How far is Moses Lake, WA from Renton, WA?

The driving distance from Moses Lake, WA to Renton, WA is about 176.7 miles (284.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139.8 miles (225 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m 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
176.74 mi
02h 52m
Flight
139.83 mi
225.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.83 mi
Kilometers
225.03 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.74 mi
Kilometers
284.43 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Renton
Wed, Apr 22, 9:12 PM PDT
Return by in Moses Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 12:04 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moses Lake
2026-04-22T18:20
Arrive Renton
Wed, Apr 22, 9:12 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM PDT

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

Leave by
12:46 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Moses Lake
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
Cle Elum
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States

From Moses Lake
88.2 mi
01h 26m
To Renton
88.5 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph W
Destination
56°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Moses Lake and Renton.

  1. 1

    Start on South Division Street

    120 m · 16 sec · South Division Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Broadway Avenue

    2.7 mi · 4 min · West Broadway Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    66.3 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    99.7 mi · 1 hr 51 min

  5. 5

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

    1138 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 405 South: Renton

    1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

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

    1509 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Southport Drive

    1836 ft · 49 sec · North Southport Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on Logan Avenue North

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Logan Avenue North

  11. 11

    Continue on Airport Way South

    2113 ft · 60 sec · Airport Way South

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Rainier Avenue South

    777 ft · 24 sec · Rainier Avenue South

  13. 13

    Turn left

    12 m · 3 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Moses Lake and Renton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Broadway Avenue
169 mi · 95%
I 405 South
5.58 mi · 3%
Logan Avenue North
1.11 mi · 1%
Airport Way South
0.4 mi
North Southport Drive
0.35 mi
WA 900 East
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

West Broadway Avenue

Continue straight

99.7 mi · 01h 51m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.9 mi
139.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cle Elum
01h 26m from Moses Lake
Leave By
12:46 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Moses Lake and Light Rain Likely near Renton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Moses Lake to Renton?

The road trip is about 176.7 miles (284.4 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?

Cle Elum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.2 miles from Moses Lake and 88.5 miles from Renton.

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

The direct path is about 139.8 miles (225 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.9 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 12:46 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.65 one way or $65.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Moses Lake and Light Rain Likely near Renton.

Stop Ideas Near Cle Elum

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

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

BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

49 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

51 mi away
11645 North Rd
RAIL

Columbia Station

54 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Stevens Pass, Washington

60 mi away
US Highway 2 at Summit Parking Lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Moses Lake and Renton. Straight-line distance: 139.83 mi (225.03 km).

Moses Lake

#1 Moses Lake

City in Washington

Population24,274
Coordinates47.1301400, -119.2780800
Altitude326
CountryUnited States
Renton

#2 Renton

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population101,494
Coordinates47.4828800, -122.2170700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: South Division Street (-119.278083, 47.130174)
End: (-122.217044, 47.482897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 284 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.24 gal
23.61 L · about $32.65
Round trip
$65.31
12.48 gal · 47.22 L
Estimated CO2
55.5 kg one way
Round trip: 110.9 kg / 244 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $32.65 $65.31
Mid-grade $5.57 $34.74 $69.48
Premium $5.77 $36.01 $72.02
Diesel $5.47 $34.11 $68.23

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Moses Lake and Renton. The current time is 18:20:05.

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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.