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

The driving distance from Renton, WA to Kettle Falls, WA is about 359 miles (577.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 207.4 miles (333.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 00m 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
359 mi
07h 00m
Flight
207.37 mi
333.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
207.37 mi
Kilometers
333.73 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
359 mi
Kilometers
577.76 km
Drive Time
07h 00m

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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 07h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kettle Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 7:59 AM PDT
Return by in Renton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:59 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Renton
2026-04-23T00:59
Arrive Kettle Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 7:59 AM PDT
Route Timing
07h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:00 PM to 2:30 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
10:00 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
Moses Lake
WA

City in Washington

From Renton
179.2 mi
03h 30m
To Kettle Falls
179.8 mi
03h 30m

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
64°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Renton and Kettle 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

    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

    38.2 mi · 48 min

  26. 26

    Turn slight right

    29 m · 2 sec

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Main Street

    80 m · 7 sec · South Railroad Street

  28. 28

    Exit the rotary onto South Railroad Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Railroad Street

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Highway 395

    58 m · 3 sec · North Highway 395

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto North Highway 395

    7.8 mi · 12 min · North Highway 395

  31. 31

    Continue on East 3rd Avenue

    1773 ft · 43 sec · East 3rd Avenue

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
2 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
271 mi · 75%
North Division Street
26.1 mi · 7%
North Highway 395
7.81 mi · 2%
US 395 North
6.33 mi · 2%
I 405 North
6.15 mi · 2%
South Railroad Street
1.07 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
07h 00m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+151.6 mi
207.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moses Lake
03h 30m from Renton
Leave By
10:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Renton and Chance Rain Showers near Kettle Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 359 miles (577.8 km) and usually takes 07h 00m 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?

Moses Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 179.2 miles from Renton and 179.8 miles from Kettle Falls.

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

The direct path is about 207.4 miles (333.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 151.6 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 $66.30 one way or $132.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Renton and Chance Rain Showers near Kettle Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Moses Lake

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

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

BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

4 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road
RAIL

Ephrata

29 mi away
24 Alder St NW
BUS

Ephrata, WA

29 mi away
1352 Basin Street SW
BUS

Quincy, Washington

45 mi away
102 B St NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Renton and Kettle Falls. Straight-line distance: 207.37 mi (333.73 km).

Renton

#1 Renton

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

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

#2 Kettle Falls

City in Stevens County, Washington, United States

Population1,641
Coordinates48.6107400, -118.0558200
Altitude497
CountryUnited States
Start: Renton (-122.21707, 47.48288)
End: Kettle Falls (-118.05582, 48.61074)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 578 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.67 gal
47.95 L · about $66.30
Round trip
$132.60
25.34 gal · 95.9 L
Estimated CO2
112.6 kg one way
Round trip: 225.2 kg / 496 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $66.30 $132.60
Mid-grade $5.57 $70.53 $141.07
Premium $5.77 $73.12 $146.24
Diesel $5.47 $69.27 $138.53

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 Kettle Falls. The current time is 00:59:02.

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.