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Trip from Norwood Village, 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

17m

Distance

9.1 mi

15 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 16m ★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m ★

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

Downtown Norwood Village, WA, WA

Norwood Village, WA

William Jacobs

Trip Overview

This quick 9.1-mile drive from Norwood Village to Renton, Washington, will only take about 17 minutes, making it a perfect option for a single-day trip. You'll primarily navigate via I-405, Logan Avenue North, and 124th Avenue Southeast. With a modest fuel cost of around $2, this route offers a straightforward and efficient journey within the Pacific Coast region. Given its short distance and duration, it's ideal for a quick commute or an easy add-on to another adventure.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 405 4.3 mi 5m
Logan Avenue North 1.1 mi 2m
124th Avenue Southeast 0.8 mi 1m
128th Avenue Southeast 0.5 mi 1m
Airport Way South 0.4 mi <1m
North Southport Drive 0.3 mi <1m
Factoria Boulevard Southeast 0.3 mi <1m
Coal Creek Parkway Southeast 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 405 — 4.3 mi, about 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

46 ft · 8 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto Southeast 25th Street

295 ft · 15 sec · Southeast 25th Street
3

Turn right onto 128th Avenue Southeast

0.5 mi · 1 min · 128th Avenue Southeast
4

Turn left onto Southeast 32nd Street

250 ft · 6 sec · Southeast 32nd Street
5

Turn slight right

127 ft · 7 sec
6

Turn right onto Richards Road

100 ft · 2 sec · Richards Road
7

Keep slight left at fork onto Richards Road

175 ft · 6 sec · Richards Road
8

Continue on Factoria Boulevard Southeast

0.3 mi · 55 sec · Factoria Boulevard Southeast
Use the left / straight lanes.
9

Turn right onto Southeast 38th Street

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Southeast 38th Street
10

Continue on 124th Avenue Southeast

0.8 mi · 1 min · 124th Avenue Southeast
11

At end of road, turn right onto Coal Creek Parkway Southeast

0.3 mi · 56 sec · Coal Creek Parkway Southeast
Use the straight lane.
12

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 33 sec
Toward I 405 South: Renton Use the left lane.
13

Merge onto I 405

4.3 mi · 5 min · I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

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.
15

Turn right onto North Southport Drive

0.3 mi · 48 sec · North Southport Drive
Use the right lane.
16

Continue on Logan Avenue North

1.1 mi · 2 min · Logan Avenue North
Use the straight lane.
17

Continue on Airport Way South

0.4 mi · 59 sec · Airport Way South
Use the left lane.
18

Turn left onto Rainier Avenue South

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Rainier Avenue South
Use the left lane.
19

Turn left

39 ft · 2 sec
20

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Southeast 25th Street

Turn left onto Southeast 25th Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in | Richards Road

Keep slight left at fork onto Richards Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

6
2 mi into trip | ~5m in | Coal Creek Parkway Southeast

At end of road, turn right onto Coal Creek Parkway Southeast

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
7
2.3 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the ramp toward I 405 South: Renton

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 405 South: Renton
8
6.8 mi into trip | ~11m 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

$1.90 one way

$3.81 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.58 $2.00 $3.99
premium $5.77 $2.07 $4.13
diesel $5.61 $2.01 $4.02

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2.7 0 $0.96 $0.44
Efficient EV 2.3 0 $0.80 $0.36
EV Truck/SUV 3.6 0 $1.27 $0.58

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Norwood Village, WA

Late night in Norwood Village on Sunday

Local time

3:35 AM

PDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Renton, WA

Late night in Renton on Sunday

Local time

3:35 AM

PDT

Current temp

56°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 5 to 8 mph 3% chance 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

11 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

17m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a mixed drive on this route, with about 50% of your travel time on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.3 miles on I-405, offering a taste of faster-paced travel. As you transition between I-405 and local roads like Logan Avenue North and 124th Avenue Southeast, the driving experience will shift. This means you'll experience both highway cruising and more typical local road navigation as you approach your destination.

50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.3 mi on I 405.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Southeast 25th Street.

Driving Effort 7/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 9.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 17m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Southeast 25th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Richards Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2 miles (Coal Creek Parkway Southeast): Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Norwood Village, WA to Renton, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Sunset Boulevard Northeast along the way.

Sunset Boulevard Northeast

6.8 mi in | ~11m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 9.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

17m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 4.3 miles on I 405. 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: near the start (Southeast 25th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Richards Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2 miles (Coal Creek Parkway Southeast): 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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