How far is Ellensburg, WA from Renton, WA?
The driving distance from Ellensburg, WA to Renton, WA is about 106.4 miles (171.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.2 miles (137.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in King County, Washington (state), USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ellensburg and Renton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ellensburg and Renton.
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Start on West 5th Avenue
66 m · 12 sec · West 5th Avenue
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1142 ft · 43 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto West University Way
2.1 mi · 5 min · West University Way
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
33 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout
528 ft · 15 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West
2230 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
95.7 mi · 1 hr 47 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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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ellensburg and Renton.
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
95.7 mi · 01h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Ellensburg 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 Ellensburg to Renton?
The road trip is about 106.4 miles (171.3 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?
Riverbend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.3 miles from Ellensburg and 53.2 miles from Renton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.2 miles (137.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:52 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.68 one way or $39.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Ellensburg and Partly Sunny near Renton.
Stop Ideas Near Riverbend
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 Riverbend.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ellensburg and Renton. Straight-line distance: 85.21 mi (137.13 km).
#1 Ellensburg
City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States
| Population | 21,576 |
| Coordinates | 46.9965100, -120.5478500 |
| Altitude | 470 |
| 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: 171 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
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 | $19.68 | $39.35 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $20.93 | $41.86 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $21.70 | $43.40 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $20.56 | $41.11 |
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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