How far is Renton, WA from Othello, WA?

The driving distance from Renton, WA to Othello, WA is about 178 miles (286.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.9 miles (241.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 14m 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
178.03 mi
03h 37m
Flight
149.94 mi
241.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.94 mi
Kilometers
241.31 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.03 mi
Kilometers
286.51 km
Drive Time
03h 37m

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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 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Othello
Thu, Apr 23, 1:11 AM PDT
Return by in Renton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:48 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Renton
2026-04-22T21:33
Arrive Othello
Thu, Apr 23, 1:11 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 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
9:46 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
88.9 mi
01h 48m
To Othello
89.2 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    40.4 mi · 1 hr

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South 1st Street

    1384 ft · 29 sec · South 1st Street

  17. 17

    Continue on South 1st Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · South 1st Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    115 m · 14 sec · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Broadway Avenue

    22 m · 2 sec · South Broadway Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Broadway Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
128 mi · 72%
I 405 North
6.15 mi · 3%
South 1st Avenue
0.77 mi
North 3rd Street
0.63 mi
Airport Way
0.42 mi
Sunset Boulevard North
0.35 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 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 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.1 mi
149.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cle Elum
01h 48m from Renton
Leave By
9:46 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Renton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Othello.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 178 miles (286.5 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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 88.9 miles from Renton and 89.2 miles from Othello.

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

The direct path is about 149.9 miles (241.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 9:46 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.86 one way or $65.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Renton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Othello.

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 Othello. Straight-line distance: 149.94 mi (241.31 km).

Renton

#1 Renton

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

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

#2 Othello

City

Population8,454
Coordinates46.8259700, -119.1752900
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Start: Renton (-122.21707, 47.48288)
End: Othello (-119.17529, 46.82597)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 287 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.28 gal
23.78 L · about $32.86
Round trip
$65.73
12.56 gal · 47.56 L
Estimated CO2
55.8 kg one way
Round trip: 111.6 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $32.86 $65.73
Mid-grade $5.57 $34.96 $69.92
Premium $5.77 $36.24 $72.48
Diesel $5.47 $34.33 $68.67

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 Othello. The current time is 21:33:57.

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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.