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Trip from Hoquiam, 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

2h 22m

Distance

105.1 mi

169 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 13m ★
6 AM
2h 23m
8 AM
2h 42m
10 AM
2h 30m
12 PM
2h 28m
3 PM
2h 31m
5 PM
2h 41m
8 PM
2h 17m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Hoquiam, WA

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Trip Overview

This 105.1-mile drive from Hoquiam, WA, to Renton, WA, is planned for a 1 hour and 58 minute journey. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day trip, with no need to break it up overnight. You'll be navigating primarily on local roads like North Park Street, West Market Street, and South F Street, as this route has zero highway mileage. With an estimated fuel cost of $22, it's an economical option for exploring between the Pacific Coast regions of Washington. Expect a turn-heavy local drive that offers a straightforward connection between these two Washington communities.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

52.6 miles from Hoquiam, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 5 49.5 mi 1h 1m
WA 8 21.1 mi 26m
Olympic Highway 19.1 mi 25m
US 101 5.4 mi 7m
Simpson Avenue 2.9 mi 7m
East Wishkah Street 1.4 mi 2m
I 405 1.3 mi 1m
Rainier Avenue South 0.9 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 5 — 49.5 mi, about 1h 1m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hoquiam, WA and Renton, WA.

1

Start on WA 109

2.9 mi · 7 min · Simpson Avenue
2

Turn slight right onto US 101

0.4 mi · 1 min · North Park Street
3

Turn left onto West Market Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · West Market Street
4

Enter roundabout onto South F Street

21 ft · 0 sec · South F Street
5

Continue on South F Street

0.1 mi · 35 sec · South F Street
6

Turn left onto US 12

0.2 mi · 23 sec · East Heron Street
7

Continue on US 12

474 ft · 13 sec · Hornsby Way
8

Turn right onto US 12

1.4 mi · 2 min · East Wishkah Street
9

Continue on US 12

19 mi · 25 min · Olympic Highway
10

Continue on WA 8

21 mi · 26 min · WA 8
11

Merge onto US 101

5.4 mi · 7 min · US 101
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 52 sec
13

Merge onto I 5

29 mi · 36 min · I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight right at fork onto I 5

21 mi · 25 min · I 5
Use the slight right lane.
15

Take the exit

448 ft · 10 sec
Exit 154A-B Toward WA 518 West, I 405 North: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Bellevue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Exit 154B Toward I 405 North: Renton, Bellevue Use the slight right lane.
17

Merge onto I 405

1.3 mi · 1 min · I 405
18

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 30 sec
Exit 2 Toward WA 167 South: Renton, Auburn Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 26 sec
Toward Renton, Rainier Avenue South Use the straight lane.
20

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 42 sec
Toward WA 167 North: Renton, Rainier Avenue South Use the slight right lane.
21

Merge onto WA 167

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Valley Freeway
22

Continue on WA 167

0.9 mi · 2 min · Rainier Avenue South
Use the left lane.
23

Turn right

39 ft · 2 sec
24

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short duration of under two hours, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. You can afford to be flexible with your departure time, perhaps leaving mid-morning to avoid peak local traffic. Since there are no designated stops and the longest uninterrupted stretch is not significant, plan for brief pauses as needed rather than scheduled breaks. Keep an eye on your navigation, as the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile means you'll be making frequent turns. The estimated fuel cost of $22 makes it a budget-friendly journey, so ensure you have enough gas before you depart Hoquiam.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 52.6 miles from Hoquiam, WA, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49.5 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 23 miles or 37m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 52.6 miles or 1h 14m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 56m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Renton, WA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Hoquiam, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Hoquiam, WA

This is one driving day of about 105.1 miles and 2h 22m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Hoquiam, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 49.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Tumwater, WA, WA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tumwater, WA

53 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Elma, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Olympia, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 52.6 miles from Hoquiam, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Black Bear Diner Lakewood

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Lakewood, Washington

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 75

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+12532670238

Visit website

Yi's Traditional Korean Beef Soup Restaurant (이가네 전통 설렁탕)

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lakewood, Washington

0.8 mi

Fishin Hole Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Montesano, Washington

0.5 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Painted Plate

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Olympia, Washington

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 52.5

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13607052103

Visit website

Cafe Seoul

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Federal Way, Washington

1.2 mi

Naomi Joe Coffee Roasters

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tacoma, Washington

1.9 mi

Black Bear Diner Lakewood

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 75

Lakewood, Washington

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+12532670238

Visit website

Yi's Traditional Korean Beef Soup Restaurant (이가네 전통 설렁탕)

