Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 9, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
29.8 mi
48 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Meadowdale, WA
JOHN CALLERY
Renton, WA
JOHN CALLERY
Meadowdale, WA to Renton, WA is 29.8 miles and takes about 46 minutes via I 5, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Pacific Coast region, connecting two points in Washington state. It's primarily a highway route, making it a straightforward and quick trip for getting between these two locations. Consider this an easy segment if you're already in the area or need to make a quick connection.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 21.3 mi | 26m |
| 76th Avenue West | 3.5 mi | 9m |
| Martin Luther King Junior Way South | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| 220th Street Southwest | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| South 132nd Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South 133rd Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Renton Avenue South | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Southwest Victoria Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 138 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~6,184 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~560 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Meadowdale, WA and Renton, WA.
Start on 74th Place West
Turn left onto 75th Place West
Continue on 76th Avenue West
Turn left onto 220th Street Southwest
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 5
Take the exit
Turn straight onto WA 900
Continue on WA 900
Turn slight left onto South 133rd Street
Continue on South 132nd Street
Turn slight right onto Renton Avenue South
Turn slight right onto Southwest Victoria Street
Turn straight
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 26.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto 75th Place West
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto 220th Street Southwest
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward I 5 South
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 5
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward WA 900 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$6.54 one way
$13.08 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.78 | $6.79 | $13.57 |
| premium | $5.99 | $7.02 | $14.04 |
| diesel | $5.97 | $7.00 | $14.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-09-07.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.13 | $1.43 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.61 | $1.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.91 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Meadowdale on Wednesday
Local time
2:26 PM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Mostly Cloudy
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued August 17 at 2:32PM PDT until August 18 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Destination
Afternoon in Renton on Wednesday
Local time
2:26 PM
PDT
Current temp
60°F
Partly Cloudy
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued August 17 at 2:32PM PDT until August 18 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This trip is mostly highway, with 71% of the 29.8 miles on I 5. You'll experience a longest stretch of 21.3 miles on I 5. The route transitions from highway driving to surface roads around mile 21.3, likely introducing more local traffic and varied speed limits. Expect to navigate urban merging patterns as you approach your destination.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and 76th Avenue West. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 75th Place West.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 46m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (75th Place West): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (220th Street Southwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
429 ft
Total Descent
478 ft
Highest Point
395 ft
~2.1 mi in
Elevation Range
368 ft
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 29.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Straightforward navigation.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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