Origin
Pacific, WA
Night in Pacific on Saturday
Local time
11:01 PM
PDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pacific, 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
22m
Distance
16.1 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pacific, WA
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Trip Overview
Pacific, WA to Renton, WA is 16.1 miles and takes about 22 minutes via Valley Freeway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Washington and the Pacific Coast region, offering a straightforward journey primarily on a highway. It’s a quick connection, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently without a significant time commitment. Consider this route for its simplicity and speed, ideal for local transit or a quick errand.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Freeway | 13.9 mi | 17m |
| Rainier Avenue South | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Milwaukee Boulevard South | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Ellingson Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 3rd Avenue Southeast | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Valley Freeway
— 13.9 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pacific, WA and Renton, WA.
1
Start on 3rd Avenue Southeast
30 ft
·
5 sec
·
3rd Avenue Southeast
2
Turn right onto Milwaukee Boulevard South
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Milwaukee Boulevard South
3
Turn left onto Ellingson Road
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Ellingson Road
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward WA 167 North: Seattle
5
Merge onto WA 167
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Valley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on WA 167
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Rainier Avenue South
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right
39 ft
·
2 sec
8
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Milwaukee Boulevard South
Turn right onto Milwaukee Boulevard South
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Ellingson Road
Turn left onto Ellingson Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward WA 167 North: Seattle
Navigation decision point
Toward WA 167 North: Seattle
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
WA 167 / Valley Freeway
Merge onto WA 167 / Valley Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
16.1 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.37 one way
$6.74 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $3.53 | $7.07 |
| premium | $5.77 | $3.66 | $7.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 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 | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
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
Night in Renton on Saturday
Local time
11:01 PM
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
18 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
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 drive is heavily highway-focused, with 86% of the journey taking place on freeways. You'll experience the longest uninterrupted stretch of 13.9 miles on the Valley Freeway, indicating a consistent, high-speed environment for most of the trip. Rainier Avenue South and Milwaukee Boulevard South will likely mark the transitions into more urban or suburban settings as you approach your destination. Expect a driving experience characterized by maintaining speed on the freeway, with brief periods of adjustment as you navigate local roads.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.9 mi on Valley Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Valley Freeway and Rainier Avenue South. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Milwaukee Boulevard South.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 22m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Milwaukee Boulevard South): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Ellingson Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 16.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.9 miles on Valley Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (Milwaukee Boulevard South): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Ellingson Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes — Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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