How far is Tenino, WA from Renton, WA?
The driving distance from Tenino, WA to Renton, WA is about 66.5 miles (107 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.6 miles (84.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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 01h 19m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Pierce County, Washington.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tenino and Renton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tenino and Renton.
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Start on the route
38 m · 14 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Central Avenue West
40 m · 10 sec · Central Avenue West
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Turn left onto South Olympia Street
92 m · 12 sec · South Olympia Street
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Turn right onto West Sussex Avenue
1615 ft · 1 min · West Sussex Avenue
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Turn left onto Old Highway 99 North
811 ft · 16 sec · Old Highway 99 North
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Continue on Old Highway 99 Southeast
8.9 mi · 14 min · Old Highway 99 Southeast
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Continue on Capitol Boulevard South East
1.9 mi · 4 min · Capitol Boulevard South East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Trosper Road Southwest
55 m · 4 sec · Trosper Road Southwest
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Exit the roundabout onto Trosper Road Southwest
61 m · 4 sec · Trosper Road Southwest
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Take the ramp slight right
1633 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
30.4 mi · 38 min
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Keep slight right
20.7 mi · 26 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
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 167 South: Renton, Auburn
2161 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Renton, Rainier Avenue South
1520 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WA 167 North: Renton, Rainier Avenue South
1005 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
1102 ft · 23 sec · Valley Freeway
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Continue on Rainier Avenue South
1.5 km · 2 min · Rainier Avenue South
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Turn right
12 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tenino and Renton.
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.
Trosper Road Southwest
Merge slight left
30.4 mi · 00h 38m
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 Tenino 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 Tenino to Renton?
The road trip is about 66.5 miles (107 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?
Lakewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.2 miles from Tenino and 33.2 miles from Renton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.6 miles (84.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 3:52 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.30 one way or $24.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Tenino and Light Rain Likely near Renton.
Stop Ideas Near Lakewood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lakewood.
Tacoma Dome Station
Centennial Station
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King Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tenino and Renton. Straight-line distance: 52.57 mi (84.6 km).
#1 Tenino
City in Thurston County, Washington, United States
| Population | 1,867 |
| Coordinates | 46.8567700, -122.8529100 |
| Altitude | 87 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Renton
The second most populous city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 101,494 |
| Coordinates | 47.4828800, -122.2170700 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-122.217044, 47.482897)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 107 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $12.30 | $24.60 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $13.08 | $26.16 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $13.56 | $27.12 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $12.85 | $25.69 |
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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