How far is Renton, WA from Summit View, WA?
The driving distance from Renton, WA to Summit View, WA is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
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.
City in King County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Renton and Summit View.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Renton and Summit View.
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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
5.4 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Canyon Road, Summit
1899 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left onto Canyon Road East
1.5 mi · 3 min · Canyon Road East
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Continue on Canyon Road East
120 m · 19 sec · Canyon Road East
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Turn right
23 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
1040 ft · 1 min
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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 Summit View.
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.
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 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 Mostly Sunny near Summit View.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Renton to Summit View?
The road trip is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Algona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Renton and 14.7 miles from Summit View.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.8 miles (39.9 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 7:06 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.65 one way or $11.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Renton and Mostly Sunny near Summit View.
Stop Ideas Near Algona
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 Algona.
Tacoma Dome Station
Tukwila station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Renton and Summit View. Straight-line distance: 24.77 mi (39.86 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 Summit View
This census-designated place in Pierce County, Washington, is nestled among the evergreen forests and rolling hills typical of the Pacific Northwest.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.1363200, -122.3520200 |
| Altitude | - |
| Country | United States |
End: Summit View (-122.35202, 47.13632)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $5.65 | $11.30 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $5.95 | $11.90 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $6.22 | $12.43 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $7.58 | $15.17 |
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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