Origin
Renton, WA
Afternoon in Renton on Sunday
Local time
1:21 PM
PDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Renton, WA to Meadowdale, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
30 mi
48 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Meadowdale, WA
JOHN CALLERY
Trip Overview
This 30-mile drive from Renton, WA to Meadowdale, WA is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 47 minutes. You'll spend about 71% of your time on highways, with the longest continuous stretch being 21.2 miles on I 5. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $6. This route is focused on efficient travel, making it a practical choice for getting between these two points within the Pacific Coast region of Washington. It's a straightforward drive that doesn't require an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 21.2 mi | 26m |
| 76th Avenue West | 3.5 mi | 8m |
| Martin Luther King Junior Way South | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| 220th Street Southwest | 1 mi | 2m |
| South 132nd Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South 133rd Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Renton Avenue South | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Renton Avenue Extension | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 21.2 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Renton, WA and Meadowdale, 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
39 ft
·
4 sec
·
Rainier Avenue South
5
Turn left onto Hayes Place Southwest
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Hayes Place Southwest
6
At end of road, turn left onto Renton Avenue Extension
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Renton Avenue Extension
7
Continue on Renton Avenue South
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Renton Avenue South
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left onto South 132nd Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South 132nd Street
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on South 133rd Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South 133rd Street
10
Turn slight right onto WA 900
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Martin Luther King Junior Way South
11
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 5 North: Seattle
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 5 North: Seattle
13
Merge onto I 5
21 mi
·
26 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 179
Toward 220th Street Southwest
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn left onto 220th Street Southwest
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
220th Street Southwest
Use the left / straight lanes.
16
Turn right onto 76th Avenue West
3.5 mi
·
8 min
·
76th Avenue West
Use the right lane.
17
Continue on 75th Place West
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
75th Place West
18
Turn right onto 162nd Street Southwest
439 ft
·
20 sec
·
162nd Street Southwest
19
Arrive at destination
74th Place West
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15 miles from Renton, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 25.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Renton Avenue Extension
At end of road, turn left onto Renton Avenue Extension
Navigation decision point
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
South 132nd Street
Turn left onto South 132nd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
3.5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 5 North: Seattle
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 5 North: Seattle
7
24.9 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward 220th Street Southwest
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 179
Toward 220th Street Southwest
6
25.2 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
220th Street Southwest
Turn left onto 220th Street Southwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.28 one way
$12.56 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $6.58 | $13.17 |
| premium | $5.77 | $6.81 | $13.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.62 | $13.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9 | 0 | $3.15 | $1.44 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12 | 0 | $4.20 | $1.92 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Meadowdale, WA
Afternoon in Meadowdale on Sunday
Local time
1:21 PM
PDT
Current temp
64°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
16 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
47m 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 highway-focused experience on this route, with a significant portion of your journey taking place on major interstates. The drive is characterized by 71% highway travel, featuring a continuous stretch of 21.2 miles on I 5. While much of the route is on fast-paced main roads, you'll also navigate through local avenues like 76th Avenue West and Martin Luther King Junior Way South, offering a slight change of pace as you transition. This mix provides an efficient, yet varied, driving experience.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.2 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and 76th Avenue West. 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.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 30 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
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 3.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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.
On the drive from Renton, WA to Meadowdale, WA, road signs begin pointing toward 220Th Street Southwest along the way.
220Th Street Southwest
24.9 mi in
|
~34m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 30 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.2 miles on I 5. 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 Meadowdale, 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 0.2 miles (Renton Avenue Extension): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (South 132nd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Meadowdale, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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