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Seattle
1011 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
16.5 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 523: Northeast 145th Street
1282 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on 5th Avenue Northeast
116 m · 11 sec · 5th Avenue Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 5th Avenue Northeast
11 m · 1 sec · 5th Avenue Northeast
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Exit the roundabout onto 5th Avenue Northeast
14 m · 1 sec · 5th Avenue Northeast
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Turn straight onto Northeast 145th Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · Northeast 145th Street
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Turn left onto Bothell Way Northeast
1.6 mi · 4 min · Bothell Way Northeast
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Turn left onto Ballinger Way Northeast
1626 ft · 50 sec · Ballinger Way Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ballinger Way Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Renton and Lake Forest Park.
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 5 North
Merge slight left
16.5 mi · 00h 21m
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 Lake Forest Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Renton to Lake Forest Park?
The road trip is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Seattle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Renton and 12 miles from Lake Forest Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:16 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.40 one way or $8.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Renton and Chance Light Rain near Lake Forest Park.
Stop Ideas Near Seattle
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 Seattle.
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 Lake Forest Park. Straight-line distance: 19.16 mi (30.83 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 Lake Forest Park
City in King County, Washington, United States
| Population | 13,432 |
| Coordinates | 47.7567600, -122.2809600 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Forest Park (-122.28096, 47.75676)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $4.40 | $8.79 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $4.68 | $9.35 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $4.85 | $9.70 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $4.59 | $9.18 |
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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