How far is Coulee Dam, WA from Renton, WA?
The driving distance from Coulee Dam, WA to Renton, WA is about 229.5 miles (369.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 154.3 miles (248.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 57m 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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City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Coulee Dam and Renton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coulee Dam and Renton.
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Start on Marina Way
28 m · 5 sec · Marina Way
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Continue on Roosevelt Way
755 ft · 21 sec · Roosevelt Way
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Continue on State Highway 155
1290 ft · 28 sec · State Highway 155
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Turn left onto Columbia Avenue
1169 ft · 33 sec · Columbia Avenue
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Continue on State Route 155
916 ft · 26 sec · State Route 155
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Continue on Coulee Corridor
1.7 mi · 4 min · Coulee Corridor
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Continue on Midway Avenue
2452 ft · 1 min · Midway Avenue
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Continue on Midway Avenue
78 m · 7 sec · Midway Avenue
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Continue on Grand Coulee Avenue
2795 ft · 57 sec · Grand Coulee Avenue
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Continue on Coulee Boulevard
25.1 mi · 33 min · Coulee Boulevard
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Continue on Coulee Corridor / Sunset Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Coulee Corridor / Sunset Highway
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Turn left onto Coulee Corridor
21.3 mi · 29 min · Coulee Corridor
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Turn right
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Alder Street Northwest
1.6 mi · 3 min · Alder Street Northwest
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Continue on Alder Street Southwest
2032 ft · 57 sec · Alder Street Southwest
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue Southwest
120 m · 16 sec · 5th Avenue Southwest
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Turn left onto Basin Street Southwest
19.9 mi · 27 min · Basin Street Southwest
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Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West: Seattle
1838 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
141.3 mi · 2 hr 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405: Renton, Everett
1138 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 405 South: Renton
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 900 East: Park Avenue North, Sunset Boulevard Northeast
1509 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto North Southport Drive
1836 ft · 49 sec · North Southport Drive
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Continue on Logan Avenue North
1.1 mi · 3 min · Logan Avenue North
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Continue on Airport Way South
2113 ft · 60 sec · Airport Way South
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Turn left onto Rainier Avenue South
777 ft · 24 sec · Rainier Avenue South
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Turn left
12 m · 3 sec
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0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
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Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 90 West
Merge slight left
141 mi · 02h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Coulee Dam and Partly Sunny near Renton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Coulee Dam to Renton?
The road trip is about 229.5 miles (369.4 km) and usually takes 03h 58m 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?
Kittitas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.7 miles from Coulee Dam and 114.8 miles from Renton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 154.3 miles (248.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.2 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 9:02 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.39 one way or $84.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Coulee Dam and Partly Sunny near Renton.
Stop Ideas Near Kittitas
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kittitas.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Coulee Dam and Renton. Straight-line distance: 154.27 mi (248.27 km).
#1 Coulee Dam
Town in Washington, USA
| Population | 1,083 |
| Coordinates | 47.9654300, -118.9761300 |
| Altitude | 349 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Renton
The second most populous city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 101,494 |
| Coordinates | 47.4828800, -122.2170700 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-122.217044, 47.482897)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 369 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 51m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.23 | $42.39 | $84.77 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $45.09 | $90.19 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $46.75 | $93.49 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $44.28 | $88.57 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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