Origin
Norwood Village, WA
Evening in Norwood Village on Wednesday
Local time
6:12 PM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Norwood Village, WA to Renton, WA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
17m
Distance
9.1 mi
15 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Norwood Village, WA
William Jacobs
Trip Overview
This quick 9.1-mile drive from Norwood Village to Renton, Washington, will only take about 17 minutes, making it a perfect option for a single-day trip. You'll primarily navigate via I-405, Logan Avenue North, and 124th Avenue Southeast. With a modest fuel cost of around $2, this route offers a straightforward and efficient journey within the Pacific Coast region. Given its short distance and duration, it's ideal for a quick commute or an easy add-on to another adventure.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
4.5 miles from Norwood Village, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 9m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with about 50% of your travel time on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.3 miles on I-405, offering a taste of faster-paced travel. As you transition between I-405 and local roads like Logan Avenue North and 124th Avenue Southeast, the driving experience will shift. This means you'll experience both highway cruising and more typical local road navigation as you approach your destination.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 405 is the longest continuous segment at about 4.3 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 early in the drive near Southeast 25th Street.
Route Complexity
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 9.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 17m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Southeast 25th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Richards Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2 miles (Coal Creek Parkway Southeast): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Southeast 25th Street
Turn left onto Southeast 25th Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.6 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Richards Road
Keep slight left at fork onto Richards Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
2 mi into trip
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~5m in
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Coal Creek Parkway Southeast
At end of road, turn right onto Coal Creek Parkway Southeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
2.3 mi into trip
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~6m in
Take the ramp toward I 405 South: Renton
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 405 South: Renton
8
6.8 mi into trip
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~11m in
Take the exit toward WA 900 East: Park Avenue North, Sunset Boulevard Northeast
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 5
Toward WA 900 East: Park Avenue North, Sunset B...
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 Norwood Village, WA to Renton, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Sunset Boulevard Northeast along the way.
Sunset Boulevard Northeast
6.8 mi in
|
~11m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 405 | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| Logan Avenue North | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| 124th Avenue Southeast | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 128th Avenue Southeast | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Airport Way South | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Southport Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Factoria Boulevard Southeast | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Coal Creek Parkway Southeast | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 405
— 4.3 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norwood Village, WA and Renton, WA.
1
Start on this road
46 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Southeast 25th Street
295 ft
·
15 sec
·
Southeast 25th Street
3
Turn right onto 128th Avenue Southeast
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
128th Avenue Southeast
4
Turn left onto Southeast 32nd Street
250 ft
·
6 sec
·
Southeast 32nd Street
5
Turn slight right
127 ft
·
7 sec
6
Turn right onto Richards Road
100 ft
·
2 sec
·
Richards Road
7
Keep slight left at fork onto Richards Road
175 ft
·
6 sec
·
Richards Road
8
Continue on Factoria Boulevard Southeast
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
Factoria Boulevard Southeast
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Turn right onto Southeast 38th Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Southeast 38th Street
10
Continue on 124th Avenue Southeast
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
124th Avenue Southeast
11
At end of road, turn right onto Coal Creek Parkway Southeast
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
Coal Creek Parkway Southeast
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 405 South: Renton
Use the left lane.
13
Merge onto I 405
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 5
Toward WA 900 East: Park Avenue North, Sunset Boulevard Northeast
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn right onto North Southport Drive
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
North Southport Drive
Use the right lane.
16
Continue on Logan Avenue North
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Logan Avenue North
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on Airport Way South
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Airport Way South
Use the left lane.
18
Turn left onto Rainier Avenue South
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Rainier Avenue South
Use the left lane.
19
Turn left
39 ft
·
2 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this trip is only 9.1 miles and takes just 17 minutes, you have a lot of flexibility with your timing. There's no need to rush or plan for extensive stops, though you might want to factor in a brief pause if traffic along I-405 gets heavy. Keep your fuel tank at least half full, as the estimated cost is only $2, ensuring you won't have to worry about finding a gas station mid-journey. A specific tip for this route: be mindful of the transition from I-405 to Logan Avenue North, as this is where the road character changes most noticeably.
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 4.5 miles from Norwood Village, WA, or about 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.3 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 9 miles or 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 4.5 miles or 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Renton, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Norwood Village, WA.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Norwood Village, WA
This is one driving day of about 9.1 miles and 17m.
At 9.1 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on I 405 for about 4.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 4.5 mi from Norwood Village, WA · 9m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 4.5 miles from Norwood Village, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Renton, WA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Renton, WA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.90 one way
$3.81 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $2.00 | $3.99 |
| premium | $5.77 | $2.07 | $4.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.01 | $4.02 |
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: 3.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.96 | $0.44 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
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 Wednesday
Local time
6:12 PM
PDT
Current temp
48°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
3 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
17m 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 Norwood Village, WA to Renton, WA covers 9.1 miles and takes about 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 405, Logan Avenue North, 124th Avenue Southeast. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.5 miles from Norwood Village, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.90 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 short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 9.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 17m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Southeast 25th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Richards Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2 miles (Coal Creek Parkway Southeast): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Norwood Village, WA to Renton, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Sunset Boulevard Northeast along the way.
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