How far is Renton, WA from South Bend, WA?
The driving distance from Renton, WA to South Bend, WA is about 121.4 miles (195.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93.8 miles (150.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 44m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The capital of Washington state.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Renton and South Bend.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Renton and South Bend.
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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
1.5 km · 2 min · Rainier Avenue South
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Continue on Valley Freeway
99 m · 7 sec · Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Burien, Seattle, Tacoma
2264 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Portland
1446 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
20.3 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight right
29.5 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 101: Aberdeen, Port Angeles
2448 ft · 35 sec
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Continue straight
5.5 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
21 mi · 26 min
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Continue on Olympic Highway
10 mi · 13 min · Olympic Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 107: Montesano, Raymond
1371 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on State Route 107
7 mi · 12 min · State Route 107
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At the end of the road, turn left
18.2 mi · 26 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
19 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
4.2 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto Ferry Street
51 m · 13 sec · Ferry Street
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Turn left onto First Street West
76 m · 18 sec · First Street West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · First Street West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Renton and South Bend.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Renton and Light Rain Likely near South Bend.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Renton to South Bend?
The road trip is about 121.4 miles (195.4 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?
Olympia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.6 miles from Renton and 60.8 miles from South Bend.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93.8 miles (150.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:02 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.40 one way or $44.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Renton and Light Rain Likely near South Bend.
Stop Ideas Near Olympia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Lacey - City Hall Parking
Olympia Urban Forestry
Shelton Civic Center
Lacey Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Olympia.
Centennial Station
Centralia station
Tacoma Dome Station
Tukwila station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Renton and South Bend. Straight-line distance: 93.75 mi (150.87 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 South Bend
City in Pacific County, Washington, U.
| Population | 1,731 |
| Coordinates | 46.6631500, -123.8046100 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Bend (-123.80461, 46.66315)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 195 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $22.40 | $44.79 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $23.83 | $47.65 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $24.70 | $49.40 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $23.40 | $46.80 |
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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