Origin
Des Moines, WA
Morning in Des Moines on Sunday
Local time
9:47 AM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Des Moines, WA to Renton, WA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
11.6 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Des Moines, WA
JOHN CALLERY
Renton, WA
JOHN CALLERY
Trip Overview
The drive from Des Moines, WA to Renton, WA covers 11.6 miles and takes about 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South 223rd Street, Marine View Drive South, 7th Place South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.46 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South 223rd Street | — | — |
| Marine View Drive South | — | — |
| 7th Place South | — | — |
| South 216th Street | — | — |
| Military Road South | — | — |
| I 5 North | — | — |
| I 405 North | — | — |
| WA 167 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South 223rd Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Des Moines, WA and Renton, WA.
1
Start on the route
43 ft
·
9 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto South 223rd Street
69 ft
·
7 sec
·
South 223rd Street
3
Turn right onto Marine View Drive South
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Marine View Drive South
4
Turn right onto 7th Place South
367 ft
·
7 sec
·
7th Place South
5
Continue on South 216th Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
South 216th Street
6
Turn left onto Military Road South
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Military Road South
7
Take the ramp left toward I 5 North: Seattle
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 5 North: Seattle
8
Merge slight left
2.9 mi
·
3 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward WA 518 West, I 405 North: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Bellevue
446 ft
·
11 sec
·
WA 518 West, I 405 North: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Bellevue
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Renton, Bellevue
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 405 North: Renton, Bellevue
11
Merge slight left
1.3 mi
·
1 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward WA 167 South: Renton, Auburn
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
WA 167 South: Renton, Auburn
13
Keep slight left to continue on Renton, Rainier Avenue South
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Renton, Rainier Avenue South
14
Keep slight right to continue on WA 167 North: Renton, Rainier Avenue South
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
WA 167 North: Renton, Rainier Avenue South
15
Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Valley Freeway
16
Continue on Rainier Avenue South
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Rainier Avenue South
17
Turn right
39 ft
·
3 sec
18
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.46 one way
$4.93 round trip
$5.40/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.68 | $2.59 | $5.19 |
| premium | $5.93 | $2.71 | $5.41 |
| diesel | $7.32 | $3.34 | $6.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Morning in Renton on Sunday
Local time
9:47 AM
PDT
Current temp
42°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
15 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
18m 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?
11.6 mi in 18m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: South 223rd Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Des Moines, WA to Renton, WA is easy. At 18m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Des Moines, WA to Renton, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
About the Cities
Starting in Des Moines, WA
Full guide →Founded 1959
Arriving in Renton, WA
Full guide →Founded 1875
Renton is a city in King County, Washington south of Bellevue and north of Kent. It is a quiet suburb of Seattle at the base of Lake Washington. Renton is primarily known as the site of the Boeing 737 plant, where the popular commercial jetliner is built. Renton is also notable for being the resting place of rock legend Jimi Hendrix. Its relatively inexpensive property prices make it a solid choice of stay while visiting Seattle, and the downtown area has many quiet charms of its own.
Top landmarks
- • Renton History Museum — Museum in the city of Renton in the state of Washington, United States.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 11.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Des Moines, WA to Renton, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
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. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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