How far is Renton, WA from Connell, WA?

The driving distance from Renton, WA to Connell, WA is about 204.2 miles (328.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 167.8 miles (270 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 22m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
204.25 mi
04h 11m
Flight
167.75 mi
269.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
167.75 mi
Kilometers
269.96 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
204.25 mi
Kilometers
328.71 km
Drive Time
04h 11m

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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 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Connell
Wed, Apr 22, 11:51 PM PDT
Return by in Renton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:02 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Renton
2026-04-22T19:39
Arrive Connell
Wed, Apr 22, 11:51 PM PDT
Route Timing
04h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 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
8:38 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
Ellensburg
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States

From Renton
101.9 mi
02h 05m
To Connell
102.3 mi
02h 05m

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
62°F
Wednesday

Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    57.2 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Lind-Hatton Road

    1 mi · 2 min · South Lind-Hatton Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Lind-Hatton Road

    46 m · 6 sec · Lind-Hatton Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Bronson Street

    1439 ft · 30 sec · Bronson Street

  19. 19

    Continue on 1st Avenue

    118 m · 8 sec · 1st Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Lind-Hatton Road

    1413 ft · 29 sec · Lind-Hatton Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Roxboro Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Roxboro Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Muse Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Muse Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Lind Road

    590 ft · 16 sec · Lind Road

  25. 25

    Continue on North Columbia Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Columbia Avenue

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Columbia Avenue

    95 m · 16 sec · North Columbia Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto East Clark Street

    14 m · 2 sec · East Clark Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Clark Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
128 mi · 63%
I 405 North
6.15 mi · 3%
Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
4.46 mi · 2%
Roxboro Road
2.63 mi · 1%
South Lind-Hatton Road
1.02 mi
North Columbia Avenue
0.96 mi
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 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.4 mi
167.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellensburg
02h 05m from Renton
Leave By
8:38 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Renton and Rain Likely near Connell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 204.2 miles (328.7 km) and usually takes 04h 11m 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 101.9 miles from Renton and 102.3 miles from Connell.

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

The direct path is about 167.8 miles (270 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.4 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 8:38 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.73 one way or $75.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Renton and Rain Likely near Connell.

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 Connell. Straight-line distance: 167.75 mi (269.96 km).

Renton

#1 Renton

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

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

#2 Connell

City in Franklin County, Washington, United States

Population5,503
Coordinates46.6634700, -118.8611100
Altitude258
CountryUnited States
Start: Renton (-122.21707, 47.48288)
End: Connell (-118.86111, 46.66347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 329 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.21 gal
27.28 L · about $37.73
Round trip
$75.46
14.42 gal · 54.56 L
Estimated CO2
64.1 kg one way
Round trip: 128.2 kg / 283 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $37.73 $75.46
Mid-grade $5.57 $40.14 $80.28
Premium $5.77 $41.61 $83.22
Diesel $5.47 $39.42 $78.83

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 Connell. The current time is 19:39:55.

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.