How far is Tacoma, WA from East Renton Highlands, WA?
The driving distance from Tacoma, WA to East Renton Highlands, WA is about 31.1 miles (50 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Washington
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain Likely
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tacoma and East Renton Highlands.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tacoma and East Renton Highlands.
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Start on South 11th Street
686 ft · 29 sec · South 11th Street
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Turn right onto Market Street
759 ft · 31 sec · Market Street
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Turn left onto South 13th Street
920 ft · 36 sec · South 13th Street
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Turn right onto I 705 SB Ramp
65 m · 11 sec · I 705 SB Ramp
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Take the ramp straight toward Port of Tacoma
869 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight right
1.3 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 North: Seattle
1819 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Seattle
1395 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
20.1 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 518 West, I 405 North: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Bellevue
136 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Renton, Bellevue
2062 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 169 South: Maple Valley, Bronson Way
1287 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 900 West: Bronson Way
2147 ft · 59 sec
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Turn straight onto Maple Valley Highway
104 m · 13 sec · Maple Valley Highway
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Turn right onto Sunset Boulevard North
799 ft · 23 sec · Sunset Boulevard North
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Turn right onto Northeast 3rd Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Northeast 3rd Street
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Continue on Northeast 4th Street
2.2 mi · 5 min · Northeast 4th Street
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Continue on Southeast 128th Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Southeast 128th Street
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Turn right onto 172nd Avenue Southeast
1102 ft · 38 sec · 172nd Avenue Southeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 172nd Avenue Southeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tacoma and East Renton Highlands.
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.
I 5 North
Merge slight left
20.1 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Tacoma and Chance Light Rain near East Renton Highlands.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tacoma to East Renton Highlands?
The road trip is about 31.1 miles (50 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Des Moines is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Tacoma and 15.5 miles from East Renton Highlands.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 4:58 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.76 one way or $11.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Tacoma and Chance Light Rain near East Renton Highlands.
Stop Ideas Near Des Moines
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Tukwila Community Center
Auburn Building Permits
City of Covington
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Des Moines.
Tukwila station
Tacoma Dome Station
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tacoma and East Renton Highlands. Straight-line distance: 22.32 mi (35.92 km).
#1 Tacoma
The third most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 219,945 |
| Coordinates | 47.2528800, -122.4442900 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Renton Highlands
Census designated place
| Population | 11,140 |
| Coordinates | 47.4848200, -122.1123400 |
| Altitude | 158 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Renton Highlands (-122.11234, 47.48482)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $5.76 | $11.51 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $6.12 | $12.25 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $6.35 | $12.70 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $6.01 | $12.03 |
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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