How far is Renton, WA from Walnut Grove, WA?
The driving distance from Renton, WA to Walnut Grove, WA is about 156.2 miles (251.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126.7 miles (203.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 03h 04m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in and county seat of Lewis 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 Walnut Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Renton and Walnut Grove.
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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
126.2 mi · 2 hr 23 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 205 South: Salem
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Padden Parkway, Northeast Andresen Road
1573 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto Northeast Padden Parkway
1097 ft · 21 sec · Northeast Padden Parkway
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Turn left onto Northeast Andresen Road
1 mi · 2 min · Northeast Andresen Road
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Turn left onto Northeast 63rd Street
822 ft · 22 sec · Northeast 63rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northeast 63rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Renton and Walnut Grove.
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
126 mi · 02h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Renton and Mostly Sunny near Walnut Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Renton to Walnut Grove?
The road trip is about 156.2 miles (251.3 km) and usually takes 03h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Chehalis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78 miles from Renton and 78.1 miles from Walnut Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126.7 miles (203.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:52 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.83 one way or $57.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Renton and Mostly Sunny near Walnut Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Chehalis
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chehalis.
Centralia station
Centennial Station
Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center
Tacoma Dome Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Renton and Walnut Grove. Straight-line distance: 126.71 mi (203.92 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 Walnut Grove
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 9,790 |
| Coordinates | 45.6678900, -122.5989900 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| Country | United States |
End: Walnut Grove (-122.59899, 45.66789)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 251 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $28.83 | $57.67 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $30.67 | $61.35 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $31.80 | $63.60 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $30.12 | $60.25 |
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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