How far is Leavenworth, WA from Renton, WA?

The driving distance from Leavenworth, WA to Renton, WA is about 133.9 miles (215.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.9 miles (117.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
133.91 mi
02h 20m
Flight
72.98 mi
117.45 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.98 mi
Kilometers
117.45 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.91 mi
Kilometers
215.5 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Renton
Sat, May 30, 6:46 AM PDT
Return by in Leavenworth
Sat, May 30, 9:06 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leavenworth
2026-05-30T04:25
Arrive Renton
Sat, May 30, 6:46 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:50 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Leavenworth
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Roslyn
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, USA

From Leavenworth
66.9 mi
01h 10m
To Renton
67 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    4.4 mi · 8 min

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward 97 South: Cle Elum, Ellensburg

    1275 ft · 36 sec · US 2

  3. 3

    Turn right onto US 97

    35.2 mi · 44 min · US 97

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    9.8 mi · 13 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    827 ft · 18 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Sunset Highway

    804 ft · 11 sec · Sunset Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West

    1648 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    75.6 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  9. 9

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

    1138 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 405 South: Renton

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

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

    1509 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Southport Drive

    1836 ft · 49 sec · North Southport Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on Logan Avenue North

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Logan Avenue North

  15. 15

    Continue on Airport Way South

    2113 ft · 60 sec · Airport Way South

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Rainier Avenue South

    777 ft · 24 sec · Rainier Avenue South

  17. 17

    Turn left

    12 m · 3 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Leavenworth 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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
75.9 mi · 57%
US 97
45 mi · 34%
I 405 South
5.58 mi · 4%
Logan Avenue North
1.11 mi · 1%
Airport Way South
0.4 mi
North Southport Drive
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Merge slight left

75.6 mi · 01h 25m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61 mi
72.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roslyn
01h 10m from Leavenworth
Leave By
1:50 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Leavenworth 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 Leavenworth to Renton?

The road trip is about 133.9 miles (215.5 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?

Roslyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.9 miles from Leavenworth and 67 miles from Renton.

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

The direct path is about 72.9 miles (117.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 61 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 1:50 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.75 one way or $49.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Leavenworth and Partly Sunny near Renton.

Stop Ideas Near Roslyn

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

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

BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

48 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

50 mi away
11645 North Rd
RAIL

Columbia Station

56 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Stevens Pass, Washington

56 mi away
US Highway 2 at Summit Parking Lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leavenworth and Renton. Straight-line distance: 72.98 mi (117.45 km).

Leavenworth

#1 Leavenworth

City in Chelan County, Washington

Population2,348
Coordinates47.5962300, -120.6614800
Altitude357
CountryUnited States
Renton

#2 Renton

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population101,494
Coordinates47.4828800, -122.2170700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: US 2 (-120.661437, 47.596193)
End: (-122.217044, 47.482897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 216 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.73 gal
17.89 L · about $24.75
Round trip
$49.50
9.46 gal · 35.78 L
Estimated CO2
42 kg one way
Round trip: 84.1 kg / 185 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $24.75 $49.50
Mid-grade $5.57 $26.33 $52.66
Premium $5.77 $27.30 $54.59
Diesel $5.47 $25.86 $51.72

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Leavenworth and Renton. The current time is 04:25:52.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.