How far is Renton, WA from Redmond, WA?
The driving distance from Renton, WA to Redmond, WA is about 18.6 miles (30 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
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.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Renton and Redmond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Renton and Redmond.
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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
158 m · 13 sec · Rainier Avenue South
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Turn right onto Airport Way
2225 ft · 1 min · Airport Way
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Continue on Logan Avenue South
705 ft · 22 sec · Logan Avenue South
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Turn right onto North 3rd Street
1 km · 1 min · North 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Sunset Boulevard North
1012 ft · 36 sec · Sunset Boulevard North
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Keep slight right to continue on Sunset Boulevard North
814 ft · 23 sec · Sunset Boulevard North
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 405 North, WA 900 East
9.7 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 520: Seattle, Redmond
2458 ft · 60 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WA 520 East: 124th Avenue Northeast, Redmond
138 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on 124th Avenue Northeast
1401 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward West Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast
1666 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto West Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast
1643 ft · 40 sec · West Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast
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Turn right onto Leary Way
2588 ft · 1 min · Leary Way
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Turn right onto Redmond Way
96 m · 18 sec · Redmond Way
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Turn left onto 164th Avenue Northeast
9 m · 1 sec · 164th Avenue Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 164th Avenue Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Renton and Redmond.
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 405 North
Take the ramp slight left toward I 405 North, WA 900 East
9.65 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Renton and Light Rain Likely near Redmond.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Renton to Redmond?
The road trip is about 18.6 miles (30 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Beaux Arts Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Renton and 9.8 miles from Redmond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:38 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.45 one way or $6.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Renton and Light Rain Likely near Redmond.
Stop Ideas Near Beaux Arts Village
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 Beaux Arts Village.
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 Redmond. Straight-line distance: 13.94 mi (22.43 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 Redmond
The second most populous city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 72,507 |
| Coordinates | 47.6739900, -122.1215100 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: 164th Avenue Northeast (-122.121524, 47.674028)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 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 | $5.23 | $3.45 | $6.91 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $3.67 | $7.35 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $3.81 | $7.62 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $3.61 | $7.22 |
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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