How far is Sumner, WA from Renton, WA?

The driving distance from Sumner, WA to Renton, WA is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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
21.42 mi
00h 26m
Flight
19.36 mi
31.15 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.36 mi
Kilometers
31.15 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.42 mi
Kilometers
34.48 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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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 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Renton
Thu, Apr 23, 10:09 PM PDT
Return by in Sumner
Thu, Apr 23, 10:35 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sumner
2026-04-23T21:42
Arrive Renton
Thu, Apr 23, 10:09 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:36 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Sumner
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
Auburn
WA

The second most populous city in Pierce County, Washington.

From Sumner
10.6 mi
00h 13m
To Renton
10.7 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 5 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 Sumner and Renton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    17 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1019 ft · 39 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Traffic Avenue

    1927 ft · 52 sec · Traffic Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward WA 410 West: Tacoma, Seattle

    1243 ft · 19 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    93 m · 5 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on WA 167 North: Seattle

    1749 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    19.2 mi · 24 min · Valley Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Rainier Avenue South

    1.5 km · 2 min · Rainier Avenue South

  9. 9

    Turn right

    12 m · 3 sec

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sumner 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
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Valley Freeway
19.2 mi · 90%
Rainier Avenue South
0.91 mi · 4%
Traffic Avenue
0.36 mi · 2%
WA 167 North
0.33 mi · 2%
WA 410 West
0.29 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.19 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Valley Freeway

Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

19.2 mi · 00h 24m

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 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
19.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn
00h 13m from Sumner
Leave By
7:36 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sumner and Mostly Sunny near Renton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Sumner and 10.7 miles from Renton.

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

The direct path is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 7:36 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.98 one way or $7.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sumner and Mostly Sunny near Renton.

Stop Ideas Near Auburn

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 Auburn and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Food stop 10.6 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 10.8 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 2.1 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 Covington
Meeting point 6.1 mi away

City of Covington

Covington , WA
16720 SE 271st St, Covington, WA 98042
Rating 4.2/5 5 reviews City Hall,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

16 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

17 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

King Street Station

33 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

35 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sumner and Renton. Straight-line distance: 19.36 mi (31.15 km).

Sumner

#1 Sumner

City in Pierce County, Washington, United States of America

Population10,551
Coordinates47.2031600, -122.2404000
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Renton

#2 Renton

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population101,494
Coordinates47.4828800, -122.2170700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-122.240401, 47.203297)
End: (-122.217044, 47.482897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.76 gal
2.86 L · about $3.98
Round trip
$7.95
1.52 gal · 5.72 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.5 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $3.98 $7.95
Mid-grade $5.57 $4.23 $8.46
Premium $5.77 $4.39 $8.77
Diesel $5.47 $4.15 $8.31

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Sumner and Renton. The current time is 21:42:55.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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