How far is Renton, WA from Sumner, WA?
The driving distance from Renton, WA to Sumner, WA is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Pierce County, Washington.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Renton and Sumner.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Renton and Sumner.
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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
19.4 mi · 24 min · Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 410 East: Sumner, Yakima
3042 ft · 47 sec
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Continue straight
822 ft · 13 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward East Main Traffic Avenue
1334 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto Traffic Avenue
2174 ft · 47 sec · Traffic Avenue
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Turn right onto Maple Street
956 ft · 38 sec · Maple Street
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Turn left onto Alder Avenue
68 m · 10 sec · Alder Avenue
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Turn right
56 m · 14 sec
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Turn slight left
20 m · 5 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 Sumner.
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
19.4 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Renton and Mostly Sunny near Sumner.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Renton to Sumner?
The road trip is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from Renton and 11.1 miles from Sumner.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:28 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.08 one way or $8.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Renton and Mostly Sunny near Sumner.
Stop Ideas Near Auburn
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 Auburn.
Tacoma Dome Station
Tukwila station
King Street Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Renton and Sumner. Straight-line distance: 19.36 mi (31.15 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 Sumner
City in Pierce County, Washington, United States of America
| Population | 10,551 |
| Coordinates | 47.2031600, -122.2404000 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sumner (-122.2404, 47.20316)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $4.08 | $8.16 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $4.34 | $8.68 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $4.50 | $9.00 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $4.26 | $8.53 |
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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