Drive Time
34m
Distance
25.5 mi
41 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
Photo: JOHN CALLERY
The drive from Renton, WA to Bonney Lake, WA covers 25.5 miles and takes about 34m 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 410, Rainier Avenue South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.4 miles on Valley Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.35 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
12.8 miles from Renton, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 17m into the drive .
This is a 34m highway drive covering 25.5 miles, with most of the trip on Valley Freeway and WA 410. The longest continuous stretch is about 19.4 miles on Valley Freeway.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Valley Freeway and WA 410. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 34m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (Rainier Avenue South): Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Rainier Avenue South
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward WA 410 East: Sumner, Yakima
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto Veterans Memorial Drive East
Lane positioning matters here
On the drive from Renton, WA to Bonney Lake, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Yakima along the way.
Yakima
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Freeway | 19.4 mi | 24m |
| WA 410 | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Rainier Avenue South | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Veterans Memorial Drive East | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Renton, WA and Bonney Lake, WA.
Start on this road
Turn left
Turn left
Turn left onto Rainier Avenue South
Continue on WA 167
Take the exit
Continue on WA 410
Turn left onto Veterans Memorial Drive East
Turn right
Turn right
Arrive at destination
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.
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 25.5 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 12.8 miles or 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bonney Lake, WA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Renton, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Renton, WA
This is one driving day of about 25.5 miles and 34m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 12.8 mi from Renton, WA · 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
13 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.
A short stop after about 25.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 12.8 miles from Renton, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Bonney Lake, 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 Bonney Lake, WA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$5.35 one way
$10.70 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $5.59 | $11.18 |
| premium | $5.77 | $5.79 | $11.59 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $5.67 | $11.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.68 | $1.22 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.57 | $1.63 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Evening in Renton on Saturday
Local time
7:17 PM
PDT
Current temp
40°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Evening in Bonney Lake on Saturday
Local time
7:17 PM
PDT
Current temp
37°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
38°F
Federal Way, WA
13 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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