How far is Renton, WA from Granite Falls, WA?

The driving distance from Renton, WA to Granite Falls, WA is about 179 miles (288.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.3 miles (156.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 33m 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
179.05 mi
03h 46m
Flight
97.34 mi
156.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.34 mi
Kilometers
156.65 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
179.05 mi
Kilometers
288.15 km
Drive Time
03h 46m

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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 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Granite Falls
Fri, Apr 17, 1:11 PM PDT
Return by in Renton
Fri, Apr 17, 4:58 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Renton
2026-04-17T09:25
Arrive Granite Falls
Fri, Apr 17, 1:11 PM PDT
Route Timing
03h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 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
9:26 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
89.4 mi
01h 53m
To Granite Falls
89.7 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph SW
Destination
56°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Renton and Granite Falls.

  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

    75.8 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Cle Elum, Leavenworth

    1101 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Sunset Highway

    2128 ft · 34 sec · Sunset Highway

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right

    642 ft · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    9.8 mi · 13 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    35.2 mi · 44 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit right toward US 2

    14.8 mi · 20 min · US 2

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US2, US97

    69 m · 10 sec · Easy Street

  21. 21

    Exit the rotary onto Easy Street

    107 m · 12 sec · Easy Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Ohme Garden Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Ohme Garden Road

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    60 m · 3 sec

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout

    22.7 mi · 31 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Navarre Coulee Road

    9.1 mi · 14 min · Navarre Coulee Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto South Lakeshore Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Lakeshore Road

  27. 27

    Turn sharp right onto Lake Street

    780 ft · 34 sec · Lake Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lake Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
1 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
76.1 mi · 43%
Sunset Highway
45.4 mi · 25%
Ohme Garden Road
23.8 mi · 13%
US 2
14.8 mi · 8%
Navarre Coulee Road
9.05 mi · 5%
I 405 North
6.15 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Merge slight left

75.8 mi · 01h 25m

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 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+81.7 mi
97.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cle Elum
01h 53m from Renton
Leave By
9:26 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Renton and Sunny near Granite Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Renton to Granite Falls?

The road trip is about 179 miles (288.1 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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 89.4 miles from Renton and 89.7 miles from Granite Falls.

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

The direct path is about 97.3 miles (156.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 81.7 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 9:26 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.07 one way or $66.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Renton and Sunny near Granite Falls.

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 Granite Falls. Straight-line distance: 97.34 mi (156.65 km).

Renton

#1 Renton

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population101,494
Coordinates47.4828800, -122.2170700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Granite Falls

#2 Granite Falls

City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States

Population4,585
Coordinates47.8901300, -120.2136900
Altitude343
CountryUnited States
Start: Renton (-122.21707, 47.48288)
End: Granite Falls (-120.21369, 47.89013)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 288 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.32 gal
23.92 L · about $33.07
Round trip
$66.15
12.64 gal · 47.84 L
Estimated CO2
56.2 kg one way
Round trip: 112.3 kg / 248 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $33.07 $66.15
Mid-grade $5.57 $35.18 $70.37
Premium $5.77 $36.47 $72.95
Diesel $5.47 $34.55 $69.10

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Renton and Granite Falls. The current time is 09:25:01.

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.