How far is Renton, WA from Morton, WA?

The driving distance from Renton, WA to Morton, WA is about 76.1 miles (122.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.9 miles (102.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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
76.07 mi
01h 54m
Flight
63.93 mi
102.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.93 mi
Kilometers
102.89 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.07 mi
Kilometers
122.43 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:55 AM PDT
Return by in Renton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:50 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Renton
2026-04-23T01:00
Arrive Morton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:55 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM PDT

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

Leave by
2:40 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
Elk Plain
WA

Census designated place

From Renton
38 mi
00h 57m
To Morton
38 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph WNW
Destination
59°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    22 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    30 m · 13 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Rainier Avenue South

    1.5 km · 2 min · Rainier Avenue South

  5. 5

    Continue on Valley Freeway

    20.1 mi · 25 min · Valley Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 512 West, WA 161 South: Puyallup, Olympia

    1.5 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 161 South: South Hill, Eatonville

    2343 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 31st Avenue Southwest

    1211 ft · 24 sec · 31st Avenue Southwest

  10. 10

    Continue on South Meridian

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Meridian

  11. 11

    Continue on Meridian Avenue East

    4 mi · 8 min · Meridian Avenue East

  12. 12

    Continue on Meridian East

    1.1 km · 1 min · Meridian East

  13. 13

    Continue on Meridian Avenue East

    8.7 mi · 13 min · Meridian Avenue East

  14. 14

    Continue on Meridian Avenue East

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Meridian Avenue East

  15. 15

    Continue on Washington Avenue North

    1.4 km · 2 min · Washington Avenue North

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Center Street East

    1 km · 2 min · Center Street East

  17. 17

    Continue on Alder Cutoff Road East

    6.5 mi · 12 min · Alder Cutoff Road East

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mountain Highway East

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Mountain Highway East

  19. 19

    Turn right onto State Route 7

    13.7 mi · 19 min · State Route 7

  20. 20

    Continue on Morton Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Morton Road

  21. 21

    Continue on 2nd Street

    625 ft · 11 sec · 2nd Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Meridian Avenue East
20.1 mi · 26%
Valley Freeway
20.1 mi · 26%
State Route 7
13.7 mi · 18%
Alder Cutoff Road East
6.54 mi · 9%
Mountain Highway East
4.87 mi · 6%
WA 512 West
3.38 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Valley Freeway

Continue on Valley Freeway

20.1 mi · 00h 25m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
63.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elk Plain
00h 57m from Renton
Leave By
2:40 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Renton and Mostly Sunny near Morton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 76.1 miles (122.4 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Elk Plain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38 miles from Renton and 38 miles from Morton.

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

The direct path is about 63.9 miles (102.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 2:40 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.02 one way or $28.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Elk Plain

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Elk Plain, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elk Plain.

RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

21 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Centennial Station

31 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Tukwila station

47 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

Centralia station

56 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Renton and Morton. Straight-line distance: 63.93 mi (102.89 km).

Renton

#1 Renton

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population101,494
Coordinates47.4828800, -122.2170700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Morton

#2 Morton

City in Lewis County, Washington, United States

Population1,217
Coordinates46.5584400, -122.2751000
Altitude289
CountryUnited States
Start: Renton (-122.21707, 47.48288)
End: Morton (-122.2751, 46.55844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.68 gal
10.16 L · about $14.02
Round trip
$28.05
5.36 gal · 20.32 L
Estimated CO2
23.8 kg one way
Round trip: 47.6 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $14.02 $28.05
Mid-grade $5.57 $14.92 $29.84
Premium $5.77 $15.47 $30.93
Diesel $5.47 $14.65 $29.30

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Renton and Morton. The current time is 01:00:54.

Distance to Other Cities

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