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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
11.94 mi
00h 19m
Flight
6.86 mi
11.04 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.86 mi
Kilometers
11.04 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
11.94 mi
Kilometers
19.22 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Renton
Wed, Apr 22, 7:52 PM PDT
Return by in White Center
Wed, Apr 22, 8:11 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave White Center
2026-04-22T19:33
Arrive Renton
Wed, Apr 22, 7:52 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:52 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in White Center
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Tukwila
WA

City in Washington

From White Center
5.2 mi
00h 09m
To Renton
6.8 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
56°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest Roxbury Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Southwest Roxbury Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto Olson Place Southwest

    2680 ft · 2 min · Olson Place Southwest

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward WA 509 North: Seattle

    1894 ft · 36 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1539 ft · 22 sec

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 99 South: West Marginal Way

    151 m · 12 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on WA 99 South: West Marginal Way, Transfer Station

    615 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Marginal Way South

    2.9 mi · 4 min · West Marginal Way South

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Tukwila International Boulevard, South 116th Street

    607 ft · 15 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on South 116th Street

    145 m · 18 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South 116th Way

    128 m · 22 sec · South 116th Way

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Tukwila International Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · Tukwila International Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Boeing Access Road

    8 m · 1 sec

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight left toward Boeing Access Road

    49 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Boeing Access Road

    2983 ft · 1 min · Boeing Access Road

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 900 East

    64 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Junior Way South

    2930 ft · 50 sec · Martin Luther King Junior Way South

  17. 17

    Continue on Martin Luther King Junior Way South

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King Junior Way South

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto South 133rd Street

    2811 ft · 1 min · South 133rd Street

  19. 19

    Continue on South 132nd Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South 132nd Street

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Renton Avenue South

    1503 ft · 30 sec · Renton Avenue South

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Southwest Victoria Street

    1177 ft · 42 sec · Southwest Victoria Street

  22. 22

    Turn straight

    12 m · 3 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between White Center and Renton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
193.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Marginal Way South
2.86 mi · 24%
Martin Luther King Junior Way South
2.13 mi · 18%
Tukwila International Boulevard
0.76 mi · 6%
Southwest Roxbury Street
0.68 mi · 6%
South 132nd Street
0.66 mi · 5%
WA 509 North
0.65 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
6.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tukwila
00h 09m from White Center
Leave By
7:52 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Tukwila and the surrounding midpoint area.
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 0.9 mi away

Tukwila Community Center

Tukwila , WA
12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168
Rating 4.5/5 633 reviews City park,Community center
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 13.5 mi away

Auburn Building Permits

Auburn , WA
25 W Main St, Auburn, WA 98001
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Professional services
City of Auburn
Meeting point 13.5 mi away

City of Auburn

Auburn , WA
25 W Main St, Auburn, WA 98001
Rating 3.9/5 15 reviews City Hall,City government office
Auburn Community & Event Center
Nearby stop 14.1 mi away

Auburn Community & Event Center

Auburn , WA
Parks, Arts & Recreation Administration Building, 910 9th St SE, Auburn, WA 98002
Rating 4.5/5 84 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tukwila.

RAIL

Tukwila station

2 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

King Street Station

15 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

17 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

28 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between White Center and Renton. Straight-line distance: 6.86 mi (11.04 km).

White Center

#1 White Center

Census designated place

Population13,495
Coordinates47.5173200, -122.3548500
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Renton

#2 Renton

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population101,494
Coordinates47.4828800, -122.2170700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Southwest Roxbury Street (-122.354849, 47.517387)
End: (-122.217044, 47.482897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.42 gal
1.6 L · about $2.20
Round trip
$4.40
0.84 gal · 3.2 L
Estimated CO2
3.7 kg one way
Round trip: 7.5 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Washington · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between White Center and Renton. The current time is 19:33:07.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.