How far is Renton, WA from Meadowdale, WA?
The driving distance from Renton, WA to Meadowdale, WA is about 30 miles (48.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
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.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Light Rain
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Renton and Meadowdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Renton and Meadowdale.
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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
21.2 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 220th Street Southwest
1684 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto 220th Street Southwest
1 mi · 3 min · 220th Street Southwest
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Turn right onto 76th Avenue West
3.5 mi · 9 min · 76th Avenue West
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Continue on 75th Place West
719 ft · 33 sec · 75th Place West
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Turn right onto 162nd Street Southwest
134 m · 20 sec · 162nd Street Southwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 74th Place West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Renton and Meadowdale.
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
21.2 mi · 00h 27m
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 Cloudy then Light Rain leaving Renton and Mostly Cloudy near Meadowdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Renton to Meadowdale?
The road trip is about 30 miles (48.3 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Seattle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Renton and 15 miles from Meadowdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM PST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.43 one way or $10.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Light Rain around Renton and Mostly Cloudy near Meadowdale.
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 Meadowdale. Straight-line distance: 26.13 mi (42.05 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 Meadowdale
Situated in Snohomish County, Washington, near the eastern shore of Puget Sound at an approximate elevation of 92 feet, this census-designated place is primarily a residential community surrounding the city of Edmonds.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.8528700, -122.3334700 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
End: Meadowdale (-122.33347, 47.85287)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $5.13 | $5.43 | $10.87 |
| Mid-grade | $5.42 | $5.75 | $11.49 |
| Premium | $5.67 | $6.01 | $12.03 |
| Diesel | $7.24 | $7.68 | $15.36 |
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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