How far is Renton, WA from Waller, WA?
The driving distance from Renton, WA to Waller, WA is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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.
City in King County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Renton and Waller.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Renton and Waller.
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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
21.1 mi · 26 min · Valley Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 167 South: Puyallup, Tacoma
2425 ft · 58 sec
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Turn right onto River Road
1278 ft · 42 sec · River Road
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Turn left onto 4th Street Northwest
2270 ft · 48 sec · 4th Street Northwest
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Continue on 5th Street Northwest
726 ft · 15 sec · 5th Street Northwest
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Continue on 5th Street Southwest
152 m · 14 sec · 5th Street Southwest
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Turn right onto West Pioneer
1.8 mi · 4 min · West Pioneer
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Continue on 72nd Street East
1.6 mi · 4 min · 72nd Street East
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Turn right onto 44th Avenue East
2684 ft · 1 min · 44th Avenue East
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Turn right onto 64th Street East
101 m · 13 sec · 64th Street East
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Turn left onto 45th Avenue East
525 ft · 18 sec · 45th Avenue East
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Turn straight
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 Waller.
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
21.1 mi · 00h 26m
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 Waller.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Renton to Waller?
The road trip is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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 13.8 miles from Renton and 13.8 miles from Waller.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 7:08 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.08 one way or $10.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Renton and Mostly Sunny near Waller.
Stop Ideas Near Algona
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Tukwila Community Center
Auburn Building Permits
City of Normandy Park City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Algona.
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 Waller. Straight-line distance: 20.76 mi (33.41 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 Waller
CDP in Pierce County, Washington
| Population | 7,922 |
| Coordinates | 47.2006600, -122.3692900 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waller (-122.36929, 47.20066)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $5.08 | $10.15 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $5.60 | $11.20 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $5.30 | $10.61 |
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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