How far is Renton, WA from Longview Heights, WA?
The driving distance from Renton, WA to Longview Heights, WA is about 121 miles (194.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.6 miles (155.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Thurston County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Renton and Longview Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Renton and Longview Heights.
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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 · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Rainier Avenue South
1.5 km · 2 min · Rainier Avenue South
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Continue on Valley Freeway
99 m · 7 sec · Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Burien, Seattle, Tacoma
2264 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Portland
1446 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
20.3 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight right
91.1 mi · 1 hr 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lexington Bridge Drive
1906 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right onto Lexington Bridge Drive
1618 ft · 52 sec · Lexington Bridge Drive
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Turn left onto Westside Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Westside Highway
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Turn right onto Nevada Drive
1.4 mi · 6 min · Nevada Drive
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Turn right onto Columbia Heights Road
1.6 mi · 6 min · Columbia Heights Road
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Turn left onto Gates Road
766 ft · 34 sec · Gates Road
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Continue on Laulainen Road
160 m · 27 sec · Laulainen Road
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Turn left onto Cedar Gates Road
155 m · 25 sec · Cedar Gates Road
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Turn right onto Alpine Way
86 m · 13 sec · Alpine Way
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Turn right onto Crestmont Avenue
98 m · 14 sec · Crestmont Avenue
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Turn right
9 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Renton and Longview Heights.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 5 South
Keep slight right
91.1 mi · 01h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Renton and Partly Sunny near Longview Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Renton to Longview Heights?
The road trip is about 121 miles (194.7 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?
Tumwater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.5 miles from Renton and 60.5 miles from Longview Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96.6 miles (155.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.4 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 1:20 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.34 one way or $44.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Renton and Partly Sunny near Longview Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Tumwater
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Olympia Urban Forestry
Olympia City Hall
Lacey Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tumwater.
Centennial Station
Centralia station
Tacoma Dome Station
Tukwila station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Renton and Longview Heights. Straight-line distance: 96.55 mi (155.38 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 Longview Heights
Census designated place
| Population | 3,851 |
| Coordinates | 46.1803900, -122.9570600 |
| Altitude | 270 |
| Country | United States |
End: Longview Heights (-122.95706, 46.18039)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 195 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $22.34 | $44.69 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $23.77 | $47.54 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $24.64 | $49.28 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $23.34 | $46.69 |
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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