How far is Orchards, WA from Renton, WA?

The driving distance from Orchards, WA to Renton, WA is about 157.5 miles (253.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.6 miles (203.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m 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
157.45 mi
02h 38m
Flight
126.55 mi
203.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.55 mi
Kilometers
203.67 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.45 mi
Kilometers
253.39 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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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 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Renton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:29 PM PDT
Return by in Orchards
Thu, Apr 23, 2:07 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orchards
2026-04-22T20:50
Arrive Renton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:29 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:14 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Orchards
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
Chehalis
WA

City in and county seat of Lewis County, Washington, United States

From Orchards
78.7 mi
01h 19m
To Renton
78.7 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
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 Orchards and Renton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    38 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northeast 109th Avenue

    13 m · 8 sec · Northeast 109th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Northeast Rosewood Avenue

    72 m · 14 sec · Northeast Rosewood Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Northeast Covington Road

    557 ft · 16 sec · Northeast Covington Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Northeast Gher Road

    1274 ft · 37 sec · Northeast Gher Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward WA 500 West

    1030 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    774 ft · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 205 North: Seattle

    1.2 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    6.1 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    125.5 mi · 2 hr 22 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    20.7 mi · 26 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 518 West, I 405 North: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Bellevue

    136 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Renton, Bellevue

    2062 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 167 South: Renton, Auburn

    2161 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Renton, Rainier Avenue South

    1520 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on WA 167 North: Renton, Rainier Avenue South

    1005 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    1102 ft · 23 sec · Valley Freeway

  19. 19

    Continue on Rainier Avenue South

    1.5 km · 2 min · Rainier Avenue South

  20. 20

    Turn right

    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 Orchards 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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 205 North
153 mi · 97%
I 405 North
1.69 mi · 1%
Rainier Avenue South
0.91 mi · 1%
WA 167 South
0.7 mi
WA 500 West
0.34 mi
Northeast Gher Road
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

I 205 North

Merge slight left

126 mi · 02h 22m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.9 mi
126.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chehalis
01h 19m from Orchards
Leave By
1:14 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Orchards 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 Orchards to Renton?

The road trip is about 157.5 miles (253.4 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Chehalis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.7 miles from Orchards and 78.7 miles from Renton.

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

The direct path is about 126.6 miles (203.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.9 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 1:14 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.10 one way or $58.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Orchards and Light Rain Likely near Renton.

Stop Ideas Near Chehalis

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

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

RAIL

Centralia station

6 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Centennial Station

39 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

58 mi away
501 South First Street
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

77 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orchards and Renton. Straight-line distance: 126.55 mi (203.67 km).

Orchards

#1 Orchards

Census designated place

Population19,556
Coordinates45.6665100, -122.5609300
Altitude70
CountryUnited States
Renton

#2 Renton

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population101,494
Coordinates47.4828800, -122.2170700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Northeast Rosewood Avenue (-122.561, 45.666652)
End: (-122.217044, 47.482897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 253 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.56 gal
21.03 L · about $29.10
Round trip
$58.19
11.12 gal · 42.06 L
Estimated CO2
49.4 kg one way
Round trip: 98.8 kg / 218 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $29.10 $58.19
Mid-grade $5.57 $30.95 $61.91
Premium $5.77 $32.09 $64.17
Diesel $5.47 $30.40 $60.79

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 Orchards and Renton. The current time is 20:50:59.

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.