How far is Renton, WA from Chewelah, WA?

The driving distance from Renton, WA to Chewelah, WA is about 328 miles (527.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 215.7 miles (347.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
328 mi
06h 17m
Flight
215.65 mi
347.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
215.65 mi
Kilometers
347.05 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
328 mi
Kilometers
527.87 km
Drive Time
06h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chewelah
Thu, Apr 23, 3:37 AM PDT
Return by in Renton
Thu, Apr 23, 9:55 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Renton
2026-04-22T21:20
Arrive Chewelah
Thu, Apr 23, 3:37 AM PDT
Route Timing
06h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:17 PM to 1:47 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:26 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Renton
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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
Cascade Valley
WA

Census designated place

From Renton
163.7 mi
03h 08m
To Chewelah
164.3 mi
03h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW
Destination
61°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    267.7 mi · 4 hr 51 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 395 North, US 2 East: Colville, Newport

    1311 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    6.1 mi · 15 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on North Division Street

    15.1 mi · 20 min · North Division Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    39 m · 2 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout

    1.5 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    38 m · 2 sec

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout

    10.1 mi · 12 min

  22. 22

    Turn slight right

    57 m · 2 sec

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    33 m · 1 sec

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout

    77 m · 3 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight

    16.5 mi · 20 min

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Park Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
26 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
271 mi · 83%
North Division Street
26.1 mi · 8%
US 395 North
6.33 mi · 2%
I 405 North
6.15 mi · 2%
North 3rd Street
0.63 mi
Airport Way
0.42 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Merge slight left

268 mi · 04h 51m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 17m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+112.3 mi
215.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cascade Valley
03h 08m from Renton
Leave By
11:26 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Renton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Chewelah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Renton to Chewelah?

The road trip is about 328 miles (527.9 km) and usually takes 06h 17m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cascade Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 163.7 miles from Renton and 164.3 miles from Chewelah.

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

The direct path is about 215.7 miles (347.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 112.3 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $60.55 one way or $121.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Renton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Chewelah.

Stop Ideas Near Cascade Valley

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Cascade Valley and the surrounding midpoint area.
Lee Park
Scenic stop 14.2 mi away

Lee Park

Ephrata , WA
000131642100, Ephrata, WA 98823
Rating 4.4/5 19 reviews Park
City of Ephrata
Meeting point 14.9 mi away

City of Ephrata

Ephrata , WA
121 Alder St SW, Ephrata, WA 98823
Rating 2.7/5 3 reviews City government office
City of Moses Lake
Nearby stop 12.6 mi away

City of Moses Lake

Moses Lake , WA
401 S Balsam St, Moses Lake, WA 98837
Rating 3.4/5 7 reviews City administration
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 14.9 mi away

Ephrata Recreation Department

Ephrata , WA
121 Alder St SW, Ephrata, WA 98823
Rating 4.7/5 3 reviews Park,Entertainment

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cascade Valley.

BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

7 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road
BUS

Ephrata, WA

26 mi away
1352 Basin Street SW
RAIL

Ephrata

27 mi away
24 Alder St NW
BUS

Quincy, Washington

41 mi away
102 B St NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Renton and Chewelah. Straight-line distance: 215.65 mi (347.05 km).

Renton

#1 Renton

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population101,494
Coordinates47.4828800, -122.2170700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Chewelah

#2 Chewelah

City in Stevens County, Washington, United States

Population2,684
Coordinates48.2762900, -117.7155200
Altitude508
CountryUnited States
Start: Renton (-122.21707, 47.48288)
End: Chewelah (-117.71552, 48.27629)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 528 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.57 gal
43.81 L · about $60.55
Round trip
$121.09
23.14 gal · 87.62 L
Estimated CO2
102.8 kg one way
Round trip: 205.6 kg / 453 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $60.55 $121.09
Mid-grade $5.57 $64.41 $128.82
Premium $5.77 $66.77 $133.54
Diesel $5.47 $63.25 $126.51

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 Chewelah. The current time is 21:20:24.

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.