How far is Pullman, WA from Renton, WA?
The driving distance from Pullman, WA to Renton, WA is about 286.2 miles (460.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 242.5 miles (390.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 32m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Grant County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pullman and Renton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pullman and Renton.
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Start on the route
27 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Northeast Kamiaken Street
112 m · 14 sec · Northeast Kamiaken Street
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Turn right onto Northeast Olsen Street
109 m · 12 sec · Northeast Olsen Street
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Continue on Northwest Davis Way
1.6 mi · 2 min · Northwest Davis Way
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Continue on Davis Way
1.4 km · 1 min · Davis Way
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Merge slight left
12.6 mi · 17 min
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Turn left onto South Main Street
795 ft · 23 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto West Fairview Street
1 km · 2 min · West Fairview Street
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Continue on West Almota Road
1072 ft · 30 sec · West Almota Road
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Turn right onto Colfax Airport Road
3 mi · 5 min · Colfax Airport Road
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Turn left
129.3 mi · 2 hr 44 min
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Continue on I 90 West: Seattle
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
127.9 mi · 2 hr 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405: Renton, Everett
1138 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 405 South: Renton
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 900 East: Park Avenue North, Sunset Boulevard Northeast
1509 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto North Southport Drive
1836 ft · 49 sec · North Southport Drive
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Continue on Logan Avenue North
1.1 mi · 3 min · Logan Avenue North
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Continue on Airport Way South
2113 ft · 60 sec · Airport Way South
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Turn left onto Rainier Avenue South
777 ft · 24 sec · Rainier Avenue South
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Turn left
12 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pullman and Renton.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
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129 mi · 02h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Pullman 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 Pullman to Renton?
The road trip is about 286.2 miles (460.6 km) and usually takes 04h 46m 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?
Royal City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.3 miles from Pullman and 143.9 miles from Renton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 242.5 miles (390.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.7 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 7:28 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.85 one way or $105.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Pullman and Light Rain Likely near Renton.
Stop Ideas Near Royal City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Royal City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pullman and Renton. Straight-line distance: 242.47 mi (390.22 km).
#1 Pullman
City in eastern Washington
| Population | 34,336 |
| Coordinates | 46.7312700, -117.1796200 |
| Altitude | 717 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Renton
The second most populous city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 101,494 |
| Coordinates | 47.4828800, -122.2170700 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-122.217044, 47.482897)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 461 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 34m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.23 | $52.85 | $105.71 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $56.23 | $112.45 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $58.29 | $116.57 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $55.22 | $110.43 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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