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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Quick Snapshot
Road
27.6 mi
00h 41m
Flight
20.76 mi
33.41 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.76 mi
Kilometers
33.41 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.6 mi
Kilometers
44.41 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waller
Thu, Apr 23, 5:43 AM PDT
Return by in Renton
Thu, Apr 23, 6:24 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Renton
2026-04-23T05:02
Arrive Waller
Thu, Apr 23, 5:43 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Renton
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Algona
WA

City in King County, Washington, United States

From Renton
13.8 mi
00h 20m
To Waller
13.8 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph WNW
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph WNW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    22 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    30 m · 13 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Rainier Avenue South

    1.5 km · 2 min · Rainier Avenue South

  5. 5

    Continue on Valley Freeway

    21.1 mi · 26 min · Valley Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 167 South: Puyallup, Tacoma

    2425 ft · 58 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto River Road

    1278 ft · 42 sec · River Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 4th Street Northwest

    2270 ft · 48 sec · 4th Street Northwest

  9. 9

    Continue on 5th Street Northwest

    726 ft · 15 sec · 5th Street Northwest

  10. 10

    Continue on 5th Street Southwest

    152 m · 14 sec · 5th Street Southwest

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Pioneer

    1.8 mi · 4 min · West Pioneer

  12. 12

    Continue on 72nd Street East

    1.6 mi · 4 min · 72nd Street East

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 44th Avenue East

    2684 ft · 1 min · 44th Avenue East

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 64th Street East

    101 m · 13 sec · 64th Street East

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 45th Avenue East

    525 ft · 18 sec · 45th Avenue East

  16. 16

    Turn straight

    16 m · 4 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Renton and Waller.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Valley Freeway
21.1 mi · 77%
West Pioneer
1.79 mi · 6%
72nd Street East
1.64 mi · 6%
Rainier Avenue South
0.92 mi · 3%
44th Avenue East
0.51 mi · 2%
WA 167 South
0.46 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
20.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Algona
00h 20m from Renton
Leave By
7:08 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Algona and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Food stop 8.9 mi away

Old City Hall Tacoma

Tacoma , WA
625 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA 98402
Rating 4.8/5 5 reviews Coworking space,Restaurant,Retail space rental agency
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 13.7 mi away

Tukwila Community Center

Tukwila , WA
12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168
Rating 4.5/5 633 reviews City park,Community center
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 1.7 mi away

Auburn Building Permits

Auburn , WA
25 W Main St, Auburn, WA 98001
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Professional services
City of Normandy Park City Hall
Meeting point 11.3 mi away

City of Normandy Park City Hall

Normandy Park , WA
801 SW 174th St, Normandy Park, WA 98166
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Algona.

RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

13 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

20 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

King Street Station

36 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

38 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Renton and Waller. Straight-line distance: 20.76 mi (33.41 km).

Renton

#1 Renton

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population101,494
Coordinates47.4828800, -122.2170700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Waller

CDP in Pierce County, Washington

Population7,922
Coordinates47.2006600, -122.3692900
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Start: Renton (-122.21707, 47.48288)
End: Waller (-122.36929, 47.20066)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.97 gal
3.69 L · about $5.08
Round trip
$10.15
1.94 gal · 7.38 L
Estimated CO2
8.6 kg one way
Round trip: 17.2 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Washington · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Renton and Waller. The current time is 05:02:19.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.