Origin
Midland, WA
Night in Midland on Thursday
Local time
9:39 PM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Midland, WA to Renton, WA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
40m
Distance
30.4 mi
49 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Midland, WA
Harrison Reilly
Trip Overview
The drive from Midland, WA to Renton, WA covers 30.4 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Valley Freeway, WA 512, Rainier Avenue South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.1 miles on Valley Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.36 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 30.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 40m highway drive covering 30.4 miles, with most of the trip on Valley Freeway and WA 512. The longest continuous stretch is about 20.1 miles on Valley Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Valley Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 20.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Valley Freeway and WA 512. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Portland Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 30.4 miles you will encounter 6 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Portland Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (WA 512): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Portland Avenue
Turn left onto East Portland Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward WA 512 East: Puyallup
Navigation decision point
Toward WA 512 East: Puyallup
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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WA 512
Merge onto WA 512
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
8.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight right at fork toward WA 167 North, WA 410 East: Seattle, Yakima
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward WA 167 North, WA 410 East: Seattle, Yaki...
5
9.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
WA 167 / Valley Freeway
Merge onto WA 167 / Valley Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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 Midland, WA to Renton, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Yakima along the way.
Yakima
8.7 mi in
|
~11m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Freeway | 20.1 mi | 25m |
| WA 512 | 7.7 mi | 9m |
| Rainier Avenue South | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| East Portland Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 99th Street East | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Valley Freeway
— 20.1 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Midland, WA and Renton, WA.
1
Start on 99th Street East
125 ft
·
8 sec
·
99th Street East
2
Turn left onto East Portland Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Portland Avenue
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward WA 512 East: Puyallup
4
Merge onto WA 512
7.7 mi
·
9 min
·
WA 512
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward WA 167 North, WA 410 East: Seattle, Yakima
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Merge onto WA 167
20 mi
·
25 min
·
Valley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on WA 167
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Rainier Avenue South
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right
39 ft
·
2 sec
9
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.36 one way
$12.72 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $6.67 | $13.34 |
| premium | $5.77 | $6.90 | $13.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.71 | $13.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.19 | $1.46 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.26 | $1.95 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Night in Renton on Thursday
Local time
9:39 PM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 5 to 8 mph
3% chance
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
3 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
40m on the road
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Midland, WA to Renton, WA covers 30.4 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Valley Freeway, WA 512, Rainier Avenue South. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.2 miles from Midland, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.36 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 30.4 miles you will encounter 6 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Portland Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (WA 512): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Midland, WA to Renton, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Yakima along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park.
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