How far is Waller, WA from Renton, WA?
The driving distance from Waller, WA to Renton, WA is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
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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.
A city in King County, Washington.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waller and Renton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waller and Renton.
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Start on the route
16 m · 4 sec
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Continue on 45th Avenue East
525 ft · 18 sec · 45th Avenue East
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Turn right onto 64th Street East
101 m · 16 sec · 64th Street East
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Turn right onto 44th Avenue East
1.4 mi · 3 min · 44th Avenue East
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Pioneer Way East
2.1 mi · 4 min · Pioneer Way East
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Turn slight left onto River Road
69 m · 6 sec · River Road
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Continue on Bay Street
2431 ft · 52 sec · Bay Street
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Continue on Bay Street
967 ft · 25 sec · Bay Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 5 North
1714 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
18.8 mi · 23 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 Waller 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.
I 5 North
Merge slight left
18.8 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Waller 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 Waller to Renton?
The road trip is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Federal Way is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.6 miles from Waller and 13.6 miles from Renton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.02 one way or $10.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Waller and Light Rain Likely near Renton.
Stop Ideas Near Federal Way
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 Federal Way.
Tacoma Dome Station
Tukwila station
King Street Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waller and Renton. Straight-line distance: 20.76 mi (33.41 km).
#1 Waller
CDP in Pierce County, Washington
| Population | 7,922 |
| Coordinates | 47.2006600, -122.3692900 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| 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: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $5.02 | $10.05 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $5.34 | $10.69 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $5.25 | $10.50 |
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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