Origin
Renton, WA
Morning in Renton on Saturday
Local time
11:48 AM
PDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Renton, WA to Alderwood Manor, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
28 mi
45 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 36m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alderwood Manor, WA
Jan Simpson
Trip Overview
The drive from Renton, WA to Alderwood Manor, WA covers 28 miles and takes about 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 5, Martin Luther King Junior Way South, South 132nd Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.4 miles on I 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.86 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 23.4 mi | 29m |
| Martin Luther King Junior Way South | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| South 132nd Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South 133rd Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Renton Avenue South | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 196th Street Southwest | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Renton Avenue Extension | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Poplar Way | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 23.4 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Renton, WA and Alderwood Manor, 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
23 mi
·
29 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 181B
Toward WA 524: 196th Street Southwest
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn left onto Poplar Way
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Poplar Way
Use the left lane.
16
At end of road, turn left onto WA 524
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
196th Street Southwest
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto 36th Avenue West
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
36th Avenue West
Use the right lane.
18
Turn right
153 ft
·
12 sec
19
At end of road, turn right
59 ft
·
4 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 27.9 — 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
7
27.1 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward WA 524: 196th Street Southwest
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 181B
Toward WA 524: 196th Street Southwest
6
27.5 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
Poplar Way
Turn left onto Poplar Way
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
27.6 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
WA 524 / 196th Street Southwest
At end of road, turn left onto WA 524 / 196th Street Southwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
27.9 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
36th Avenue West
Turn right onto 36th Avenue West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.86 one way
$11.72 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $6.15 | $12.29 |
| premium | $5.77 | $6.36 | $12.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.18 | $12.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.92 | $1.79 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Alderwood Manor, WA
Morning in Alderwood Manor on Saturday
Local time
11:48 AM
PDT
Current temp
62°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
14 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
39m 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?
28 mi in 39m, mostly highway — 23.4 mi of that is on I 5.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.4 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Martin Luther King Junior Way South. 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 16 decision points packed into just 28 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Renton Avenue Extension): Navigation decision point; at 27.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.5 miles (Poplar Way): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 28 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.4 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 Alderwood Manor, 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 27.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.5 miles (Poplar Way): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Alderwood Manor, WA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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