Origin
Klahanie, WA
Late night in Klahanie on Sunday
Local time
2:56 AM
PDT
Current temp
68°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Klahanie, 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
28m
Distance
17.7 mi
29 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Klahanie, WA
Alok Sharma
Trip Overview
This straightforward 17.7-mile drive from Klahanie to Renton, Washington, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 28 minutes. You'll primarily navigate major interstates, with about 64% of the journey on highways. With a low estimated fuel cost of $4, this trip is economical for a quick excursion. The route is focused on efficient travel between two points within the Pacific Coast region of Washington. Given its short distance and duration, it's an easy undertaking without the need for an overnight stop.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 6.3 mi | 7m |
| I 405 | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Logan Avenue North | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Airport Way South | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Southport Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Klahanie Drive Southeast | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 249th Avenue Southeast | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 6.3 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Klahanie, WA and Renton, WA.
1
Start on 249th Avenue Southeast
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
249th Avenue Southeast
2
Turn right onto Klahanie Drive Southeast
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
Klahanie Drive Southeast
3
Enter roundabout onto Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
18 ft
·
0 sec
·
Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
4
Continue on Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Enter roundabout onto Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
103 ft
·
2 sec
·
Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
6
Continue on Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
7
Enter roundabout onto Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
80 ft
·
1 sec
·
Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
8
Continue on Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Turn left onto East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 West: Seattle
Use the right lane.
11
Merge onto I 90
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
I 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 10
Toward I 405: Renton, Everett
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 405 South: Renton
Use the slight left lane.
14
Merge onto I 405
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 5
Toward WA 900 East: Park Avenue North, Sunset Boulevard Northeast
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn right onto North Southport Drive
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
North Southport Drive
Use the right lane.
17
Continue on Logan Avenue North
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Logan Avenue North
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on Airport Way South
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Airport Way South
Use the left lane.
19
Turn left onto Rainier Avenue South
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Rainier Avenue South
Use the left lane.
20
Turn left
39 ft
·
2 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 15.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
Enter roundabout onto Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
Enter roundabout onto Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
8
9.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward I 405: Renton, Everett
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 10
Toward I 405: Renton, Everett
7
9.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 405 South: Renton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 405 South: Renton
8
15.4 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward WA 900 East: Park Avenue North, Sunset Boulevard Northeast
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 5
Toward WA 900 East: Park Avenue North, Sunset B...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.70 one way
$7.41 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $3.88 | $7.77 |
| premium | $5.77 | $4.02 | $8.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.91 | $7.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.48 | $1.13 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
2:56 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
20 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
28m 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 highway-focused drive for the majority of your 17.7 miles. You'll spend a significant portion of the trip on I-90 and I-405, offering a fast-paced experience. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 6.3 miles on I-90, allowing for steady progress. While the profile is predominantly highway, you'll also utilize Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road, adding a touch of local road travel to the mix. Overall, it's a practical route prioritizing getting you to your destination efficiently.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.3 mi on I 90.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and I 405. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 17.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.9 miles (Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Klahanie, WA and Renton, WA, road signs point toward Everett and Sunset Boulevard Northeast.
Everett
9.6 mi in
|
~15m
Sunset Boulevard Northeast
15.4 mi in
|
~23m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 17.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.3 miles on I 90. 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.
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: at 0.6 miles (Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.9 miles (Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.6 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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