How far is Renton, WA from Ritzville, WA?
The driving distance from Renton, WA to Ritzville, WA is about 220 miles (354 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 181.4 miles (292 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 11m 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 04h 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Kittitas 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 Ritzville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Renton and Ritzville.
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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
209.4 mi · 3 hr 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 395 South: Ritzville, Pasco
3140 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto West 1st Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · West 1st Avenue
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Turn left onto North Adams Street
710 ft · 18 sec · North Adams Street
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Turn right onto West Main Avenue
625 ft · 13 sec · West Main Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Renton and Ritzville.
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 90 East
Merge slight left
209 mi · 03h 48m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Renton and Partly Sunny near Ritzville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Renton to Ritzville?
The road trip is about 220 miles (354 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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?
Ellensburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.7 miles from Renton and 110.2 miles from Ritzville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 181.4 miles (292 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.6 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:48 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.61 one way or $81.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Renton and Partly Sunny near Ritzville.
Stop Ideas Near Ellensburg
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 Ellensburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Renton and Ritzville. Straight-line distance: 181.42 mi (291.97 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 Ritzville
Small city, county seat of Adams County, Washington, USA
| Population | 1,641 |
| Coordinates | 47.1275500, -118.3799900 |
| Altitude | 554 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ritzville (-118.37999, 47.12755)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 354 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 44m |
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 | $40.61 | $81.22 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $43.20 | $86.40 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $44.78 | $89.57 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $42.42 | $84.85 |
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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