How far is Cheney, WA from Renton, WA?

The driving distance from Cheney, WA to Renton, WA is about 265.9 miles (428 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 216.7 miles (348.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
265.97 mi
04h 13m
Flight
216.68 mi
348.71 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
216.68 mi
Kilometers
348.71 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
265.97 mi
Kilometers
428.04 km
Drive Time
04h 13m

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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 04h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Renton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:29 AM PDT
Return by in Cheney
Thu, Apr 23, 8:42 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cheney
2026-04-23T00:15
Arrive Renton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:29 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:32 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cheney
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
George
WA

City in Washington, USA

From Cheney
132.8 mi
02h 06m
To Renton
133.2 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Thursday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    50 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto F Street

    42 m · 8 sec · F Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · 1st Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Lt. Col. Michael P. Anderson Memorial Highway

    9.2 mi · 13 min · Lt. Col. Michael P. Anderson Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1383 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    35.8 mi · 38 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    211 mi · 3 hr 50 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405: Renton, Everett

    1138 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 405 South: Renton

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 900 East: Park Avenue North, Sunset Boulevard Northeast

    1509 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Southport Drive

    1836 ft · 49 sec · North Southport Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on Logan Avenue North

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Logan Avenue North

  14. 14

    Continue on Airport Way South

    2113 ft · 60 sec · Airport Way South

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Rainier Avenue South

    777 ft · 24 sec · Rainier Avenue South

  16. 16

    Turn left

    12 m · 3 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cheney 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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lt. Col. Michael P. Anderson Memorial Highway
256 mi · 96%
I 405 South
5.58 mi · 2%
1st Street
1.81 mi · 1%
Logan Avenue North
1.11 mi
Airport Way South
0.4 mi
North Southport Drive
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

Lt. Col. Michael P. Anderson Memorial Highway

Keep slight left

211 mi · 03h 50m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.2 mi
216.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
George
02h 06m from Cheney
Leave By
8:32 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Cheney and Mostly Sunny near Renton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 265.9 miles (428 km) and usually takes 04h 13m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

George is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.8 miles from Cheney and 133.2 miles from Renton.

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

The direct path is about 216.7 miles (348.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:32 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.14 one way or $98.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Cheney and Mostly Sunny near Renton.

Stop Ideas Near George

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

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

BUS

Quincy, Washington

18 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Ephrata, WA

34 mi away
1352 Basin Street SW
RAIL

Ephrata

36 mi away
24 Alder St NW
BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

46 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cheney and Renton. Straight-line distance: 216.68 mi (348.71 km).

Cheney

#1 Cheney

City in the U.

Population12,930
Coordinates47.4873900, -117.5757600
Altitude717
CountryUnited States
Renton

#2 Renton

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population101,494
Coordinates47.4828800, -122.2170700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: (-117.575938, 47.487485)
End: (-122.217044, 47.482897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 428 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.39 gal
35.53 L · about $49.14
Round trip
$98.28
18.78 gal · 71.06 L
Estimated CO2
83.4 kg one way
Round trip: 166.9 kg / 368 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $49.14 $98.28
Mid-grade $5.57 $52.27 $104.55
Premium $5.77 $54.19 $108.38
Diesel $5.47 $51.34 $102.67

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cheney and Renton. The current time is 00:15:08.

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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.