Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
26.1 mi
42 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Esperance, WA
Eclipse Chasers
Renton to Esperance is 26.1 miles and takes about 37 minutes via I 5, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Washington, connecting two points in the Pacific Coast region. It's a straightforward drive, primarily on the interstate, making it a convenient option for a quick journey. You'll find the route is very accessible, perfect for a day trip or an easy commute without significant time commitment.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 19.5 mi | 24m |
| Martin Luther King Junior Way South | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Edmonds Way | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Northeast 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South 132nd Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South 133rd Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Renton Avenue South | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Renton, WA and Esperance, WA.
Start on this road
Turn left
Turn left
Turn right onto Rainier Avenue South
Turn left onto Hayes Place Southwest
At end of road, turn left onto Renton Avenue Extension
Continue on Renton Avenue South
Turn left onto South 132nd Street
Continue on South 133rd Street
Turn slight right onto WA 900
Take the ramp
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 5
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight right at fork
Turn right onto WA 104
Continue on WA 104
Keep slight right at fork onto WA 104
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 23.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn left onto Renton Avenue Extension
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto South 132nd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward WA 104: Edmonds, Lake Forest Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward WA 104 West: Edmonds
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward WA 104 West: Edmonds, Kingston Ferry
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$5.46 one way
$10.93 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $5.73 | $11.46 |
| premium | $5.77 | $5.93 | $11.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.76 | $11.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.74 | $1.25 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.65 | $1.67 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Renton on Tuesday
Local time
3:35 AM
PDT
Current temp
58°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Esperance on Tuesday
Local time
3:35 AM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
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 drive is largely highway-focused, with 74% of the journey on major roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 19.5 miles on I 5, offering consistent speed and flow. The route begins with city streets before transitioning to the faster pace of the interstate. While predominantly highway, the initial and final segments may involve more local road navigation as you enter and exit the main thoroughfare.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Martin Luther King Junior Way South. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Renton Avenue Extension.
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 14 decision points packed into just 26.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Renton Avenue Extension): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (South 132nd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Renton, WA and Esperance, WA, road signs point toward Lake Forest Park and Kingston Ferry.
Lake Forest Park
Kingston Ferry
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.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 26.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore more options from Renton, WA or browse trips ending in Esperance, WA.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse WA road trips.
