Origin
Renton, WA
Late night in Renton on Sunday
Local time
12:51 AM
PDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Renton, WA to Duvall, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
27.6 mi
44 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Duvall, WA
Sanket Mishra
Trip Overview
This straightforward 27.6-mile drive from Renton, WA, to Duvall, WA, is estimated to take about 43 minutes, making it an easy day trip. You'll navigate primarily via Rainier Avenue South, Airport Way, and Logan Avenue South, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost for this short journey is around $6, reflecting its manageable distance. Given its brevity and local road nature, this route is ideal for a spontaneous excursion or a quick connection between these two Pacific Coast communities in Washington. It's a simple, direct trip perfect for a single day.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WA 900 | 9.7 mi | 12m |
| WA 520 | 6.1 mi | 7m |
| Northeast Novelty Hill Road | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| Carnation-Duvall Road Northeast | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Avondale Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Northeast 124th Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Main Street Northeast | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North 3rd Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
WA 900
— 9.7 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Renton, WA and Duvall, WA.
1
Start on this road
63 ft
·
5 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
71 ft
·
8 sec
3
Turn left
98 ft
·
9 sec
4
Turn right onto Rainier Avenue South
520 ft
·
12 sec
·
Rainier Avenue South
5
Turn right onto Airport Way
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Airport Way
6
Continue on Logan Avenue South
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Logan Avenue South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn right onto North 3rd Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North 3rd Street
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn left onto WA 900
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Sunset Boulevard North
Use the left lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto WA 900
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Sunset Boulevard North
10
Take the ramp onto WA 900
9.7 mi
·
12 min
·
WA 900
Toward I 405 North, WA 900 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 14
Toward WA 520: Seattle, Redmond
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
453 ft
·
11 sec
Toward WA 520 East: 124th Avenue Northeast, Redmond
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward 124th Avenue Northeast
Use the slight left lane.
14
Merge onto WA 520
6.1 mi
·
7 min
·
WA 520
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on Avondale Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Avondale Road
16
Turn right onto Northeast Novelty Hill Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Novelty Hill Road
17
Enter roundabout onto Northeast Novelty Hill Road
127 ft
·
2 sec
·
Northeast Novelty Hill Road
18
Continue on Northeast Novelty Hill Road
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Northeast Novelty Hill Road
19
Continue on West Snoqualmie Valley Road Northeast
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
West Snoqualmie Valley Road Northeast
20
Turn right onto Northeast 124th Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 124th Street
21
Enter roundabout onto WA 203
199 ft
·
4 sec
·
Carnation-Duvall Road Northeast
22
Continue on WA 203
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Carnation-Duvall Road Northeast
23
Continue on WA 203
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street Northeast
24
Turn right onto Southwest Stewart Street
48 ft
·
2 sec
·
Southwest Stewart Street
25
Arrive at destination
Southwest Stewart Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 11.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
North 3rd Street
Turn right onto North 3rd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
1.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
WA 900
Take the ramp onto WA 900 toward I 405 North, WA 900 East
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 405 North, WA 900 East
8
11.3 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward WA 520: Seattle, Redmond
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 14
Toward WA 520: Seattle, Redmond
8
11.8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight right at fork toward WA 520 East: 124th Avenue Northeast, Redmond
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward WA 520 East: 124th Avenue Northeast, Red...
8
11.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight left at fork toward 124th Avenue Northeast
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward 124th Avenue Northeast
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.78 one way
$11.55 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $6.06 | $12.12 |
| premium | $5.77 | $6.27 | $12.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.09 | $12.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.90 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.42 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.86 | $1.77 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Duvall, WA
Late night in Duvall on Sunday
Local time
12:51 AM
PDT
Current temp
67°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
19 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
43m 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 turn-heavy local drive on this route, characteristic of navigating through populated areas. With a 0% highway share, you'll be engaged with frequent turns and intersections throughout the 27.6 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not specified, but the overall profile suggests a journey where you'll be consistently managing your speed and direction. This isn't a high-speed cruise; rather, it's a drive that keeps you connected to the local landscape with constant adjustments.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.7 mi on WA 900.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 around 0.7 miles in near North 3rd Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 27.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (North 3rd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (WA 900): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.3 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 Renton, WA and Duvall, WA, road signs point toward Redmond and 124Th Avenue Northeast.
Redmond
11.3 mi in
|
~16m
124Th Avenue Northeast
11.9 mi in
|
~17m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 27.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.7 miles on WA 900. 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 Duvall, 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 0.7 miles (North 3rd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (WA 900): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Duvall, 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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