Origin
Woodway, WA
Afternoon in Woodway on Thursday
Local time
2:31 PM
PDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Woodway, WA to Renton, WA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
35m
Distance
27.5 mi
44 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Woodway, WA to Renton, WA covers 27.5 miles and takes about 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Algonquin Road, 226th Street Southwest, Edmonds Way for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.76 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 27.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 35m drive with frequent turns across 27.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Algonquin Road 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Woodway, WA to Renton, WA is easy. At 35m 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 Woodway, WA to Renton, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Algonquin Road | — | — |
| 226th Street Southwest | — | — |
| Edmonds Way | — | — |
| North 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way | — | — |
| Northeast 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way | — | — |
| I 5 South | — | — |
| WA 900 East | — | — |
| Martin Luther King Junior Way South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Algonquin Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodway, WA and Renton, WA.
1
Start on Woodway Park Road
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Woodway Park Road
2
Turn left onto Algonquin Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Algonquin Road
3
Continue on 226th Street Southwest
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
226th Street Southwest
4
Turn right onto Edmonds Way
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Edmonds Way
5
Turn straight onto North 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
North 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way
6
Continue on Northeast 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Northeast 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way
7
Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 South: Seattle
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 5 South: Seattle
8
Merge slight left
20 mi
·
24 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward WA 900 East
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
WA 900 East
10
Turn straight onto Martin Luther King Junior Way South
302 ft
·
5 sec
·
Martin Luther King Junior Way South
11
Continue on Martin Luther King Junior Way South
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Martin Luther King Junior Way South
12
Turn slight left onto South 133rd Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South 133rd Street
13
Continue on South 132nd Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South 132nd Street
14
Turn slight right onto Renton Avenue South
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Renton Avenue South
15
Turn slight right onto Southwest Victoria Street
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Southwest Victoria Street
16
Turn straight
39 ft
·
3 sec
17
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.76 one way
$11.51 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $6.04 | $12.07 |
| premium | $5.77 | $6.24 | $12.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.89 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.85 | $1.76 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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.
Destination
Renton, WA
Afternoon in Renton on Thursday
Local time
2:31 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
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
35m 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 Woodway, WA to Renton, WA covers 27.5 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Algonquin Road, 226th Street Southwest, Edmonds Way. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.7 miles from Woodway, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.76 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 Woodway, WA to Renton, WA is easy. At 35m 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 Woodway, WA to Renton, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Woodway, WA to Renton, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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