How far is Tumwater, WA from Renton, WA?
The driving distance from Tumwater, WA to Renton, WA is about 54.9 miles (88.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.2 miles (74.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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 01m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tumwater and Renton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tumwater and Renton.
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Start on the route
24 m · 5 sec
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Continue on 2nd Avenue Southwest
1.1 km · 2 min · 2nd Avenue Southwest
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Turn right onto Custer Way Southwest
623 ft · 16 sec · Custer Way Southwest
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Turn right onto Boston Street Southeast
679 ft · 18 sec · Boston Street Southeast
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Deschutes Way
1957 ft · 40 sec · Deschutes Way
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Take the ramp right
1710 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
28.8 mi · 36 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 Tumwater 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.
Deschutes Way
Merge slight left
28.8 mi · 00h 36m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Tumwater and Partly Sunny near Renton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tumwater to Renton?
The road trip is about 54.9 miles (88.3 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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 27.4 miles from Tumwater and 27.5 miles from Renton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.2 miles (74.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 4:26 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.10 one way or $20.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Tumwater and Partly Sunny near Renton.
Stop Ideas Near Lakewood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Auburn Building Permits
Lakewood City Hall
Auburn Community & Event Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lakewood.
Tacoma Dome Station
Centennial Station
Tukwila station
King Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tumwater and Renton. Straight-line distance: 46.19 mi (74.34 km).
#1 Tumwater
City in Thurston County, Washington, United States
| Population | 24,272 |
| Coordinates | 47.0073200, -122.9093100 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| 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: 88 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $10.10 | $20.20 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $10.74 | $21.49 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $11.14 | $22.28 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $10.55 | $21.10 |
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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