How far is Garrett, WA from Renton, WA?

The driving distance from Garrett, WA to Renton, WA is about 257.9 miles (415 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 205.8 miles (331.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
257.88 mi
04h 22m
Flight
205.78 mi
331.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
205.78 mi
Kilometers
331.17 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
257.88 mi
Kilometers
415.02 km
Drive Time
04h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Renton
Thu, Oct 15, 6:46 PM PDT
Return by in Garrett
Thu, Oct 15, 11:08 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Garrett
2026-10-15T14:23
Arrive Renton
Thu, Oct 15, 6:46 PM PDT
Route Timing
04h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 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
8:16 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Garrett
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
Selah
WA

City of the United States

From Garrett
133.5 mi
02h 11m
To Renton
124.4 mi
02h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Thursday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph W
Destination
72°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM PDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Campbell Road

    1647 ft · 1 min · Campbell Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Wallula Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Wallula Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Highway 12

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Old Highway 12

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Spalding Road

    935 ft · 19 sec · Spalding Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    22.6 mi · 27 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    88 m · 4 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    19 mi · 22 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 182, US 12

    11.8 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 82 West, US 12 West: Prosser, Yakima

    70.9 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    31 mi · 34 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

    101.4 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  12. 12

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

    1138 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 405 South: Renton

    1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

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

    1509 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Southport Drive

    1836 ft · 49 sec · North Southport Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on Logan Avenue North

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Logan Avenue North

  18. 18

    Continue on Airport Way South

    2113 ft · 60 sec · Airport Way South

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Rainier Avenue South

    777 ft · 24 sec · Rainier Avenue South

  20. 20

    Turn left

    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 Garrett 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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 82 West
102 mi · 40%
I 90 West
101 mi · 39%
Spalding Road
19.3 mi · 7%
I 182
11.8 mi · 5%
I 405 South
5.58 mi · 2%
Wallula Avenue
1.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

101 mi · 01h 54m

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 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.1 mi
205.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Selah
02h 11m from Garrett
Leave By
8:16 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Garrett and Sunny near Renton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 257.9 miles (415 km) and usually takes 04h 22m 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?

Selah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.5 miles from Garrett and 124.4 miles from Renton.

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

The direct path is about 205.8 miles (331.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.1 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 8:16 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.46 one way or $98.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Garrett and Sunny near Renton.

Stop Ideas Near Selah

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

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

BUS

Quincy, Washington

83 mi away
102 B St NE
RAIL

Columbia Station

87 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Ephrata, WA

103 mi away
1352 Basin Street SW
RAIL

Ephrata

105 mi away
24 Alder St NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Garrett and Renton. Straight-line distance: 205.78 mi (331.17 km).

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#1 Garrett

Situated in the Walla Walla Valley of southeastern Washington at an elevation of 768 feet, this census-designated place lies immediately west of the city of Walla Walla.

Population0
Coordinates46.0520800, -118.4027500
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Renton

#2 Renton

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population101,494
Coordinates47.4828800, -122.2170700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Campbell Road (-118.403347, 46.052085)
End: (-122.217044, 47.482897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 415 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.1 gal
34.45 L · about $49.46
Round trip
$98.92
18.2 gal · 68.9 L
Estimated CO2
80.9 kg one way
Round trip: 161.7 kg / 356 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.44 $49.46 $98.92
Mid-grade $5.72 $52.04 $104.09
Premium $5.98 $54.39 $108.78
Diesel $7.29 $66.36 $132.71

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Garrett and Renton. The current time is 14:23:38.

Distance to Other Cities

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