How far is Renton, WA from North Yelm, WA?
The driving distance from Renton, WA to North Yelm, WA is about 54.2 miles (87.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.2 miles (64.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.
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 second-largest city in Pierce County, Washington.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Renton and North Yelm.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Renton and North Yelm.
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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
20.1 mi · 25 min · Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 512 West, WA 161 South: Puyallup, Olympia
1.5 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
9.1 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 7: Parkland, Spanaway, Pacific Avenue
1104 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto 108th Street South
656 ft · 19 sec · 108th Street South
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Turn left onto Pacific Avenue South
5.2 mi · 11 min · Pacific Avenue South
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Turn slight right
107 m · 16 sec
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Continue on Spanaway McKenna Highway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Spanaway McKenna Highway
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Turn right onto East Gate Road
2 mi · 3 min · East Gate Road
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Turn left onto Roy Cutoff Road
2 mi · 4 min · Roy Cutoff Road
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Continue on North Warren Street
2802 ft · 2 min · North Warren Street
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Turn left onto Water Street
84 m · 20 sec · Water Street
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Turn sharp right onto McNaught Road South
1 km · 2 min · McNaught Road South
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Continue on Spanaway McKenna Highway
4.6 mi · 7 min · Spanaway McKenna Highway
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Continue on State Route 507
1 mi · 2 min · State Route 507
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Turn right onto Grove Road Southeast
1.5 km · 2 min · Grove Road Southeast
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Turn slight left onto Canal Road Southeast
3034 ft · 1 min · Canal Road Southeast
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Continue on Wilkenson Road Southeast
2619 ft · 1 min · Wilkenson Road Southeast
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Continue on Ordway Drive Southeast
1.1 km · 2 min · Ordway Drive Southeast
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Turn left onto Joyce Court Southeast
105 m · 15 sec · Joyce Court Southeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Joyce Court Southeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Renton and North Yelm.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Renton and Light Rain Likely near North Yelm.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Renton to North Yelm?
The road trip is about 54.2 miles (87.2 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?
Puyallup is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.1 miles from Renton and 27.1 miles from North Yelm.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.2 miles (64.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 3:38 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.00 one way or $19.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Renton and Light Rain Likely near North Yelm.
Stop Ideas Near Puyallup
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Puyallup.
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Tukwila station
Centennial Station
King Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Renton and North Yelm. Straight-line distance: 40.22 mi (64.72 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 North Yelm
Census designated place
| Population | 2,906 |
| Coordinates | 46.9631500, -122.6029000 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Yelm (-122.6029, 46.96315)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $10.00 | $19.99 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $10.63 | $21.27 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $11.02 | $22.05 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $10.44 | $20.88 |
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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