How far is Renton, WA from Ridgefield, WA?

The driving distance from Renton, WA to Ridgefield, WA is about 146.8 miles (236.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.9 miles (189.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
146.86 mi
02h 54m
Flight
117.9 mi
189.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.9 mi
Kilometers
189.74 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.86 mi
Kilometers
236.35 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ridgefield
Sat, May 2, 8:19 AM PDT
Return by in Renton
Sat, May 2, 11:14 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Renton
2026-05-02T05:24
Arrive Ridgefield
Sat, May 2, 8:19 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM PDT

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

Leave by
12:40 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
Fords Prairie
WA

Census designated place

From Renton
73.4 mi
01h 27m
To Ridgefield
73.5 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NNE
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    119.7 mi · 2 hr 15 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 501 South: Pioneer Street, Ridgefield

    1948 ft · 52 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Pioneer Street

    821 ft · 20 sec · Pioneer Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pioneer Street

    57 m · 4 sec · Pioneer Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Pioneer Street

    1465 ft · 36 sec · Pioneer Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pioneer Street

    43 m · 3 sec · Pioneer Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Pioneer Street

    1402 ft · 34 sec · Pioneer Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pioneer Street

    40 m · 3 sec · Pioneer Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Pioneer Street

    2514 ft · 1 min · Pioneer Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pioneer Street

    30 m · 2 sec · Pioneer Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Pioneer Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Pioneer Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South 5th Avenue

    29 m · 4 sec · South 5th Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 5th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
2 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
140 mi · 95%
Pioneer Street
2.75 mi · 2%
I 405 South
2.44 mi · 2%
Rainier Avenue South
0.92 mi · 1%
WA 501 South
0.37 mi
Valley Freeway
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Keep slight right

120 mi · 02h 15m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.9 mi
117.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fords Prairie
01h 27m from Renton
Leave By
12:40 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Renton and Partly Sunny near Ridgefield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 146.8 miles (236.3 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Fords Prairie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.4 miles from Renton and 73.5 miles from Ridgefield.

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

The direct path is about 117.9 miles (189.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.9 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 12:40 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.11 one way or $54.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Renton and Partly Sunny near Ridgefield.

Stop Ideas Near Fords Prairie

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fords Prairie, 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 Fords Prairie.

RAIL

Centralia station

3 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Centennial Station

32 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

66 mi away
501 South First Street
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

71 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Renton and Ridgefield. Straight-line distance: 117.9 mi (189.74 km).

Renton

#1 Renton

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

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

#2 Ridgefield

City in Washington, United States

Population11,278
Coordinates45.8151100, -122.7426000
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Renton (-122.21707, 47.48288)
End: Ridgefield (-122.7426, 45.81511)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 236 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.18 gal
19.62 L · about $27.11
Round trip
$54.21
10.36 gal · 39.24 L
Estimated CO2
46 kg one way
Round trip: 92.1 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $27.11 $54.21
Mid-grade $5.57 $28.84 $57.67
Premium $5.77 $29.89 $59.79
Diesel $5.47 $28.32 $56.64

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Renton and Ridgefield. The current time is 05:24:54.

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.