Trip from Renton, WA to Rosedale, WA

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

55m

Distance

39.4 mi

63 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min

4 AM

0h 51m ★

6 AM

0h 55m

8 AM

1h 5m

10 AM

0h 59m

12 PM

0h 58m

3 PM

0h 59m

5 PM

1h 4m

8 PM

0h 53m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Rosedale, WA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Renton, WA to Rosedale, WA covers 39.4 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 5, WA 16, Rosedale Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.6 miles on I 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.25 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 39.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

55m 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.

Drive Character

This is a 55m highway drive covering 39.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 5 and WA 16. The longest continuous stretch is about 21.6 miles on I 5.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 5 is the longest continuous segment at about 21.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and WA 16. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 39.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

1 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the exit toward I 405 South: Burien, Seattle, Tacoma

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 405 South: Burien, Seattle, Tacoma

3.5 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the exit toward I 5 South: Portland

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward I 5 South: Portland

25.4 mi into trip | ~33m in

Take the exit toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton

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 132B Toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton

25.9 mi into trip | ~35m in

Keep slight left at fork toward WA 16 West: Union Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward WA 16 West: Union Avenue

35.2 mi into trip | ~46m in

Take the exit toward Wollochet Drive Northwest, City Center

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. Toward Wollochet Drive Northwest, City Center

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Renton, WA and Rosedale, WA, road signs point toward Bremerton, Wollochet Drive Northwest and City Center.

Bremerton

25.4 mi in | ~33m

Wollochet Drive Northwest

35.2 mi in | ~46m

City Center

35.2 mi in | ~46m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 5	21.6 mi	27m
WA 16	8.8 mi	11m
Rosedale Street	3.1 mi	5m
I 405	2 mi	2m
Rainier Avenue South	0.9 mi	2m
Stinson Avenue	0.6 mi	1m
86th Avenue Northwest	<0.1 mi	<1m
Valley Freeway	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 5 — 21.6 mi, about 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Renton, WA and Rosedale, WA.

Start on this road

63 ft · 5 sec · this road

Turn left

71 ft · 8 sec

Turn left

98 ft · 12 sec

Turn left onto Rainier Avenue South

0.9 mi · 2 min · Rainier Avenue South

Continue on WA 167

324 ft · 7 sec · Valley Freeway

Use the left lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 47 sec

Toward I 405 South: Burien, Seattle, Tacoma Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 405

2.0 mi · 2 min · I 405

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 48 sec

Toward I 5 South: Portland Use the straight / right lanes.

Merge onto I 5

20 mi · 25 min · I 5

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 5

1.3 mi · 1 min · I 5

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 132B Toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 45 sec

Toward WA 16 West: Union Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto WA 16

8.8 mi · 11 min · WA 16

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 45 sec

Toward Wollochet Drive Northwest, City Center Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on Stinson Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Stinson Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Enter roundabout onto Rosedale Street

99 ft · 2 sec · Rosedale Street

Continue on Rosedale Street

3.1 mi · 5 min · Rosedale Street

Turn slight right onto 86th Avenue Northwest

333 ft · 6 sec · 86th Avenue Northwest

Turn slight right onto David Day Drive Northwest

175 ft · 7 sec · David Day Drive Northwest

Arrive at destination

David Day Drive Northwest

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 19.7 mi from Renton, WA · 26m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Fife Heights, WA

20 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Artondale, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fife Heights, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19.7 miles from Renton, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Rosedale, WA

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Rosedale, 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

$8.25 one way

$16.49 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.58	$8.65	$17.30
premium	$5.77	$8.95	$17.89
diesel	$5.61	$8.70	$17.40

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	11.8	$4.14	$1.89
Efficient EV	9.9	$3.45	$1.58
EV Truck/SUV	15.8	$5.52	$2.52

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Renton, WA

Night in Renton on Thursday

Local time

10:55 PM

PDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Rosedale, WA

Night in Rosedale on Thursday

Local time

10:55 PM

PDT

Current temp

43°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

5 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

55m 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 Renton, WA to Rosedale, WA covers 39.4 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 5, WA 16, Rosedale Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 19.7 miles from Renton, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.25 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 39.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.

Between Renton, WA and Rosedale, WA, road signs point toward Bremerton, Wollochet Drive Northwest and City Center.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park.

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