How far is Renton, WA from Mattawa, WA?

The driving distance from Renton, WA to Mattawa, WA is about 152.3 miles (245.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.4 miles (193.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
152.3 mi
02h 58m
Flight
120.38 mi
193.73 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.38 mi
Kilometers
193.73 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.3 mi
Kilometers
245.11 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mattawa
Thu, Apr 23, 3:58 AM PDT
Return by in Renton
Thu, Apr 23, 6:57 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Renton
2026-04-23T00:59
Arrive Mattawa
Thu, Apr 23, 3:58 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:32 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Renton
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Roslyn
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, USA

From Renton
76 mi
01h 29m
To Mattawa
76.3 mi
01h 29m

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
69°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.2 km · 59 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto State Route 243

    14.3 mi · 21 min · State Route 243

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Road 24 Southwest

    68 m · 4 sec · Road 24 Southwest

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Road 24 Southwest

    1752 ft · 35 sec · Road 24 Southwest

  19. 19

    Continue on Government Road

    1788 ft · 36 sec · Government Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Government Road

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
128 mi · 84%
State Route 243
14.3 mi · 9%
I 405 North
6.15 mi · 4%
North 3rd Street
0.63 mi
Airport Way
0.42 mi
Road 24 Southwest
0.37 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 comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.9 mi
120.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roslyn
01h 29m from Renton
Leave By
12:32 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Renton and Mostly Sunny near Mattawa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 152.3 miles (245.1 km) and usually takes 02h 58m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Roslyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76 miles from Renton and 76.3 miles from Mattawa.

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

The direct path is about 120.4 miles (193.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:32 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.10 one way or $56.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Roslyn

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

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

BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

48 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

50 mi away
11645 North Rd
RAIL

Columbia Station

56 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Stevens Pass, Washington

56 mi away
US Highway 2 at Summit Parking Lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Renton and Mattawa. Straight-line distance: 120.38 mi (193.73 km).

Renton

#1 Renton

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

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

#2 Mattawa

City in Washington, United States

Population5,112
Coordinates46.7379100, -119.9028200
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Start: Renton (-122.21707, 47.48288)
End: Mattawa (-119.90282, 46.73791)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 245 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.37 gal
20.34 L · about $28.10
Round trip
$56.20
10.74 gal · 40.68 L
Estimated CO2
47.7 kg one way
Round trip: 95.4 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $28.10 $56.20
Mid-grade $5.57 $29.89 $59.79
Premium $5.77 $30.99 $61.98
Diesel $5.47 $29.36 $58.72

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 Mattawa. The current time is 00:59:48.

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.