How far is Steilacoom, WA from Renton, WA?

The driving distance from Steilacoom, WA to Renton, WA is about 38.5 miles (62 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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
38.53 mi
00h 51m
Flight
28.18 mi
45.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.18 mi
Kilometers
45.35 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.53 mi
Kilometers
62.01 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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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 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Renton
Wed, Apr 22, 10:10 PM PDT
Return by in Steilacoom
Wed, Apr 22, 11:01 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Steilacoom
2026-04-22T21:19
Arrive Renton
Wed, Apr 22, 10:10 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Steilacoom
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 Steilacoom
18 mi
00h 25m
To Renton
20.5 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 to 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 Steilacoom and Renton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Rainier Street

    10 m · 1 sec · Rainier Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 5 toward Rainier Street

    68 m · 5 sec · Rainier Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Rainier Street

    2776 ft · 2 min · Rainier Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Steilacoom Boulevard

    3 mi · 6 min · Steilacoom Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Steilacoom Boulevard Southwest

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Steilacoom Boulevard Southwest

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Tacoma Way

    1640 ft · 46 sec · South Tacoma Way

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South 84th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South 84th Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Tacoma Mall Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Tacoma Mall Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South 74th Street

    99 m · 10 sec · South 74th Street

  10. 10

    Continue on South 72nd Street

    581 ft · 20 sec · South 72nd Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left toward I 5 North: Seattle

    1410 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    20.7 mi · 26 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 518 West, I 405 North: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Bellevue

    136 m · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Renton, Bellevue

    2062 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 167 South: Renton, Auburn

    2161 ft · 31 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Renton, Rainier Avenue South

    1520 ft · 27 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on WA 167 North: Renton, Rainier Avenue South

    1005 ft · 43 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    1102 ft · 23 sec · Valley Freeway

  21. 21

    Continue on Rainier Avenue South

    1.5 km · 2 min · Rainier Avenue South

  22. 22

    Turn right

    12 m · 3 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
24.5 mi · 63%
Steilacoom Boulevard
3.01 mi · 8%
Steilacoom Boulevard Southwest
2.36 mi · 6%
I 405 North
1.69 mi · 4%
Rainier Avenue South
0.91 mi · 2%
South 84th Street
0.81 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Keep slight right

20.7 mi · 00h 26m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
28.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milton
00h 25m from Steilacoom
Leave By
4:48 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Steilacoom 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 Steilacoom to Renton?

The road trip is about 38.5 miles (62 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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 18 miles from Steilacoom and 20.5 miles from Renton.

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

The direct path is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 4:48 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.12 one way or $14.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 5.4 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
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 12.7 mi away

City Hall Park

Normandy Park , WA
801 SW 174th St, Normandy Park, WA 98166
Rating 4.6/5 78 reviews Tourist attraction,Playground,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 5.5 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 12.7 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 Steilacoom and Renton. Straight-line distance: 28.18 mi (45.35 km).

Steilacoom

#1 Steilacoom

Town in Washington, United States

Population6,416
Coordinates47.1698200, -122.6026300
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Renton

#2 Renton

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population101,494
Coordinates47.4828800, -122.2170700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Rainier Street (-122.602521, 47.169704)
End: (-122.217044, 47.482897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.36 gal
5.15 L · about $7.12
Round trip
$14.23
2.72 gal · 10.3 L
Estimated CO2
12.1 kg one way
Round trip: 24.2 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $7.12 $14.23
Mid-grade $5.57 $7.57 $15.14
Premium $5.77 $7.85 $15.70
Diesel $5.47 $7.44 $14.87

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 Steilacoom and Renton. The current time is 21:19:15.

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.