How far is Renton, WA from Riverton, WA?
The driving distance from Renton, WA to Riverton, WA is about 4.5 miles (7.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.6 miles (5.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 22m 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 11m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Renton and Riverton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Renton and Riverton.
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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
12 m · 5 sec · Rainier Avenue South
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Turn left onto Hayes Place Southwest
610 ft · 26 sec · Hayes Place Southwest
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Renton Avenue Extension
824 ft · 18 sec · Renton Avenue Extension
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Continue on Renton Avenue South
1606 ft · 35 sec · Renton Avenue South
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Turn left onto South 132nd Street
1 km · 1 min · South 132nd Street
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Continue on South 133rd Street
2811 ft · 1 min · South 133rd Street
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Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Junior Way South
1832 ft · 38 sec · Martin Luther King Junior Way South
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Turn left onto South 129th Street
2796 ft · 1 min · South 129th Street
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Continue on 50th Place South
1134 ft · 36 sec · 50th Place South
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Turn left onto South 124th Street
2132 ft · 1 min · South 124th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 42nd Avenue South
1768 ft · 56 sec · 42nd Avenue South
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Turn right onto South 130th Street
2201 ft · 1 min · South 130th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Tukwila International Boulevard
655 ft · 18 sec · Tukwila International Boulevard
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Turn right onto South 132nd Street
781 ft · 21 sec · South 132nd Street
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Continue on South 133rd Street
1066 ft · 29 sec · South 133rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 133rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Renton and Riverton.
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.
South 132nd Street
Turn left onto South 132nd Street
0.64 mi · 00h 01m
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 Partly Cloudy near Riverton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Renton to Riverton?
The road trip is about 4.5 miles (7.3 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?
Tukwila is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.2 miles from Renton and 2.2 miles from Riverton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.6 miles (5.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.87 one way or $1.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Renton and Partly Cloudy near Riverton.
Stop Ideas Near Tukwila
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Tukwila Community Center
Auburn Building Permits
City of Auburn
Auburn Community & Event Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tukwila.
Tukwila station
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Tacoma Dome Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Renton and Riverton. Straight-line distance: 3.62 mi (5.83 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 Riverton
Situated in King County south of Seattle, this area lies primarily within the Green River Valley and surrounding slopes at an approximate elevation of 338 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.4842700, -122.2945700 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
End: Riverton (-122.29457, 47.48427)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 7 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
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 | $0.87 | $1.74 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $0.92 | $1.83 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $0.96 | $1.91 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $1.17 | $2.33 |
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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