How far is Renton, WA from Ilwaco, WA?

The driving distance from Renton, WA to Ilwaco, WA is about 162.6 miles (261.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.4 miles (190.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 27m 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
162.58 mi
03h 43m
Flight
118.36 mi
190.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.36 mi
Kilometers
190.49 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
162.58 mi
Kilometers
261.65 km
Drive Time
03h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ilwaco
Thu, Apr 23, 4:42 AM PDT
Return by in Renton
Thu, Apr 23, 8:26 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Renton
2026-04-23T00:58
Arrive Ilwaco
Thu, Apr 23, 4:42 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 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
9:32 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
Elma
WA

City in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States

From Renton
81.2 mi
01h 51m
To Ilwaco
81.4 mi
01h 51m

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
56°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    22 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    30 m · 13 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Rainier Avenue South

    1.5 km · 2 min · Rainier Avenue South

  5. 5

    Continue on Valley Freeway

    99 m · 7 sec · Valley Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Burien, Seattle, Tacoma

    2264 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Portland

    1446 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    20.3 mi · 25 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    29.5 mi · 37 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 101: Aberdeen, Port Angeles

    2448 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    21 mi · 26 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Olympic Highway

    10 mi · 13 min · Olympic Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 107: Montesano, Raymond

    1371 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on State Route 107

    7 mi · 12 min · State Route 107

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left

    18.2 mi · 26 min

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    19 m · 1 sec

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout

    29.6 mi · 43 min

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right

    13.1 mi · 19 min

  22. 22

    Turn left

    3136 ft · 54 sec

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 4 min

  24. 24

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue North

    16 m · 2 sec · 1st Avenue North

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Avenue North

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
50.1 mi · 31%
State Route 107
38.8 mi · 24%
US 101
27 mi · 17%
Olympic Highway
10 mi · 6%
I 405 South
2.44 mi · 2%
South Main Street
0.98 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Route 107

Exit the roundabout

29.6 mi · 00h 43m

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 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.2 mi
118.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elma
01h 51m from Renton
Leave By
9:32 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Renton and Partly Sunny near Ilwaco.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 162.6 miles (261.7 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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?

Elma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.2 miles from Renton and 81.4 miles from Ilwaco.

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

The direct path is about 118.4 miles (190.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.2 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 9:32 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.04 one way or $60.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Renton and Partly Sunny near Ilwaco.

Stop Ideas Near Elma

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

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

RAIL

Centralia station

47 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Centennial Station

47 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

79 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
BUS

Astoria Transit Center

96 mi away
900 Marine Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Renton and Ilwaco. Straight-line distance: 118.36 mi (190.49 km).

Renton

#1 Renton

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

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

#2 Ilwaco

City in Pacific County, Washington, United States

Population1,006
Coordinates46.3089900, -124.0432100
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Renton (-122.21707, 47.48288)
End: Ilwaco (-124.04321, 46.30899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 262 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.74 gal
21.72 L · about $30.04
Round trip
$60.07
11.48 gal · 43.44 L
Estimated CO2
51 kg one way
Round trip: 102 kg / 225 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $30.04 $60.07
Mid-grade $5.57 $31.95 $63.91
Premium $5.77 $33.13 $66.25
Diesel $5.47 $31.38 $62.76

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 Ilwaco. The current time is 00:58:58.

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.