Trip from Rosedale, WA to Renton, WA

Q: How long is the trip from Rosedale, WA to Renton, WA?

The drive from Rosedale, WA to Renton, WA covers 39.5 miles and takes about 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

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

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 19.8 miles from Rosedale, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.27 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: Are there national parks near the route from Rosedale, WA to Renton, WA?

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

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

56m

Distance

39.5 mi

64 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 13 min

4 AM

0h 52m ★

6 AM

0h 56m

8 AM

1h 5m

10 AM

0h 59m

12 PM

0h 58m

3 PM

1h 0m

5 PM

1h 5m

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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Trip Overview

This straightforward 39.5-mile drive from Rosedale to Renton, Washington, is easily manageable in about 56 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. The route primarily utilizes I-5 and WA 16, with a short section on Rosedale Street Northwest, keeping you on major roadways for most of the journey. With an estimated fuel cost of just $8, this is an economical option for getting between these two Pacific Coast locations within Washington state. Expect a highway-focused experience that’s efficient and predictable for your travel plans. There are no planned stops, so you can complete the trip in one go without needing an overnight stay.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 39.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

56m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

The majority of this 39.5-mile trip, 81% to be exact, is spent on the highway, offering a consistent driving experience. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 20.9 miles on I-5, providing a good opportunity to settle in and maintain speed. While largely a highway-focused drive, the inclusion of local roads like Rosedale Street Northwest means you’ll transition between faster travel and more local conditions. This mix ensures the drive remains engaging without becoming overly complex, maintaining a practical pace throughout the 56-minute journey.

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

There are about 22 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 20.9 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 35.7 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 17 decision points packed into just 39.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 35.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

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

35.7 mi into trip | ~49m in

Take the exit toward WA 518 West, I 405 North: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Bellevue

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 154A-B Toward WA 518 West, I 405 North: Seattle-Tacoma...

35.8 mi into trip | ~49m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 405 North: Renton, Bellevue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 154B Toward I 405 North: Renton, Bellevue

37.5 mi into trip | ~51m in

Take the exit toward WA 167 South: Renton, Auburn

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 2 Toward WA 167 South: Renton, Auburn

37.9 mi into trip | ~52m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Renton, Rainier Avenue South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight lane. Toward Renton, Rainier Avenue South

38.2 mi into trip | ~52m in

Keep slight right at fork toward WA 167 North: Renton, Rainier Avenue South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward WA 167 North: Renton, Rainier Avenue Sou...

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Rosedale, WA and Renton, WA, road signs point toward Bellevue and Auburn.

Bellevue

35.7 mi in | ~49m

Auburn

37.5 mi in | ~51m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 5	20.9 mi	26m
WA 16	9.6 mi	12m
Rosedale Street Northwest	3.1 mi	5m
I 405	1.3 mi	1m
Rainier Avenue South	0.9 mi	2m
Stinson Avenue	0.6 mi	1m
Valley Freeway	0.2 mi	<1m
Pioneer Way	0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 5 — 20.9 mi, about 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on David Day Drive Northwest

175 ft · 8 sec · David Day Drive Northwest

Turn slight left onto 86th Avenue Northwest

333 ft · 6 sec · 86th Avenue Northwest

Continue on Rosedale Street Northwest

3.1 mi · 5 min · Rosedale Street Northwest

Enter roundabout onto Stinson Avenue

25 ft · 0 sec · Stinson Avenue

Continue on Stinson Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Stinson Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto Pioneer Way

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Pioneer Way

Use the right lane.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 32 sec

Merge onto WA 16

9.6 mi · 12 min · WA 16

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 2 min

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 16 sec

Toward I 5 North: Seattle Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 5

0.3 mi · 19 sec · I 5

Keep slight right at fork onto I 5

21 mi · 25 min · I 5

Use the slight right lane.

Take the exit

448 ft · 10 sec

Exit 154A-B Toward WA 518 West, I 405 North: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Bellevue Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 50 sec

Exit 154B Toward I 405 North: Renton, Bellevue Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 405

1.3 mi · 1 min · I 405

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 30 sec

Exit 2 Toward WA 167 South: Renton, Auburn Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 26 sec

Toward Renton, Rainier Avenue South Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 42 sec

Toward WA 167 North: Renton, Rainier Avenue South Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto WA 167

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Valley Freeway

Continue on WA 167

0.9 mi · 2 min · Rainier Avenue South

Use the left lane.

Turn right

39 ft · 2 sec

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 19.8 mi from Rosedale, WA · 29m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tacoma, 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

Kent, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fife Heights, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19.8 miles from Rosedale, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Renton, WA

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

$8.27 one way

$16.53 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.58	$8.67	$17.34
premium	$5.77	$8.97	$17.94
diesel	$5.61	$8.72	$17.44

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	11.9	$4.15	$1.90
Efficient EV	9.9	$3.46	$1.58
EV Truck/SUV	15.8	$5.53	$2.53

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 16, 2026

Origin

Rosedale, WA

Night in Rosedale on Thursday

Local time

9:02 PM

PDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Renton, WA

Night in Renton on Thursday

Local time

9:02 PM

PDT

Current temp

48°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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

56m 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 Rosedale, WA to Renton, WA covers 39.5 miles and takes about 56m 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 Northwest. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 19.8 miles from Rosedale, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.27 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 17 decision points packed into just 39.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.

Between Rosedale, WA and Renton, WA, road signs point toward Bellevue and Auburn.

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

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