Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
41m
Distance
30.5 mi
49 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Midland, WA
Harrison Reilly
The drive from Renton, WA to Midland, WA covers 30.5 miles and takes about 41m 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 161, 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 $6.38 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 30.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.
This is a 41m highway drive covering 30.5 miles, with most of the trip on Valley Freeway and WA 161. The longest continuous stretch is about 20.1 miles on Valley Freeway.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Valley Freeway and WA 161. 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
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 41m 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): Navigation decision point.
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
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward WA 512 West, WA 161 South: Puyallup, Olympia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward Portland Avenue, Midland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Renton, WA to Midland, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Olympia along the way.
Olympia
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Freeway | 20.1 mi | 25m |
| WA 161 | 7.7 mi | 9m |
| Rainier Avenue South | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Portland Avenue East | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 99th Street East | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Renton, WA and Midland, 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 161; WA 512
Take the exit
Turn right onto Portland Avenue East
Turn right onto 99th Street East
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$6.38 one way
$12.77 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $6.69 | $13.39 |
| premium | $5.77 | $6.93 | $13.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.73 | $13.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.7 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 | 9.2 | 0 | $3.20 | $1.46 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.27 | $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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Renton on Thursday
Local time
9:39 PM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Night in Midland on Thursday
Local time
9:39 PM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
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
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.
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