How far is Renton, WA from Ocean Shores, WA?

The driving distance from Renton, WA to Ocean Shores, WA is about 126.9 miles (204.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.6 miles (157 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 57m 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
126.86 mi
02h 58m
Flight
97.55 mi
156.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.55 mi
Kilometers
156.99 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.86 mi
Kilometers
204.16 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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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 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ocean Shores
Tue, Jun 2, 5:44 AM PDT
Return by in Renton
Tue, Jun 2, 8:43 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Renton
2026-06-02T02:46
Arrive Ocean Shores
Tue, Jun 2, 5:44 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM PDT

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

Leave by
12:32 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
Tumwater
WA

City in Thurston County, Washington, United States

From Renton
63.3 mi
01h 29m
To Ocean Shores
63.6 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NNW
Destination
74°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Renton and Ocean Shores.

  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

    99 m · 7 sec · Valley Freeway

  6. 6

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

    2264 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Portland

    1446 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    20.3 mi · 25 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    29.5 mi · 37 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 101: Aberdeen, Port Angeles

    2448 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    21 mi · 26 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Olympic Highway

    19 mi · 25 min · Olympic Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on East Wishkah Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Wishkah Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Fuller Way

    121 m · 12 sec · Fuller Way

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Market Street

    53 m · 5 sec · East Market Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto East Market Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Market Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Alder Street

    2034 ft · 60 sec · North Alder Street

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Sumner Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Sumner Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Riverside Avenue

    2715 ft · 1 min · Riverside Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Levee Street

    579 ft · 25 sec · Levee Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Emerson Avenue

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Emerson Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on State Route 109

    14.6 mi · 21 min · State Route 109

  25. 25

    Turn left onto State Route 115

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Route 115

  26. 26

    Continue on Damon Road

    1843 ft · 52 sec · Damon Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Point Brown Avenue Northeast

    1.1 km · 2 min · Point Brown Avenue Northeast

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Point Brown Avenue Northeast

    44 m · 4 sec · Point Brown Avenue Northeast

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto Point Brown Avenue Northeast

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Point Brown Avenue Northeast

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Ocean Lake Way Northeast

    897 ft · 32 sec · Ocean Lake Way Northeast

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Canal Drive Southeast

    2373 ft · 1 min · Canal Drive Southeast

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on Canal Drive Southeast

    1765 ft · 1 min · Canal Drive Southeast

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Canal Drive Southeast

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
50.1 mi · 40%
US 101
27 mi · 21%
Olympic Highway
19 mi · 15%
State Route 109
14.6 mi · 12%
I 405 South
2.44 mi · 2%
Point Brown Avenue Northeast
2.29 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Keep slight right

29.5 mi · 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
02h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.3 mi
97.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tumwater
01h 29m from Renton
Leave By
12:32 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Renton and Sunny near Ocean Shores.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Renton to Ocean Shores?

The road trip is about 126.9 miles (204.2 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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 63.3 miles from Renton and 63.6 miles from Ocean Shores.

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

The direct path is about 97.6 miles (157 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.3 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 12:32 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.44 one way or $46.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Renton and Sunny near Ocean Shores.

Stop Ideas Near Tumwater

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 Tumwater and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Parking lot
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Practical stop 8.8 mi away

Olympia Urban Forestry

Olympia , WA
601 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA 98501
Forestry service,City government office
Shelton Civic Center
Meeting point 12 mi away

Shelton Civic Center

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525 W Cota St, Shelton, WA 98584
Rating 4.0/5 47 reviews City government office,Auditorium
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Nearby stop 13.5 mi away

Lacey Community Center

Olympia , WA
6729 Pacific Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98503
Rating 4.5/5 280 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tumwater.

RAIL

Centennial Station

9 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Centralia station

32 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

45 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

71 mi away
7301 South 158th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Renton and Ocean Shores. Straight-line distance: 97.55 mi (156.99 km).

Renton

#1 Renton

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population101,494
Coordinates47.4828800, -122.2170700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Ocean Shores

#2 Ocean Shores

City in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States

Population6,724
Coordinates46.9737000, -124.1562900
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Renton (-122.21707, 47.48288)
End: Ocean Shores (-124.15629, 46.9737)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 204 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.48 gal
16.95 L · about $23.44
Round trip
$46.89
8.96 gal · 33.9 L
Estimated CO2
39.8 kg one way
Round trip: 79.6 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $23.44 $46.89
Mid-grade $5.57 $24.94 $49.88
Premium $5.77 $25.85 $51.71
Diesel $5.47 $24.49 $48.98

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Renton and Ocean Shores. The current time is 02:46:03.

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.