Origin
Boulevard Park, WA
Evening in Boulevard Park on Sunday
Local time
6:36 PM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Boulevard Park, WA to Renton, WA
Drive Time
13m
Distance
8.1 mi
13 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Boulevard Park, WA
Bhaskar Barman
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick transit between Boulevard Park and Renton, you are looking at a brief 8.1-mile journey. Clocking in at approximately 13 minutes, this trip is perfectly suited as a simple day excursion that requires no overnight stays. You will navigate a mix of local roads and major thoroughfares, including WA 518 and I-405, to complete the trek. Budgeting around $2 for fuel should be more than sufficient for this short Pacific Coast jaunt. Given the proximity of these two locations, this route is best viewed as a straightforward connection rather than a long-distance road trip. It offers a practical way to move between these Washington hubs without any necessary stops.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
4 miles from Boulevard Park, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 6m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving experience as you transition through the 8.1-mile corridor. With 54% of the journey spent on highways, you will encounter a shift from local streets like Des Moines Memorial Drive South to the faster pace of WA 518. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on WA 518, where you will travel for 2.7 miles before the road profile changes again. This combination of segments keeps the drive from feeling like a monotonous interstate grind, though it remains functional rather than leisurely. Navigating the transition onto I-405 marks the final phase of your brief time behind the wheel.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
WA 518 is the longest continuous segment at about 2.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 0.2 miles in near Des Moines Memorial Drive South.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 8.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Des Moines Memorial Drive South): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles (WA 518): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Des Moines Memorial Drive South
Turn right onto Des Moines Memorial Drive South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
7
4.3 mi into trip
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~6m in
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WA 518
Keep slight left at fork onto WA 518 toward I 405 North: Renton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 405 North: Renton
8
6.1 mi into trip
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~9m in
Take the exit toward WA 167 South: Renton, Auburn
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 2
Toward WA 167 South: Renton, Auburn
8
6.5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Renton, Rainier Avenue South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward Renton, Rainier Avenue South
9
6.8 mi into trip
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~9m in
Keep slight right at fork toward WA 167 North: Renton, Rainier Avenue South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward WA 167 North: Renton, Rainier Avenue Sou...
Towns Along This Route
Between Boulevard Park, WA and Renton, WA, road signs point toward Auburn and Rainier Avenue South.
Auburn
6.1 mi in
|
~9m
Rainier Avenue South
6.5 mi in
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~9m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WA 518 | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| I 405 | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| Des Moines Memorial Drive South | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Rainier Avenue South | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Valley Freeway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South 128th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 14th Avenue South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
WA 518
— 2.7 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boulevard Park, WA and Renton, WA.
1
Start on 14th Avenue South
266 ft
·
14 sec
·
14th Avenue South
2
Turn left onto South 128th Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
South 128th Street
3
Turn right onto Des Moines Memorial Drive South
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Des Moines Memorial Drive South
Use the none lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto WA 518
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
WA 518
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto WA 518
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
WA 518
Toward I 405 North: Renton
Use the slight left lane.
7
Continue on I 405
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 405
Use the none lane.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 2
Toward WA 167 South: Renton, Auburn
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
Toward Renton, Rainier Avenue South
Use the straight lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
Toward WA 167 North: Renton, Rainier Avenue South
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto WA 167
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Valley Freeway
Use the none lane.
12
Continue on WA 167
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Rainier Avenue South
Use the left / none lanes.
13
Turn right
39 ft
·
2 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Because this drive is only 13 minutes long, you have maximum flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily fit this transit into any part of your day without needing to worry about pacing or rest stops. Since there are no mandatory stops required for a trip of this length, you can focus your energy on the local navigation through the highway segments. Keep in mind that traffic patterns on WA 518 and I-405 can vary, so check current conditions before you pull out of Boulevard Park. A smart way to handle this route is to treat it as a direct link, saving your energy and budget for the activities waiting for you once you arrive in Renton.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 4 miles from Boulevard Park, WA, or about 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 2.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 8.1 miles or 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 4 miles or 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Renton, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Boulevard Park, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Boulevard Park, WA
This is one driving day of about 8.1 miles and 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Boulevard Park, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on WA 518 for about 2.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 4 mi from Boulevard Park, WA · 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
4 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 8.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 4 miles from Boulevard Park, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Renton, WA
The final approach into Renton, WA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Renton, WA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.70 one way
$3.40 round trip
$5.33/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $1.78 | $3.55 |
| premium | $5.77 | $1.84 | $3.68 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $1.80 | $3.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.85 | $0.39 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.71 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Renton, WA
Evening in Renton on Sunday
Local time
6:36 PM
PDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
13m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Boulevard Park, WA to Renton, WA covers 8.1 miles and takes about 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are WA 518, I 405, Des Moines Memorial Drive South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4 miles from Boulevard Park, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.70 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 8.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Des Moines Memorial Drive South): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles (WA 518): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Boulevard Park, WA and Renton, WA, road signs point toward Auburn and Rainier Avenue South.
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