Origin
Bonney Lake, WA
Late night in Bonney Lake on Sunday
Local time
3:23 AM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bonney Lake, WA to Renton, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
24.9 mi
40 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bonney Lake, WA
JOHN CALLERY
Trip Overview
This short 24.9-mile drive from Bonney Lake, WA to Renton, WA is easily manageable as a day trip, taking only about 33 minutes. With 95% of the journey on highways, you'll spend most of your time on the Valley Freeway and State Route 410 East before reaching Rainier Avenue South. The estimated fuel cost is a budget-friendly $5, making this a quick and economical transit. Both Bonney Lake and Renton are located in the Pacific Coast region, so you won't be crossing any major geographical divides. This route is primarily a highway-focused drive, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Freeway | 19.2 mi | 24m |
| State Route 410 East | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Rainier Avenue South | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Sumner-Buckley Highway East | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Valley Freeway
— 19.2 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bonney Lake, WA and Renton, WA.
1
Start on this road
111 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
46 ft
·
8 sec
3
Turn left onto Sumner-Buckley Highway East
232 ft
·
10 sec
·
Sumner-Buckley Highway East
4
Turn right onto WA 410
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
State Route 410 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward WA 167 North: Seattle
Use the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto WA 167
19 mi
·
24 min
·
Valley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on WA 167
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Rainier Avenue South
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right
39 ft
·
2 sec
9
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 4.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Sumner-Buckley Highway East
Turn left onto Sumner-Buckley Highway East
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
WA 410 / State Route 410 East
Turn right onto WA 410 / State Route 410 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
4.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Keep slight right at fork toward WA 167 North: Seattle
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward WA 167 North: Seattle
5
4.7 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
WA 167 / Valley Freeway
Merge onto WA 167 / Valley Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.21 one way
$10.42 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $5.47 | $10.93 |
| premium | $5.77 | $5.65 | $11.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.50 | $11.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.61 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.49 | $1.59 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Renton, WA
Late night in Renton on Sunday
Local time
3:23 AM
PDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
33m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with a substantial 95% of the 24.9 miles covered on freeways. You'll encounter your longest continuous stretch of driving on the Valley Freeway, spanning 19.2 miles. The transition from Valley Freeway to State Route 410 East and finally to Rainier Avenue South will mark the main changes in your driving environment. While largely a high-speed transit, be prepared for potential changes in traffic patterns as you approach Renton.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.2 mi on Valley Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Valley Freeway and State Route 410 East. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 24.9 miles you will encounter 6 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (Sumner-Buckley Highway East): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (WA 410 / State Route 410 East): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 24.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.2 miles on Valley Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (Sumner-Buckley Highway East): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (WA 410 / State Route 410 East): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Renton, WA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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