How far is Camas, WA from Renton, WA?

The driving distance from Camas, WA to Renton, WA is about 168.3 miles (270.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.3 miles (211.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
168.29 mi
02h 44m
Flight
131.28 mi
211.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.28 mi
Kilometers
211.27 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.29 mi
Kilometers
270.83 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Renton
Wed, Apr 22, 7:21 PM PDT
Return by in Camas
Wed, Apr 22, 10:05 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Camas
2026-04-22T16:37
Arrive Renton
Wed, Apr 22, 7:21 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:02 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Camas
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
Napavine
WA

City in Lewis County, Washington, United States

From Camas
84.1 mi
01h 22m
To Renton
84.3 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW
Destination
56°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Camas and Renton.

  1. 1

    Start on Northeast 3rd Avenue

    41 m · 9 sec · Northeast 3rd Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northeast Garfield Street

    808 ft · 33 sec · Northeast Garfield Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Northeast 6th Avenue

    1886 ft · 1 min · Northeast 6th Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Northwest 6th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Northwest 6th Avenue

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward WA 14 West: Vancouver, Alpine Lane

    39 m · 3 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto WA 14 West: Vancouver, Alpine Lane

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 205: Salem, Seattle

    1000 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 205 North: Seattle

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    9.9 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    125.5 mi · 2 hr 22 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 Camas 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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 205 North
157 mi · 93%
WA 14 West
5.88 mi · 3%
I 405 North
1.69 mi · 1%
Northwest 6th Avenue
0.95 mi · 1%
Rainier Avenue South
0.91 mi · 1%
WA 167 South
0.7 mi
Longest Stretch

I 205 North

Merge slight left

126 mi · 02h 22m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37 mi
131.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Napavine
01h 22m from Camas
Leave By
1:02 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Camas and Light Rain Likely near Renton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Camas to Renton?

The road trip is about 168.3 miles (270.8 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Napavine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.1 miles from Camas and 84.3 miles from Renton.

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

The direct path is about 131.3 miles (211.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 37 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 1:02 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.08 one way or $62.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Camas and Light Rain Likely near Renton.

Stop Ideas Near Napavine

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Napavine, 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 Napavine.

RAIL

Centralia station

16 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Centennial Station

47 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

48 mi away
501 South First Street
BUS

Astoria Transit Center

83 mi away
900 Marine Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Camas and Renton. Straight-line distance: 131.28 mi (211.27 km).

Camas

#1 Camas

City in Clark County, Washington, United States

Population25,981
Coordinates45.5870600, -122.3995400
Altitude22
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 3rd Avenue (-122.399714, 45.587225)
End: (-122.21707, 47.482897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 271 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.94 gal
22.48 L · about $31.08
Round trip
$62.17
11.88 gal · 44.96 L
Estimated CO2
52.8 kg one way
Round trip: 105.6 kg / 233 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $31.08 $62.17
Mid-grade $5.57 $33.07 $66.14
Premium $5.77 $34.28 $68.56
Diesel $5.47 $32.47 $64.95

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Camas and Renton. The current time is 16:37:07.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.