How far is Snoqualmie, WA from Renton, WA?

The driving distance from Snoqualmie, WA to Renton, WA is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.69 mi
00h 34m
Flight
18.55 mi
29.86 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.55 mi
Kilometers
29.86 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.69 mi
Kilometers
44.57 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Renton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:28 PM PDT
Return by in Snoqualmie
Thu, Apr 23, 12:03 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Snoqualmie
2026-04-22T22:54
Arrive Renton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:28 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:20 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Snoqualmie
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
Issaquah
WA

A city in King County, Washington.

From Snoqualmie
13.8 mi
00h 17m
To Renton
13.9 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Wednesday

Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
12 mph SW
Destination
56°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Railroad Avenue Southeast

    1.3 km · 2 min · Railroad Avenue Southeast

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Meadowbrook Way Southeast

    1.1 km · 1 min · Meadowbrook Way Southeast

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Southeast North Bend Way

    1.1 km · 1 min · Southeast North Bend Way

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southeast North Bend Way

    27 m · 2 sec · Southeast North Bend Way

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Southeast North Bend Way

    1839 ft · 37 sec · Southeast North Bend Way

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 West: Seattle

    2657 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    16.6 mi · 19 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405: Renton, Everett

    1138 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 405 South: Renton

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 900 East: Park Avenue North, Sunset Boulevard Northeast

    1509 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Southport Drive

    1836 ft · 49 sec · North Southport Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on Logan Avenue North

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Logan Avenue North

  14. 14

    Continue on Airport Way South

    2113 ft · 60 sec · Airport Way South

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Rainier Avenue South

    777 ft · 24 sec · Rainier Avenue South

  16. 16

    Turn left

    12 m · 3 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
17.1 mi · 62%
I 405 South
5.58 mi · 20%
Logan Avenue North
1.11 mi · 4%
Southeast North Bend Way
1.06 mi · 4%
Railroad Avenue Southeast
0.78 mi · 3%
Meadowbrook Way Southeast
0.7 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Merge slight left

16.6 mi · 00h 19m

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 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
18.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Issaquah
00h 17m from Snoqualmie
Leave By
7:20 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Snoqualmie and Light Rain Likely near Renton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?

Issaquah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.8 miles from Snoqualmie and 13.9 miles from Renton.

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

The direct path is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 7:20 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.13 one way or $10.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Snoqualmie and Light Rain Likely near Renton.

Stop Ideas Near Issaquah

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 Issaquah and the surrounding midpoint area.
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 11.1 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 8.5 mi away

Renton City Human Services

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Social services organization
Renton City Hall
Meeting point 8.5 mi away

Renton City Hall

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 2.1/5 14 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 8.5 mi away

Renton Police Department

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 2.8/5 25 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Tukwila station

18 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

King Street Station

23 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

26 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
BUS

Monroe, Washington

37 mi away
118 North Lewis St., Suite 112

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Snoqualmie and Renton. Straight-line distance: 18.55 mi (29.86 km).

Snoqualmie

#1 Snoqualmie

Town

Population13,555
Coordinates47.5287100, -121.8253900
Altitude129
CountryUnited States
Renton

#2 Renton

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population101,494
Coordinates47.4828800, -122.2170700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Railroad Avenue Southeast (-121.825293, 47.528742)
End: (-122.217044, 47.482897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 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
0.98 gal
3.7 L · about $5.13
Round trip
$10.26
1.96 gal · 7.4 L
Estimated CO2
8.7 kg one way
Round trip: 17.4 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $5.13 $10.26
Mid-grade $5.57 $5.46 $10.91
Premium $5.77 $5.66 $11.31
Diesel $5.47 $5.36 $10.72

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 Snoqualmie and Renton. The current time is 22:54:16.

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.