How far is Renton, WA from Basin City, WA?

The driving distance from Renton, WA to Basin City, WA is about 194.4 miles (312.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156.8 miles (252.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 06m 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
194.45 mi
04h 03m
Flight
156.83 mi
252.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.83 mi
Kilometers
252.39 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
194.45 mi
Kilometers
312.93 km
Drive Time
04h 03m

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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 04h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Basin City
Wed, May 6, 11:42 AM PDT
Return by in Renton
Wed, May 6, 3:46 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Renton
2026-05-06T07:39
Arrive Basin City
Wed, May 6, 11:42 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 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
8:54 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
Ellensburg
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States

From Renton
97.1 mi
02h 01m
To Basin City
97.4 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph SSW
Destination
89°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Renton and Basin City.

  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

    127.8 mi · 2 hr 21 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 26 East: Othello, Pullman

    1454 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight

    40.4 mi · 1 hr

  16. 16

    Turn sharp right

    793 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

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

    1.6 km · 1 min · South Broadway Avenue

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Broadway Avenue

    32 m · 2 sec · South Broadway Avenue

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto South Broadway Avenue

    85 m · 5 sec · South Broadway Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on South Radar Road

    3.8 mi · 5 min · South Radar Road

  21. 21

    Continue on WA-24

    1.1 km · 1 min · WA-24

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Sagehill Road

    10.5 mi · 16 min · Sagehill Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Road 170

    1 mi · 2 min · Road 170

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Bailie Boulevard

    113 m · 18 sec · Bailie Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn right onto First Avenue

    140 m · 25 sec · First Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Estella Drive

    771 ft · 34 sec · Estella Drive

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Estella Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Renton and Basin City.

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
27 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
128 mi · 66%
Sagehill Road
10.5 mi · 5%
I 405 North
6.15 mi · 3%
South Radar Road
3.78 mi · 2%
South Broadway Avenue
1.06 mi · 1%
Road 170
1.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Merge slight left

128 mi · 02h 21m

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
04h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.6 mi
156.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellensburg
02h 01m from Renton
Leave By
8:54 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Renton and Sunny near Basin City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Renton to Basin City?

The road trip is about 194.4 miles (312.9 km) and usually takes 04h 03m 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?

Ellensburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.1 miles from Renton and 97.4 miles from Basin City.

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

The direct path is about 156.8 miles (252.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.6 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 8:54 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.90 one way or $71.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Renton and Sunny near Basin City.

Stop Ideas Near Ellensburg

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

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

RAIL

Columbia Station

51 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Quincy, Washington

59 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

67 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

68 mi away
11645 North Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Renton and Basin City. Straight-line distance: 156.83 mi (252.39 km).

Renton

#1 Renton

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population101,494
Coordinates47.4828800, -122.2170700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Basin City

#2 Basin City

Census designated place

Population1,092
Coordinates46.5940300, -119.1522300
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: Renton (-122.21707, 47.48288)
End: Basin City (-119.15223, 46.59403)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 313 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.86 gal
25.97 L · about $35.90
Round trip
$71.80
13.72 gal · 51.94 L
Estimated CO2
61 kg one way
Round trip: 121.9 kg / 269 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $35.90 $71.80
Mid-grade $5.57 $38.19 $76.38
Premium $5.77 $39.59 $79.18
Diesel $5.47 $37.50 $75.01

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Renton and Basin City. The current time is 07:39:28.

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.