How far is Kennewick, WA from Renton, WA?

The driving distance from Kennewick, WA to Renton, WA is about 214.6 miles (345.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 170 miles (273.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 13m 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
214.55 mi
03h 36m
Flight
169.99 mi
273.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
169.99 mi
Kilometers
273.57 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
214.55 mi
Kilometers
345.28 km
Drive Time
03h 36m

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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 03h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Renton
Sun, May 3, 3:40 AM PDT
Return by in Kennewick
Sun, May 3, 7:17 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kennewick
2026-05-03T00:03
Arrive Renton
Sun, May 3, 3:40 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM PDT

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

Leave by
9:46 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kennewick
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
Kittitas
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States

From Kennewick
112.3 mi
01h 48m
To Renton
102.3 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph N
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Newport Street

    706 ft · 38 sec · North Newport Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Kennewick Avenue

    2790 ft · 1 min · West Kennewick Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Fruitland Street

    2961 ft · 2 min · North Fruitland Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Columbia Drive

    2787 ft · 1 min · West Columbia Drive

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    669 ft · 9 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    6.4 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    5.1 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    616 ft · 8 sec

  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 Kennewick 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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 82 West
102 mi · 48%
I 90 West
101 mi · 47%
West Columbia Drive
12.3 mi · 6%
I 405 South
5.58 mi · 3%
Logan Avenue North
1.11 mi · 1%
North Fruitland Street
0.56 mi
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
03h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.6 mi
170 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kittitas
01h 48m from Kennewick
Leave By
9:46 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kennewick and Sunny near Renton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 214.6 miles (345.3 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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 112.3 miles from Kennewick and 102.3 miles from Renton.

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

The direct path is about 170 miles (273.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.6 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 9:46 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.61 one way or $79.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kennewick and Sunny near Renton.

Stop Ideas Near Kittitas

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

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

RAIL

Columbia Station

49 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Quincy, Washington

52 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

71 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

71 mi away
11645 North Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kennewick and Renton. Straight-line distance: 169.99 mi (273.57 km).

Kennewick

#1 Kennewick

The second most populous city in Benton County, Washington.

Population84,515
Coordinates46.2112500, -119.1372300
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Renton

#2 Renton

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population101,494
Coordinates47.4828800, -122.2170700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: North Newport Street (-119.137182, 46.21125)
End: (-122.217044, 47.482897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 345 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.57 gal
28.66 L · about $39.61
Round trip
$79.23
15.14 gal · 57.32 L
Estimated CO2
67.3 kg one way
Round trip: 134.5 kg / 297 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $39.61 $79.23
Mid-grade $5.57 $42.14 $84.28
Premium $5.77 $43.69 $87.37
Diesel $5.47 $41.39 $82.77

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Kennewick and Renton. The current time is 00:03:44.

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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.