How far is Renton, WA from Ravensdale, WA?
The driving distance from Renton, WA to Ravensdale, WA is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in King County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Renton and Ravensdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Renton and Ravensdale.
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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
1255 ft · 37 sec · Rainier Avenue South
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Turn left onto South 3rd Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Mill Avenue South
773 ft · 16 sec · Mill Avenue South
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Turn right onto Bronson Way South
1747 ft · 40 sec · Bronson Way South
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Continue on Maple Valley Highway
68 m · 5 sec · Maple Valley Highway
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Continue on Maple Valley Highway
3.9 mi · 7 min · Maple Valley Highway
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Continue on Southeast Renton Maple Valley Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Southeast Renton Maple Valley Road
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Continue on Renton Maple Valley Road Southeast
5.5 mi · 9 min · Renton Maple Valley Road Southeast
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Continue on Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
1.8 mi · 3 min · Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
30 m · 2 sec · Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
2184 ft · 41 sec · Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
32 m · 2 sec · Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
2653 ft · 1 min · Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
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Turn left onto Southeast Kent Kangley Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Southeast Kent Kangley Road
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Turn slight right onto 272nd Avenue Southeast
1026 ft · 46 sec · 272nd Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto Southeast Ravensdale Way
1842 ft · 45 sec · Southeast Ravensdale Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southeast Ravensdale Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Renton and Ravensdale.
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.
Renton Maple Valley Road Southeast
Continue on Renton Maple Valley Road Southeast
5.46 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Renton and Mostly Sunny near Ravensdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Renton to Ravensdale?
The road trip is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Maple Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Renton and 8.9 miles from Ravensdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.42 one way or $6.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Renton and Mostly Sunny near Ravensdale.
Stop Ideas Near Maple Valley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Tukwila Community Center
Auburn Building Permits
City of Auburn
City Hall Saloon & Eatery
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maple Valley.
Tukwila station
King Street Station
Tacoma Dome Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Renton and Ravensdale. Straight-line distance: 14.15 mi (22.78 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 Ravensdale
Located in southeastern King County within the foothills of the Cascade Range at an elevation of 623 feet, this unincorporated community historically served as a hub for coal mining operations in the early 20th century.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.3523200, -121.9837300 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ravensdale (-121.98373, 47.35232)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $5.44 | $3.42 | $6.85 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $3.60 | $7.21 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $3.77 | $7.53 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $4.59 | $9.19 |
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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