Driving from Renton to Tacoma
Tacoma lies 31 km (19 mi) south-west of Renton, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 25 min without stops, over roughly 38 km (23 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Renton | Tacoma | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 100,242 | 222,906 |
| Elevation | 13 m (43 ft) | 74 m (243 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Postal codes | 98055–98059 | 98401–98493 |
Where to book car hire from Renton to Tacoma
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Staying in Tacoma
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Common questions
How far is Tacoma from Renton?
31 km (19 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Renton; by road roughly 38 km (23 mi).
How long does it take to get from Renton to Tacoma by car?
About 25 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Renton and Tacoma?
No, both are on America/Los_Angeles at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.