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 Klahanie, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
18.4 mi
30 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Klahanie, WA
Alok Sharma
Trip Overview
Renton to Klahanie is 18.4 miles and takes about 29m via I 90 and WA 900, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward drive located entirely within Washington state, connecting two points in the Pacific Coast region. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick trip where you want to minimize travel time. You'll primarily be on well-maintained highways, making for an uncomplicated journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 6.6 mi | 8m |
| WA 900 | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| North 3rd Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Airport Way | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Klahanie Drive Southeast | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Sunset Boulevard North | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 249th Avenue Southeast | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 6.6 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Renton, WA and Klahanie, 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
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
WA 900
Toward I 405 North, WA 900 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 11
Toward I 90: Seattle, Spokane
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 90 East: Spokane
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto I 90
6.6 mi
·
8 min
·
I 90
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 17
Toward Front Street, East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork
229 ft
·
7 sec
Toward Sammamish, East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
16
Turn left onto Front Street North
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Front Street North
Use the left / straight lanes.
17
Continue on East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
18
Turn right onto Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
19
Enter roundabout onto Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
82 ft
·
1 sec
·
Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
20
Continue on Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
21
Enter roundabout onto Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
108 ft
·
2 sec
·
Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
22
Continue on Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
23
Enter roundabout onto Klahanie Drive Southeast
178 ft
·
3 sec
·
Klahanie Drive Southeast
24
Continue on Klahanie Drive Southeast
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Klahanie Drive Southeast
25
Turn left onto 249th Avenue Southeast
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
249th Avenue Southeast
26
Arrive at destination
249th Avenue Southeast
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 15.3 — 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.
8
7.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward I 90: Seattle, Spokane
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 11
Toward I 90: Seattle, Spokane
7
8.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 90 East: Spokane
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 90 East: Spokane
8
15 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward Front Street, East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
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 17
Toward Front Street, East Lake Sammamish Parkwa...
7
15.3 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Sammamish, East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Sammamish, East Lake Sammamish Parkway S...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.85 one way
$7.70 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
| premium | $5.77 | $4.18 | $8.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 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 | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.58 | $1.18 |
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
Klahanie, WA
Morning in Klahanie on Sunday
Local time
7:19 AM
PDT
Current temp
68°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
20 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
29m 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 route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with approximately 70% of the journey on major roadways like I 90. You'll experience a longest stretch of 6.6 miles on I 90, offering a chance to maintain consistent speed. The character of the drive shifts as you transition from the interstate onto WA 900 and Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road, which may offer a slightly different driving experience as you approach your destination. Expect a generally efficient commute with minimal distractions.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.6 mi on I 90.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and WA 900. 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 17 decision points packed into just 18.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (North 3rd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
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 Klahanie, WA, road signs point toward Spokane, Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast and Sammamish.
Spokane
7.8 mi in
|
~12m
Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
15 mi in
|
~21m
Sammamish
15.3 mi in
|
~22m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 18.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.6 miles on I 90. 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 Klahanie, 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 7.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Klahanie, 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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