How far is Renton, WA from Lofall, WA?

The driving distance from Renton, WA to Lofall, WA is about 75.3 miles (121.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
75.32 mi
01h 40m
Flight
30.64 mi
49.31 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.64 mi
Kilometers
49.31 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.32 mi
Kilometers
121.21 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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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 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lofall
Thu, Oct 15, 1:58 PM PDT
Return by in Renton
Thu, Oct 15, 3:38 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Renton
2026-10-15T12:17
Arrive Lofall
Thu, Oct 15, 1:58 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:10 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Renton
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Gig Harbor
WA

City in Pierce County, Washington, United States

From Renton
37.7 mi
00h 50m
To Lofall
37.7 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72ยฐF
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM PDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
65ยฐF
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m ยท 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    22 m ยท 8 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    30 m ยท 13 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Rainier Avenue South

    1.5 km ยท 2 min ยท Rainier Avenue South

  5. 5

    Continue on Valley Freeway

    99 m ยท 7 sec ยท Valley Freeway

  6. 6

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

    2264 ft ยท 48 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2 mi ยท 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Portland

    1446 ft ยท 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    20.3 mi ยท 25 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    1.3 mi ยท 2 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton

    3005 ft ยท 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 16 West: Union Avenue

    2518 ft ยท 46 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    28.3 mi ยท 37 min

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 3 Northwest

    19.3 mi ยท 25 min ยท State Highway 3 Northwest

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Pioneer Way Northwest

    2599 ft ยท 59 sec ยท Pioneer Way Northwest

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Lofall Road Northwest

    1 km ยท 1 min ยท Lofall Road Northwest

  17. 17

    Continue on Northwest Lofall Road

    1139 ft ยท 39 sec ยท Northwest Lofall Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท Northwest Lofall Road

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
WA 16 West
29.3 mi ยท 39%
I 5 South
21.9 mi ยท 29%
State Highway 3 Northwest
19.3 mi ยท 26%
I 405 South
2.44 mi ยท 3%
Rainier Avenue South
0.92 mi ยท 1%
Lofall Road Northwest
0.64 mi ยท 1%
Longest Stretch

WA 16 West

Merge slight left

28.3 mi ยท 00h 37m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.7 mi
30.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gig Harbor
00h 50m from Renton
Leave By
3:10 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Renton and Mostly Sunny near Lofall.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 75.3 miles (121.2 km) and usually takes 01h 40m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Gig Harbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.7 miles from Renton and 37.7 miles from Lofall.

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

The direct path is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:10 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.46 one way or $28.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Renton and Mostly Sunny near Lofall.

Stop Ideas Near Gig Harbor

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 Gig Harbor and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Food stop 10.2 mi away

Old City Hall Tacoma

Tacoma , WA
625 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA 98402
Rating 4.8/5 5 reviews Coworking space,Restaurant,Retail space rental agency
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 14 mi away

City Hall Park

Normandy Park , WA
801 SW 174th St, Normandy Park, WA 98166
Rating 4.6/5 78 reviews Tourist attraction,Playground,Park
Lakewood City Hall
Meeting point 13.7 mi away

Lakewood City Hall

Gig Harbor
6000 Main St SW, Lakewood, WA 98499
Rating 3.8/5 19 reviews City Hall
Tacoma Municipal Court
Nearby stop 10.2 mi away

Tacoma Municipal Court

Tacoma , WA
930 Tacoma Ave S #841, Tacoma, WA 98402
Rating 2.1/5 48 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gig Harbor.

RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

16 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

29 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

King Street Station

35 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

36 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Renton and Lofall. Straight-line distance: 30.64 mi (49.31 km).

Renton

#1 Renton

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population101,494
Coordinates47.4828800, -122.2170700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lofall

Situated in Kitsap County at an elevation of 72 feet, this unincorporated community lies along the eastern shore of Hood Canal.

Population0
Coordinates47.8119200, -122.6584100
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Start: Renton (-122.21707, 47.48288)
End: Lofall (-122.65841, 47.81192)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.66 gal
10.06 L ยท about $14.46
Round trip
$28.91
5.32 gal ยท 20.12 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.3 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.44 $14.46 $28.91
Mid-grade $5.72 $15.21 $30.43
Premium $5.98 $15.90 $31.80
Diesel $7.29 $19.40 $38.79

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 ยท Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Renton and Lofall. The current time is 12:17:54.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.