How far is Brush Prairie, WA from Renton, WA?

The driving distance from Brush Prairie, WA to Renton, WA is about 156.4 miles (251.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.9 miles (196.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
156.42 mi
02h 40m
Flight
121.92 mi
196.21 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.92 mi
Kilometers
196.21 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.42 mi
Kilometers
251.73 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Renton
Sun, Apr 19, 5:24 AM PDT
Return by in Brush Prairie
Sun, Apr 19, 8:04 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brush Prairie
2026-04-19T02:44
Arrive Renton
Sun, Apr 19, 5:24 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:10 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brush Prairie
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Chehalis
WA

City in and county seat of Lewis County, Washington, United States

From Brush Prairie
77.7 mi
01h 20m
To Renton
78.7 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph NE
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brush Prairie and Renton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brush Prairie and Renton.

  1. 1

    Start on Northeast 153rd Street

    69 m · 14 sec · Northeast 153rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Northeast Caples Road

    1640 ft · 40 sec · Northeast Caples Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Northeast 117th Avenue

    1472 ft · 31 sec · Northeast 117th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Northeast 154th Street

    1565 ft · 27 sec · Northeast 154th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Northeast 112th Avenue

    578 ft · 13 sec · Northeast 112th Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Northeast 156th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Northeast 156th Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Northeast 92nd Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Northeast 92nd Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Northeast 179th Street

    4 mi · 7 min · Northeast 179th Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward I 5 North: Seattle

    1414 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    123.7 mi · 2 hr 19 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    20.7 mi · 26 min

  12. 12

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

    136 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Renton, Bellevue

    2062 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 167 South: Renton, Auburn

    2161 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Renton, Rainier Avenue South

    1520 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on WA 167 North: Renton, Rainier Avenue South

    1005 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    1102 ft · 23 sec · Valley Freeway

  19. 19

    Continue on Rainier Avenue South

    1.5 km · 2 min · Rainier Avenue South

  20. 20

    Turn right

    12 m · 3 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brush Prairie and Renton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
145 mi · 92%
Northeast 179th Street
4.02 mi · 3%
I 405 North
1.69 mi · 1%
Northeast 92nd Avenue
1.13 mi · 1%
Northeast 156th Street
1.02 mi · 1%
Rainier Avenue South
0.91 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Merge slight left

124 mi · 02h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.5 mi
121.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chehalis
01h 20m from Brush Prairie
Leave By
1:10 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Brush Prairie and Chance Light Rain near Renton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brush Prairie to Renton?

The road trip is about 156.4 miles (251.7 km) and usually takes 02h 40m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Chehalis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.7 miles from Brush Prairie and 78.7 miles from Renton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 121.9 miles (196.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:10 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.89 one way or $57.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Brush Prairie and Chance Light Rain near Renton.

Stop Ideas Near Chehalis

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Chehalis, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chehalis.

RAIL

Centralia station

6 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Centennial Station

39 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

58 mi away
501 South First Street
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

77 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brush Prairie and Renton. Straight-line distance: 121.92 mi (196.21 km).

Brush Prairie

#1 Brush Prairie

Census designated place in Clark County, Washington

Population2,652
Coordinates45.7328900, -122.5464900
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Renton

#2 Renton

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population101,494
Coordinates47.4828800, -122.2170700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Northeast 153rd Street (-122.546485, 45.732924)
End: (-122.217044, 47.482897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 252 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.52 gal
20.89 L · about $28.89
Round trip
$57.77
11.04 gal · 41.78 L
Estimated CO2
49.1 kg one way
Round trip: 98.1 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $28.89 $57.77
Mid-grade $5.57 $30.73 $61.46
Premium $5.77 $31.86 $63.71
Diesel $5.47 $30.18 $60.36

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Washington · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Brush Prairie and Renton. The current time is 02:44:08.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.