How far is Renton, WA from Orchards, WA?
The driving distance from Renton, WA to Orchards, WA is about 157.3 miles (253.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126.6 miles (203.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 13m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Lewis County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Renton and Orchards.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Renton and Orchards.
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Start on the route
19 m · 5 sec
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Turn left
22 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
30 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Rainier Avenue South
1.5 km · 2 min · Rainier Avenue South
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Continue on Valley Freeway
99 m · 7 sec · Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Burien, Seattle, Tacoma
2264 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Portland
1446 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
20.3 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight right
126.2 mi · 2 hr 23 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 205 South: Salem
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Padden Parkway, Northeast Andresen Road
1573 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Northeast Padden Parkway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Northeast Padden Parkway
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Turn slight right
62 m · 10 sec
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Turn slight right onto Northeast 94th Avenue
1520 ft · 39 sec · Northeast 94th Avenue
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Continue on Northeast Covington Road
1 mi · 2 min · Northeast Covington Road
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Turn left onto Northeast Rosewood Avenue
72 m · 12 sec · Northeast Rosewood Avenue
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Turn right onto Northeast 109th Avenue
13 m · 7 sec · Northeast 109th Avenue
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Turn left
38 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Renton and Orchards.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 5 South
Keep slight right
126 mi · 02h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Renton and Mostly Sunny near Orchards.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Renton to Orchards?
The road trip is about 157.3 miles (253.1 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?
Chehalis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.6 miles from Renton and 78.7 miles from Orchards.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126.6 miles (203.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.7 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 10:46 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.04 one way or $58.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Renton and Mostly Sunny near Orchards.
Stop Ideas Near Chehalis
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chehalis.
Centralia station
Centennial Station
Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center
Tacoma Dome Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Renton and Orchards. Straight-line distance: 126.55 mi (203.67 km).
#1 Renton
The second most populous city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 101,494 |
| Coordinates | 47.4828800, -122.2170700 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Orchards
Census designated place
| Population | 19,556 |
| Coordinates | 45.6665100, -122.5609300 |
| Altitude | 70 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orchards (-122.56093, 45.66651)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 253 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.23 | $29.04 | $58.09 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $30.90 | $61.79 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $32.03 | $64.06 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $30.34 | $60.68 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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