How far is Renton, WA from Spanaway, WA?
The driving distance from Renton, WA to Spanaway, WA is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Washington, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Renton and Spanaway.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Renton and Spanaway.
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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
20.1 mi · 25 min · Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 512 West, WA 161 South: Puyallup, Olympia
1.5 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
9.1 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 7: Parkland, Spanaway, Pacific Avenue
1104 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto 108th Street South
656 ft · 19 sec · 108th Street South
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Turn left onto Pacific Avenue South
3.9 mi · 9 min · Pacific Avenue South
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Continue on Pacific Avenue South
52 m · 6 sec · Pacific Avenue South
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Turn right
16 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Renton and Spanaway.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Valley Freeway
Continue on Valley Freeway
20.1 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Clear leaving Renton and Clear near Spanaway.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Renton to Spanaway?
The road trip is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Pacific is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Renton and 17.6 miles from Spanaway.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 4:48 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.54 one way or $13.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Renton and Clear near Spanaway.
Stop Ideas Near Pacific
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pacific.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Renton and Spanaway. Straight-line distance: 28.09 mi (45.21 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 Spanaway
Census designated place
| Population | 27,227 |
| Coordinates | 47.1039900, -122.4345700 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spanaway (-122.43457, 47.10399)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $6.54 | $13.08 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $6.96 | $13.92 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $7.21 | $14.43 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $6.83 | $13.67 |
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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