How far is Renton, WA from Cascade Valley, WA?

The driving distance from Renton, WA to Cascade Valley, WA is about 180.8 miles (290.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.4 miles (221.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 56m 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
180.78 mi
03h 28m
Flight
137.46 mi
221.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.46 mi
Kilometers
221.22 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.78 mi
Kilometers
290.93 km
Drive Time
03h 28m

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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 03h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cascade Valley
Thu, Apr 23, 11:35 AM PDT
Return by in Renton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:04 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Renton
2026-04-23T08:07
Arrive Cascade Valley
Thu, Apr 23, 11:35 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM PDT

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

Leave by
10:04 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

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 Renton
90.2 mi
01h 44m
To Cascade Valley
90.6 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph WNW
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
13 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Renton and Cascade Valley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Renton and Cascade Valley.

  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

    165.8 mi · 3 hr 2 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Moses Lake

    1493 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Broadway Avenue

    2.9 mi · 5 min · West Broadway Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Stratford Road

    2540 ft · 1 min · North Stratford Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Valley Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Valley Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Valley Road Northeast

    1.4 km · 2 min · Valley Road Northeast

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Clink Road Northeast

    110 m · 20 sec · Clink Road Northeast

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Arrow Street Northeast

    621 ft · 27 sec · Arrow Street Northeast

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Arrow Street Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Renton and Cascade Valley.

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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
166 mi · 92%
I 405 North
6.15 mi · 3%
West Broadway Avenue
2.9 mi · 2%
West Valley Road
1.82 mi · 1%
Valley Road Northeast
0.88 mi
North 3rd Street
0.63 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Merge slight left

166 mi · 03h 02m

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
03h 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.4 mi
137.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cle Elum
01h 44m from Renton
Leave By
10:04 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Renton and Mostly Sunny near Cascade Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Renton to Cascade Valley?

The road trip is about 180.8 miles (290.9 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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?

Cle Elum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.2 miles from Renton and 90.6 miles from Cascade Valley.

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

The direct path is about 137.4 miles (221.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.4 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 10:04 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.39 one way or $66.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Renton and Mostly Sunny near Cascade Valley.

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 Renton and Cascade Valley. Straight-line distance: 137.46 mi (221.22 km).

Renton

#1 Renton

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population101,494
Coordinates47.4828800, -122.2170700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Cascade Valley

#2 Cascade Valley

Census designated place

Population2,246
Coordinates47.1345900, -119.3280800
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Start: Renton (-122.21707, 47.48288)
End: Cascade Valley (-119.32808, 47.13459)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 291 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.38 gal
24.15 L · about $33.39
Round trip
$66.77
12.76 gal · 48.3 L
Estimated CO2
56.7 kg one way
Round trip: 113.4 kg / 250 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $33.39 $66.77
Mid-grade $5.57 $35.52 $71.03
Premium $5.77 $36.82 $73.64
Diesel $5.47 $34.88 $69.76

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 Renton and Cascade Valley. The current time is 08:07:42.

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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.