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 75

Lakewood, Washington

Hours: 8:30 am–9 pm

+12533011655

Visit website

Fishin Hole Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 15

Montesano, Washington

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+13609644109

Visit website

The Bee Hive Restaurant and Honeycomb Lounge

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 15

Montesano, Washington

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+13602498322

Visit website

Gardner's Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $100 or ab mile 52.5

Olympia, Washington

Hours: 5–8 pm

+13607868466

Visit website

Pellegrino's | Italian Kitchen & Catering

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 52.5

Tumwater, Washington

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+13607099020

Visit website

Nineveh Assyrian Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 52.5

Olympia, Washington

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13609156722

Visit website

jean-pierre's three16

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $50 to $10 mile 52.5

Tumwater, Washington

Hours: Closed

+13607049232

Visit website

Painted Plate

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 52.5

Olympia, Washington

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13607052103

Visit website

Cafe Seoul

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 90.1

Federal Way, Washington

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12064605185

Visit website

Naomi Joe Coffee Roasters

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 82.6

Tacoma, Washington

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+12532373403

Visit website

Gravity Coffee

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately mile 67.5

Lakewood, Washington

Hours: 5 am–8 pm

+12534478740

Visit website

Daisy Mae's Café

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 97.6

Kent, Washington

Hours: 4:30 am–5 pm

+12538725580

Candor Coffee

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 105.1

Renton, Washington

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+12532368630

Visit website

Polson Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Hoquiam, Washington

Hours: 11 am–4 pm

+13605335862

Visit website

Marathon Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 52.5

Olympia, Washington

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+13604072200

Visit website

Lions Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 52.5

Olympia, Washington

Hours: 8 am–7 pm

+13607538380

Visit website

Children's Museum at JBLM

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 67.5

Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington

Hours: 10 am–1 pm

+12536276031

Visit website

Vance Creek County Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 22.5

Elma, Washington

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

Visit website

Swan Creek Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 82.6

Tacoma, Washington

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+12533051000

Visit website

Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 60

Olympia, Washington

+13607539467

Visit website

Port Plaza

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 52.5

Olympia, Washington

Hours: 5 am–9 pm

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 101.3 and 103.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
101.3 mi into trip | ~2h 15m in

Take the exit toward WA 518 West, I 405 North: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Bellevue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 154A-B Toward WA 518 West, I 405 North: Seattle-Tacoma...
9
101.4 mi into trip | ~2h 16m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 405 North: Renton, Bellevue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 154B Toward I 405 North: Renton, Bellevue
8
103.1 mi into trip | ~2h 18m in

Take the exit toward WA 167 South: Renton, Auburn

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 2 Toward WA 167 South: Renton, Auburn
8
103.5 mi into trip | ~2h 19m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Renton, Rainier Avenue South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight lane. Toward Renton, Rainier Avenue South
9
103.8 mi into trip | ~2h 19m in

Keep slight right at fork toward WA 167 North: Renton, Rainier Avenue South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward WA 167 North: Renton, Rainier Avenue Sou...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$22.00 one way

$43.99 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 37 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.58 $23.07 $46.14
premium $5.77 $23.87 $47.73
diesel $5.61 $23.20 $46.41

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 36.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 31.5 0 $11.04 $5.04
Efficient EV 26.3 0 $9.20 $4.20
EV Truck/SUV 42 0 $14.71 $6.73

Gas CO2

37 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (68% 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.

Forecast as of Jun 22, 2022

Origin

Hoquiam, WA

Morning in Hoquiam on Sunday

Local time

9:06 AM

PDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Renton, WA

Morning in Renton on Sunday

Local time

9:06 AM

PDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

8 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

2h 22m 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?

This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be making frequent adjustments rather than settling into long stretches of highway. With 0% highway share, you'll be immersed in local road conditions for the entire 105.1 miles. There isn't a 'longest stretch' noted, suggesting a consistent pattern of turns and intersections throughout the nearly two-hour duration. This kind of drive requires active navigation and awareness as you transition through various local streets and segments.

74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 49.5 mi on I 5.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and WA 8. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 101.3 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 105.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 101.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 101.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 103.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 22m. Total distance: 105.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 49.5 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Renton, WA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 101.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 101.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 103.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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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