Origin
Renton, WA
Morning in Renton on Sunday
Local time
7:19 AM
PDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Renton, WA to Hobart, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
15.5 mi
25 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 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hobart, WA
Mark Direen
Trip Overview
This short 15.5-mile journey from Renton, WA, to Hobart, WA, is designed for a single day, with an estimated travel time of 28 minutes. You'll primarily navigate on Renton Maple Valley Road Southeast, Maple Valley Highway, and Southeast 216th Street. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $3, this route is a convenient local drive, perfect for a quick trip without needing an overnight stay. Both your origin and destination are within the Pacific Coast region, keeping the scenery consistent throughout. This drive offers a straightforward way to get from point A to point B within Washington state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Renton Maple Valley Road Southeast | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| Maple Valley Highway | 4 mi | 7m |
| Southeast 216th Street | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Southeast Renton Maple Valley Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| 276th Avenue Southeast | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South 3rd Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Southeast 216th Way | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Bronson Way South | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Renton Maple Valley Road Southeast
— 4.2 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Renton, WA and Hobart, WA.
1
Start on this road
63 ft
·
5 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
71 ft
·
8 sec
3
Turn left
98 ft
·
12 sec
4
Turn left onto Rainier Avenue South
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Rainier Avenue South
5
Turn left onto WA 900
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South 3rd Street
6
Turn left onto WA 900
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Mill Avenue South
7
Turn right onto WA 900
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Bronson Way South
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on WA 169
222 ft
·
4 sec
·
Maple Valley Highway
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on WA 169
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Maple Valley Highway
10
Continue on WA 169
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast Renton Maple Valley Road
11
Continue on WA 169
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Renton Maple Valley Road Southeast
12
Turn left onto Maxwell Road Southeast
132 ft
·
6 sec
·
Maxwell Road Southeast
13
Continue on Maxwell Road Southeast
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Maxwell Road Southeast
14
At end of road, turn left onto Southeast 216th Way
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast 216th Way
15
Continue on Southeast 216th Street
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Southeast 216th Street
16
At end of road, turn left onto 276th Avenue Southeast
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
276th Avenue Southeast
17
Arrive at destination
276th Avenue Southeast
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.6 — 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
Turn left
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Rainier Avenue South
Turn left onto Rainier Avenue South
Navigation decision point
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
WA 900 / Bronson Way South
Turn right onto WA 900 / Bronson Way South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
11.6 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Southeast 216th Way
At end of road, turn left onto Southeast 216th Way
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.24 one way
$6.49 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
| premium | $5.77 | $3.52 | $7.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.42 | $6.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.63 | $0.74 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.36 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Hobart, WA
Morning in Hobart on Sunday
Local time
7:19 AM
PDT
Current temp
65°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
17 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
28m 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, with zero highway mileage. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.2 miles along Renton Maple Valley Road Southeast. As you transition to Maple Valley Highway and then Southeast 216th Street, you'll experience a more connected series of local roads rather than high-speed travel. This profile suggests you'll be making frequent adjustments and navigating through community areas, so keep your attention focused on the immediate road ahead.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.2 mi on Renton Maple Valley Road Southeast.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 28m drive. You will face about 10 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: Navigation decision point; near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (Rainier Avenue South): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 15.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.2 miles on Renton Maple Valley Road Southeast. 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: Navigation decision point; near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (Rainier Avenue South): 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 Hobart, 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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