How far is Renton, WA from Tumwater, WA?
The driving distance from Renton, WA to Tumwater, WA is about 55.2 miles (88.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.2 miles (74.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.
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 third most populous city in Washington.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Renton and Tumwater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Renton and Tumwater.
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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
29.8 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Deschutes Way, 2nd Avenue
1462 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on North 2nd Avenue Southwest
152 m · 17 sec · North 2nd Avenue Southwest
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Turn left onto Custer Way Southwest
623 ft · 16 sec · Custer Way Southwest
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Turn right onto Boston Street Southeast
679 ft · 21 sec · Boston Street Southeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Deschutes Way Southwest
1371 ft · 28 sec · Deschutes Way Southwest
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Turn left onto E Street Southwest
52 m · 3 sec · E Street Southwest
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Turn slight right
60 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Capitol Boulevard Southeast
1779 ft · 47 sec · Capitol Boulevard Southeast
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Turn right onto Linwood Avenue Southwest
124 m · 11 sec · Linwood Avenue Southwest
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Turn slight right
16 m · 3 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 Tumwater.
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
29.8 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.
Partly Sunny leaving Renton and Partly Sunny near Tumwater.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Renton to Tumwater?
The road trip is about 55.2 miles (88.9 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Tacoma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.6 miles from Renton and 27.7 miles from Tumwater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.2 miles (74.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:04 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.20 one way or $20.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Renton and Partly Sunny near Tumwater.
Stop Ideas Near Tacoma
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Auburn Building Permits
Lakewood City Hall
Auburn Community & Event Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tacoma.
Tacoma Dome Station
Tukwila station
Centennial Station
King Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Renton and Tumwater. Straight-line distance: 46.19 mi (74.34 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 Tumwater
City in Thurston County, Washington, United States
| Population | 24,272 |
| Coordinates | 47.0073200, -122.9093100 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tumwater (-122.90931, 47.00732)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $10.20 | $20.41 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $10.86 | $21.71 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $11.25 | $22.51 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $10.66 | $21.32 |
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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