How far is White Center, WA from Renton, WA?
The driving distance from White Center, WA to Renton, WA is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.8 miles (11 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between White Center and Renton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between White Center and Renton.
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Start on Southwest Roxbury Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Southwest Roxbury Street
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Turn slight left onto Olson Place Southwest
2680 ft · 2 min · Olson Place Southwest
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Take the ramp slight right toward WA 509 North: Seattle
1894 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
1539 ft · 22 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 99 South: West Marginal Way
151 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WA 99 South: West Marginal Way, Transfer Station
615 ft · 17 sec
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Turn right onto West Marginal Way South
2.9 mi · 4 min · West Marginal Way South
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Take the exit slight right toward Tukwila International Boulevard, South 116th Street
607 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on South 116th Street
145 m · 18 sec
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Turn left onto South 116th Way
128 m · 22 sec · South 116th Way
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Turn left onto Tukwila International Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · Tukwila International Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Boeing Access Road
8 m · 1 sec
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Take the ramp slight left toward Boeing Access Road
49 m · 6 sec
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Continue on Boeing Access Road
2983 ft · 1 min · Boeing Access Road
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 900 East
64 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Junior Way South
2930 ft · 50 sec · Martin Luther King Junior Way South
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Continue on Martin Luther King Junior Way South
1.6 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King Junior Way South
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Turn slight left onto South 133rd Street
2811 ft · 1 min · South 133rd Street
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Continue on South 132nd Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South 132nd Street
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Turn slight right onto Renton Avenue South
1503 ft · 30 sec · Renton Avenue South
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Turn slight right onto Southwest Victoria Street
1177 ft · 42 sec · Southwest Victoria Street
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Turn straight
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 White Center 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.
West Marginal Way South
Turn right onto West Marginal Way South
2.86 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving White Center 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 White Center to Renton?
The road trip is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
Tukwila is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.2 miles from White Center and 6.8 miles from Renton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.8 miles (11 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:52 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.20 one way or $4.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around White Center and Light Rain Likely near Renton.
Stop Ideas Near Tukwila
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Tukwila Community Center
Auburn Building Permits
City of Auburn
Auburn Community & Event Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tukwila.
Tukwila station
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Tacoma Dome Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between White Center and Renton. Straight-line distance: 6.86 mi (11.04 km).
#1 White Center
Census designated place
| Population | 13,495 |
| Coordinates | 47.5173200, -122.3548500 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| 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: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $2.20 | $4.40 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $2.42 | $4.85 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $2.30 | $4.59 |
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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