How far is Renton, WA from Wollochet, WA?

The driving distance from Renton, WA to Wollochet, WA is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.08 mi
00h 48m
Flight
22.67 mi
36.48 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.67 mi
Kilometers
36.48 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.08 mi
Kilometers
54.85 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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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 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wollochet
Thu, Oct 15, 2:10 PM PDT
Return by in Renton
Thu, Oct 15, 2:58 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Renton
2026-10-15T13:21
Arrive Wollochet
Thu, Oct 15, 2:10 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:54 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Renton
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Milton
WA

City in Washington, USA

From Renton
17 mi
00h 24m
To Wollochet
17.1 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM PDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
68°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Renton and Wollochet.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Renton and Wollochet.

  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

    99 m · 7 sec · Valley Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Burien, Seattle, Tacoma

    2264 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Portland

    1446 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    20.3 mi · 25 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton

    3005 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 16 West: Union Avenue

    2518 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward 24th Street Northwest, Tacoma Narrows Airport

    1627 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 24th Street Northwest

    912 ft · 30 sec · 24th Street Northwest

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Jahn Avenue Northwest

    720 ft · 20 sec · Jahn Avenue Northwest

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Stone Drive Northwest

    1 mi · 3 min · Stone Drive Northwest

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Point Fosdick Drive Northwest

    58 m · 12 sec · Point Fosdick Drive Northwest

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Point Fosdick Drive Northwest

    1806 ft · 48 sec · Point Fosdick Drive Northwest

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto 34th Avenue Northwest

    80 m · 12 sec · 34th Avenue Northwest

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 34th Avenue Northwest

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
21.9 mi · 64%
WA 16 West
6.63 mi · 19%
I 405 South
2.44 mi · 7%
Stone Drive Northwest
1.05 mi · 3%
Rainier Avenue South
0.92 mi · 3%
24th Street Northwest
0.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Merge slight left

20.3 mi · 00h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
22.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milton
00h 24m from Renton
Leave By
4:54 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Renton and Sunny near Wollochet.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Renton to Wollochet?

The road trip is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Milton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Renton and 17.1 miles from Wollochet.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 4:54 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.52 one way or $13.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Renton and Sunny near Wollochet.

Stop Ideas Near Milton

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 Milton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Food stop 6.2 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 14.8 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 4.4 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 11.7 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 Milton.

RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

8 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

24 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

King Street Station

39 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

41 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Renton and Wollochet. Straight-line distance: 22.67 mi (36.48 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 Wollochet

Situated within Pierce County on the Kitsap Peninsula at an elevation of 194 feet, this unincorporated community surrounds Wollochet Bay, an inlet of the southern Puget Sound.

Population0
Coordinates47.2687100, -122.5840200
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
Start: Renton (-122.21707, 47.48288)
End: Wollochet (-122.58402, 47.26871)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.2 gal
4.55 L · about $6.52
Round trip
$13.04
2.4 gal · 9.1 L
Estimated CO2
10.7 kg one way
Round trip: 21.3 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.44 $6.52 $13.04
Mid-grade $5.72 $6.86 $13.73
Premium $5.98 $7.17 $14.34
Diesel $7.29 $8.75 $17.50

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Renton and Wollochet. The current time is 13:21:55.

Distance to Other Cities

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