How far is Renton, WA from Palouse, WA?
The driving distance from Renton, WA to Palouse, WA is about 287.4 miles (462.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 244.6 miles (393.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 51m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Grant 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 Palouse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Renton and Palouse.
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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 · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Rainier Avenue South
158 m · 13 sec · Rainier Avenue South
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Turn right onto Airport Way
2225 ft · 1 min · Airport Way
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Continue on Logan Avenue South
705 ft · 22 sec · Logan Avenue South
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Turn right onto North 3rd Street
1 km · 1 min · North 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Sunset Boulevard North
1012 ft · 36 sec · Sunset Boulevard North
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Keep slight right to continue on Sunset Boulevard North
814 ft · 23 sec · Sunset Boulevard North
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 405 North, WA 900 East
6.2 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Seattle, Spokane
1281 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Spokane
1867 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
127.8 mi · 2 hr 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 26 East: Othello, Pullman
1454 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight
129.1 mi · 2 hr 44 min
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Turn right onto Colfax Airport Road
3 mi · 5 min · Colfax Airport Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Almota Road
1072 ft · 29 sec · West Almota Road
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Continue on West Fairview Street
1 km · 2 min · West Fairview Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
691 ft · 19 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
32 m · 6 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
2034 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Canyon Street
3059 ft · 2 min · East Canyon Street
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Continue on State Route 272
4.8 mi · 8 min · State Route 272
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Keep slight right to continue on Clear Creek Road
8.6 mi · 13 min · Clear Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 27
2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 27
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Continue on West Almota Road
2708 ft · 1 min · West Almota Road
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Turn right onto East Main Street
83 m · 11 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto North Beach Street
41 m · 6 sec · North Beach Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Beach Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Renton and Palouse.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn straight
129 mi · 02h 44m
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 Chance Rain Showers near Palouse.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Renton to Palouse?
The road trip is about 287.4 miles (462.5 km) and usually takes 05h 55m 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?
Royal City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.4 miles from Renton and 144 miles from Palouse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 244.6 miles (393.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.8 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 5:08 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.06 one way or $106.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Renton and Chance Rain Showers near Palouse.
Stop Ideas Near Royal City
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 Royal City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Renton and Palouse. Straight-line distance: 244.55 mi (393.56 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 Palouse
City in Washington, USA
| Population | 1,055 |
| Coordinates | 46.9101700, -117.0757300 |
| Altitude | 742 |
| Country | United States |
End: Palouse (-117.07573, 46.91017)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 462 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 35m |
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 | $53.06 | $106.13 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $56.45 | $112.90 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $58.52 | $117.04 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $55.44 | $110.87 |
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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