How far is Renton, WA from Airway Heights, WA?

The driving distance from Renton, WA to Airway Heights, WA is about 276.4 miles (444.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 215.8 miles (347.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 18m 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
276.39 mi
05h 09m
Flight
215.83 mi
347.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
215.83 mi
Kilometers
347.34 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
276.39 mi
Kilometers
444.8 km
Drive Time
05h 09m

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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 05h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Airway Heights
Wed, Apr 15, 11:48 AM PDT
Return by in Renton
Wed, Apr 15, 4:57 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Renton
2026-04-15T06:39
Arrive Airway Heights
Wed, Apr 15, 11:48 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:09 AM to 1:09 PM PDT

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

Leave by
6:42 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Renton
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
George
WA

City in Washington, USA

From Renton
137.9 mi
02h 34m
To Airway Heights
138.5 mi
02h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW
Destination
50°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
16 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Renton and Airway Heights.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    22 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    30 m · 9 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Rainier Avenue South

    158 m · 13 sec · Rainier Avenue South

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Airport Way

    2225 ft · 1 min · Airport Way

  6. 6

    Continue on Logan Avenue South

    705 ft · 22 sec · Logan Avenue South

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North 3rd Street

    1 km · 1 min · North 3rd Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Sunset Boulevard North

    1012 ft · 36 sec · Sunset Boulevard North

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Sunset Boulevard North

    814 ft · 23 sec · Sunset Boulevard North

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 405 North, WA 900 East

    6.2 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Seattle, Spokane

    1281 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Spokane

    1867 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    262.1 mi · 4 hr 45 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 902 West: Medical Lake

    1260 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Aero Road

    86 m · 6 sec · West Aero Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto West Aero Road

    1306 ft · 26 sec · West Aero Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Aero Road

    31 m · 2 sec · West Aero Road

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto West Aero Road

    125 m · 8 sec · West Aero Road

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Geiger Boulevard

    8 m · 1 sec · West Geiger Boulevard

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto West Geiger Boulevard

    815 ft · 24 sec · West Geiger Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Hayford Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · South Hayford Road

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto 2: West Sunset Highway

    557 ft · 13 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Sunset Highway

    2663 ft · 56 sec · West Sunset Highway

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Sunset Highway

    36 m · 2 sec · West Sunset Highway

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto West Sunset Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · West Sunset Highway

  26. 26

    Turn right onto South Lundstrom Street

    656 ft · 31 sec · South Lundstrom Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto West 12th Avenue

    13 m · 1 sec · West 12th Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 12th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Renton and Airway Heights.

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
28 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
1 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
262 mi · 95%
I 405 North
6.15 mi · 2%
South Hayford Road
3.26 mi · 1%
West Sunset Highway
1.53 mi · 1%
North 3rd Street
0.63 mi
Airport Way
0.42 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Merge slight left

262 mi · 04h 45m

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
05h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.6 mi
215.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
George
02h 34m from Renton
Leave By
6:42 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Renton and Chance Light Rain near Airway Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Renton to Airway Heights?

The road trip is about 276.4 miles (444.8 km) and usually takes 05h 09m 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?

George is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.9 miles from Renton and 138.5 miles from Airway Heights.

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

The direct path is about 215.8 miles (347.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.6 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 6:42 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.02 one way or $102.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Renton and Chance Light Rain near Airway Heights.

Stop Ideas Near George

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

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

BUS

Quincy, Washington

18 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Ephrata, WA

34 mi away
1352 Basin Street SW
RAIL

Ephrata

36 mi away
24 Alder St NW
BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

46 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Renton and Airway Heights. Straight-line distance: 215.83 mi (347.34 km).

Renton

#1 Renton

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population101,494
Coordinates47.4828800, -122.2170700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Airway Heights

#2 Airway Heights

City in Spokane County, Washington, United States

Population9,618
Coordinates47.6446100, -117.5932700
Altitude731
CountryUnited States
Start: Renton (-122.21707, 47.48288)
End: Airway Heights (-117.59327, 47.64461)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 445 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.75 gal
36.92 L · about $51.02
Round trip
$102.04
19.5 gal · 73.84 L
Estimated CO2
86.6 kg one way
Round trip: 173.3 kg / 382 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $51.02 $102.04
Mid-grade $5.57 $54.28 $108.56
Premium $5.77 $56.27 $112.53
Diesel $5.47 $53.30 $106.61

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Renton and Airway Heights. The current time is 06:39:11.

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.