Trip from Renton, WA to South Hill, WA

Drive Time

40m

Distance

26.7 mi

43 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min

4 AM

0h 37m ★

6 AM

0h 41m

8 AM

0h 47m

10 AM

0h 43m

12 PM

0h 42m

3 PM

0h 43m

5 PM

0h 47m

8 PM

0h 38m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Renton, WA to South Hill, WA covers 26.7 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Rainier Avenue South, Valley Freeway, WA 410 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.60 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

13.3 miles from Renton, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 20m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 40m drive with frequent turns across 26.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Rainier Avenue South is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Renton, WA to South Hill, WA is easy. At 40m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Renton, WA to South Hill, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Rainier Avenue South	Unavailable	Refreshing
Valley Freeway	Unavailable	Refreshing
WA 410 East	Unavailable	Refreshing
East Main Traffic Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
East Main	Unavailable	Refreshing
Shaw Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
Military Road East	Unavailable	Refreshing
Reservoir Road East	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Rainier Avenue South — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on the route

62 ft · 5 sec · the route

Turn left

72 ft · 8 sec

Turn left

98 ft · 13 sec

Turn left onto Rainier Avenue South

0.9 mi · 2 min · Rainier Avenue South

Continue on Valley Freeway

19 mi · 24 min · Valley Freeway

Take the exit slight right toward WA 410 East: Sumner, Yakima

0.6 mi · 47 sec · WA 410 East: Sumner, Yakima

Continue straight

0.2 mi · 13 sec

Take the exit slight right toward East Main Traffic Avenue

0.3 mi · 36 sec · East Main Traffic Avenue

Turn right onto East Main

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Main

Continue on Shaw Road

3.4 mi · 7 min · Shaw Road

Turn right onto Military Road East

0.6 mi · 1 min · Military Road East

Turn right onto Reservoir Road East

364 ft · 10 sec · Reservoir Road East

Continue on 128th Street East

0.4 mi · 1 min · 128th Street East

Turn right onto 117th Avenue East

509 ft · 17 sec · 117th Avenue East

Continue on 126th Street Court East

0.1 mi · 26 sec · 126th Street Court East

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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 13.3 miles from Renton, WA, or about 20m into the drive.

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 26.7 miles or 40m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 13.3 miles or 20m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 34m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near South Hill, WA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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 26.7 miles and 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Renton, WA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 13.3 mi from Renton, WA · 20m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Federal Way, WA

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.

Pacing Suggestions

Bonney Lake, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 26.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Federal Way, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 13.3 miles from Renton, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in South Hill, WA

The final approach into South Hill, 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 South Hill, WA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.60 one way

$11.21 round trip

$5.33/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.57	$5.85	$11.70
premium	$5.77	$6.07	$12.13
diesel	$5.64	$5.93	$11.86

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$31–$56

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	8	$2.80	$1.28
Efficient EV	6.7	$2.34	$1.07
EV Truck/SUV	10.7	$3.74	$1.71

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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Renton, WA

Night in Renton on Sunday

Local time

11:45 PM

PDT

Current temp

40°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

South Hill, WA

Night in South Hill on Sunday

Local time

11:45 PM

PDT

Current temp

38°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

2 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

40m 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 South Hill, WA covers 26.7 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Rainier Avenue South, Valley Freeway, WA 410 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 13.3 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 $5.60 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.

The drive from Renton, WA to South Hill, WA is easy. At 40m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Renton, WA to South Hill, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Renton, WA to South Hill, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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